Supreme Court Says Death Row Inmate Can Challenge Exclusion of Black Jurors
Thu, 28 May 2026 19:03:48 +0000 Terry Pitchford was convicted in 2006 for his role in the murder of a shopkeeper by a 12-member jury that included one Black member.: Watchdog Agency Seeks to Reverse Its Own Win Against a Crypto Firm
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:58:32 +0000 The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed jointly with a company run by the Winklevoss twins to overturn their settlement.: Dell Gets a $9.7 Billion Defense Contract. Trump’s Portfolio Stands to Benefit.
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:41:01 +0000 The president’s family says his stock purchases are automatically timed, but recent acquisitions of the computer company’s shares raise questions.: Is Trump the President the Framers Feared?
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:02:41 +0000 The drafters of the Constitution hoped for energetic but accountable presidents.: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Will Not Run for President in 2028
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:53:47 +0000 Governor Whitmer of Michigan had been viewed as part of a field of possible Democratic candidates. She has been governor for two terms, and is barred from running again.: Judge Declines, for Now, to Block Mail-In Voting Changes Ordered by Trump
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:16:34 +0000 The ruling allowed the Trump administration to continue to pursue changes that include enlisting the Postal Service in checking voters against a national database.: These Are Some of the Trump Justice Dept.’s Targets
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:39:15 +0000 When he returned to office, President Trump vowed revenge against those he said had challenged or defied him. Here’s an incomplete list of the people his Justice Department has targeted.: Texas School Police Investigation: 5 Takeaways
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:11:08 +0000 The state’s ambitious school policing initiative has few safeguards to prevent overreach by officers.: These Drivers Found Cheap Gas
Thu, 28 May 2026 09:02:35 +0000 It’s in Valley Center, Calif., on tribal land. Customers relish every penny saved.: ‘Vibrant as Ever’: Harvard’s Jewish Life Thrives as Trump Investigates
Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:53 +0000 Trump officials have focused on episodes during protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard and other schools. Jews on campus describe a changed atmosphere.: Our Reporter on What Happened When Texas Increased School Police
Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:34 +0000 After the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the state passed a law mandating police presence in schools. Our reporter Clare Amari describes how some students in Texas have experienced physical force by school police officers since then.: ‘Both Parties Kind of Get It Wrong’: The Young Men Who May Swing the Midterms
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:39:04 +0000 Many Gen Z men who voted for Donald Trump are dismayed by his time in office. But they say they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either.: James Talarico Opens Texas Senate Campaign Against Ken Paxton With Houston Rally
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:58:11 +0000 Personal attacks and a packed campaign rally set the tone for what is likely to be a rancorous contest in Texas for U.S. Senate between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.: How to Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Thu, 28 May 2026 04:01:05 +0000 Nearly 250 contestants from around the nation and the world traveled to Washington for a chance at glory and a $50,000 cash prize.: Massie Visits Greene in Costa Rica for Fishing and ‘Spicy’ Political Talks
Thu, 28 May 2026 02:55:24 +0000 The two Republican critics of President Trump — Thomas Massie, who lost his House primary last week, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress — met up in the tropics.: Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll, Who Accused Trump of Rape
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:49:38 +0000 Ms. Carroll, who prevailed in a civil trial after accusing President Trump of sexual abuse, is the latest target in a Justice Department campaign going after his perceived enemies.: California Tries to Block Trump Involvement in Election Procedures
Wed, 27 May 2026 23:44:14 +0000 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that tries to stop outside officials from taking ballots or getting involved in ballot processing.: Court Orders Customs Chief to Address Compliance on Refunding Tariffs
Wed, 27 May 2026 21:46:19 +0000 The surprising demand to appear at a hearing suggested new concern about the Trump administration’s efforts to repay the full $166 billion owed from illegally imposed tariffs.: Jill Biden’s Reaction to Biden’s 2024 Debate: ‘He’s Having a Stroke’
Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:49 +0000 “I had never, ever seen Joe like that,” the former first lady told CBS News. “Before or since.”: F.B.I. Arrests C.I.A. Official With $40 Million in Gold Bars in His Home
Wed, 27 May 2026 21:01:10 +0000 The only charge lodged against David Rush is that he inflated his academic credentials and obtained military leave pay worth tens of thousands of dollars.: Why Democrats Think They Can Flip Texas
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:11:52 +0000 With Ken Paxton defeating Senator John Cornyn in Texas’ Republican runoff for the Senate, The New York Times’s national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why Democrats may now see their best chance in years to flip the seat.: Cornyn’s Defeat in Texas Runoff Underscores Trump's Grip on the G.O.P.
Wed, 27 May 2026 21:37:29 +0000 Senator John Cornyn lost to his MAGA-aligned challenger, Ken Paxton, by 28 percentage points. It was a historically poor showing.: Vote on Trans Athlete Ban Is Canceled Over Suspect Signatures
Wed, 27 May 2026 21:15:25 +0000 The secretary of state, a Democrat, cited evidence that thousands of petition signatures submitted by the measure’s proponents were not valid.: Former Judges Urge Inquiry Into Deal Trump Struck With I.R.S.
Wed, 27 May 2026 22:09:23 +0000 The motion was particularly significant because it asked the judge overseeing the initial suit against the I.R.S. to examine the terms of the deal.