Are ICE Officers Really Targeting the ‘Worst of the Worst’?
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:11 +0000 The homeland security secretary, Markwayne Mullin, has repeatedly said ICE agents are pursuing “the worst of the worst” criminals. But as Hamed Aleaziz, a reporter for The New York Times, explains, data shows that arrests of people with no criminal record have soared this summer.: 4 Takeaways From a Voting-Focused ‘No Kings’ Day
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:35:25 +0000 Saturday’s gatherings were more subdued than some past events, and many prominent Democrats skipped them.: In Midterm Campaign’s Final Stretch, Trump Can’t Stop Praising Men’s Bodies
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:54:30 +0000 As he stumps for midterm candidates, the president has been especially eager to talk about the physical appearance of some men.: 2 Killed, Including Child, as Truck Plows Through Wichita, Kan., Soccer Game
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:19:00 +0000 A pickup truck drove through a soccer field in Wichita, Kan., the authorities said. There were 10 others injured, including 5 children, and the driver was in custody.: Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie Nixon
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:42:51 +0000 Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate.: After School Shooting in Bend, Ore., a Community Tries to Recapture Its Identity
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:29:23 +0000 Days after the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, the community is questioning its resilience — and safety.: Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother Championed
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:19:59 +0000 Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey, gently disagreed with the president’s decision to exempt Russia from the sanctions legislation.: New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:04:16 +0000 With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.: Paxton Hits the Road, Looking to Rally Texas Republicans
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:22:28 +0000 Ken Paxton’s bus tour of Texas comes as polls have shown the race for Senate is increasingly close. His rival, James Talarico, is scheduled to kick off a similar tour on Sunday.: Florida Man Killed by Alligator While Fishing Near Lake Apopka in Winter Garden
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:22:51 +0000 The man, 71, was fishing at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park near Lake Apopka when he was killed by a 12-foot alligator. The reptile was later “removed as a danger to the public,” the authorities said.: U.S. Floats Lifeline to Russia: Allowing More Gas Sales to Europe
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:45 +0000 The Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened.: Dispute Between Trump Allies Centers on Millions Transferred From Congo
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:45:21 +0000 The White House inquiry is focused on diverging accounts from Richard Grenell and Alina Habba Mildon about a $17 million transfer from a government account in the African country to a Texas defense firm.: Susan Collins Criticizes Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment as ‘Very Telling’
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:07:48 +0000 Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, said the debate remark by Troy Jackson reflected how he treated women. Mr. Jackson defended his comment.: Boy Throb, a Very Online Boy Band, Holds a Concert to Celebrate a Member’s Visa
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:04:03 +0000 The extremely online group made its first live appearance as a foursome at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey.: Trump Revives 2020 Election Conspiracy Theories as Midterms Loom
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:58:50 +0000 Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results.: How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:33:44 +0000 Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.: Hegseth Singled Out in Democrats’ Campaign Attacks for War and High Prices
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:12:13 +0000 Cabinet members are seldom major figures in campaigns, but the defense secretary’s forays into politics and his bravado in defense of an unpopular war have made him a target.: What Pennsylvania Reveals About the Midterms
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:42:26 +0000 In Pennsylvania, four congressional districts exemplify the types of seats that Democrats are aiming to flip. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.: Gas Prices Soar to Over $10 a Gallon at This California Outpost
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:39:55 +0000 Drive along a meandering highway through Big Sur, and you could happen upon this roadside stop. Maybe you won’t notice the prices.: Justice Department Seeks to Disqualify Judge Overseeing Golf Course Lawsuit
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:32:15 +0000 Escalating a standoff with Judge Ana C. Reyes, the Justice Department demanded that she recuse herself from a case in which she had ordered several Trump officials to testify.