A Missile Alert Half a World Away Interrupts Court Hearing at Guantánamo
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:25:07 +0000
A possible expert witness was hurried off a video feed after an emergency alert in Dubai, just south of the Strait of Hormuz, a flashpoint in the U.S.-Iran war.
Minnesota Sues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Over His Refusal to Extradite ICE Agent
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:28:42 +0000
A federal agent facing assault charges in Minnesota has been jailed in Texas since May. Gov. Greg Abbott has not granted an extradition request.
Florida’s Polling Picture Is Limited Other Than One Key Race
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:33:40 +0000
Representative Byron Donalds had a wide lead in polls of the race for the Republican nomination for governor. Polling was sparse in every other statewide contest.
Hurricane Lala Destroyed a Hawaii Cemetery, Setting Off a Hunt for the Dead
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:24:11 +0000
In the hamlet of Naalehu, the floods of Hurricane Lala opened graves. One mother sought desperately for her son.
Here’s the latest.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:52:01 +0000
Voters in Alaska, Wyoming and Florida are nominating candidates for governor and the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, and a California district will move one step closer to finding a replacement for its disgraced former Congressman.
Google Just Made It Easier for Campaigns to Send You Fund-Raising Emails
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:34:21 +0000
Republicans previously sued Google claiming its spam filter was biased, but the case was dismissed. The company will now allow verified campaigns to more easily bypass the spam filter.
An A.I. Tax Boom Could Curtail America’s Debt. But Not Solve It.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:37:04 +0000
The consequences of A.I. for the budget will largely hinge on whether — and to what extent — the technology reshapes the labor market.
2 Workers Missing After Explosions and Fire at Ohio Recycling Plant
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:07:48 +0000
Chemical tanks had ruptured during the incident but officials said there was no immediate threat to the Toledo area.
Trump Takes Aim at CNN Reporter Kristen Holmes During Event to Honor California Lifeguard
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:01:28 +0000
President Trump told a journalist to “be quiet” at a White House event for a California lifeguard and a boy he saved.
Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island Look to Help One Another After Hurricane Lala
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:16:21 +0000
In a remote region of the ravaged Big Island, there were community gas runs, donated turkey stuffing, a makeshift emergency broadcast and even a helicopter.
‘Like Totally’: The San Fernando Valley Celebrates Itself on 818 Day
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:18:06 +0000
The Valley is often ignored in Los Angeles discussions, and residents once tried to secede from the city. But on one day each year, the region gets its recognition.
Florida Primary Underscores State’s New Identity as a Republican Juggernaut
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:03:48 +0000
Republicans hold every statewide elected office and have drastically swung voter registration in the state. A newly gerrymandered congressional map has added four Republican-leaning seats.
Searching for Answers From the Man Accused of Sabotaging Alaska’s Senate Race
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:31:06 +0000
Dan Sullivan, a retired schoolteacher from tiny Petersburg, Alaska, shares a name with the incumbent senator he hopes to defeat. Is he a spoiler trying to divide the Republican vote? We traveled to Alaska to find out.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Alaska, Florida and Beyond
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:02:06 +0000
An early glimpse of a pivotal Senate race, heated primaries on a newly redrawn congressional map, and a special election to replace Eric Swalwell will be in the spotlight on Tuesday.
Texas Tech University Is Using A.I. to Cut Left-Leaning Content
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:17:12 +0000
Texas Tech is using A.I. to cut left-leaning content in its curriculum. Some say the effort to ferret out forbidden topics is a dystopian academic nightmare.
Judge Releases Woman Accused of Vandalizing World War II Memorial
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:54:52 +0000
Prosecutors led by Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, argued that Melissa Farris posed a flight risk and asked the court to reverse its decision.
A California County Eyes a New Hire: Tina Peters, the Election Denier
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:41:17 +0000
The top elections official in Shasta County offered a job to Ms. Peters, a Trump supporter who was convicted of tampering with voting machines in Colorado.
Hegseth Campaigns for Republican Zach Nunn in Iowa
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:01:33 +0000
The appearance for Representative Zach Nunn was another departure from previous norms for the defense secretary, whose predecessors kept a greater distance from politics.
U.S. Airman Says He Would Accept Punishment for Protesting Iran War
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:34:19 +0000
Major Watson characterized the war in Iran as an act of American aggression and compared the U.S. military actions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Family Presses for Information About Fatal ICE Shooting in Maine
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:22:36 +0000
The Department of Homeland Security said there would be an investigation. But so far little has been disclosed about the killing last month.
House Panel Investigates Charges a Democrat Had Sexual Contact With Aide
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:09:57 +0000
Representative Jimmy Gomez of California acknowledged “personal mistakes” outside his marriage but denied breaking rules that bar relationships with a direct subordinate.
Trump Votes by Mail Again in Florida
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:20:17 +0000
The president also voted by mail in 2020 and in a Florida special election in March, even as he has railed against the practice and equated it to cheating.
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Scrap F.B.I. Move to Maryland
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:15:03 +0000
The ruling is almost certainly not the end of the lengthy fight over the F.B.I.’s future headquarters, which has lasted for years.
Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Strategy of Picking U.S. Attorneys
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:37:19 +0000
It was the second federal appellate decision to take issue with the administration’s custom of leaving interim prosecutors in place to lead U.S. attorney’s offices to circumvent congressional approval.
Trump to Travel to Myrtle Beach to Rally for Darline Graham
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:19:44 +0000
The sister of Lindsey Graham was appointed to his Senate seat on an interim basis. She must win a runoff next week against a conservative House member to serve a full six-year term.
Florida Race to Replace Byron Donalds Features Candidates Who Have Already Run for Congress
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:48:36 +0000
We look at the crowded race to replace Byron Donalds.
Mary Peltola Shakes Up Campaign Staff Days Before Alaska’s Senate Primary
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:36:10 +0000
Ms. Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate, fired a longtime senior aide and named a new campaign manager.
Welcome to The Local: Twin Cities
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:24:27 +0000
We’ll be sharing neighborhood news and, today, talking with Hope Walz. We’ll also be revealing what Wirecutter is reviewing at the State Fair.
Border Construction in Big Bend Is Halted After Drawing Criticism
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:30:25 +0000
The Trump administration has been carving a path through some of the beloved national park’s major natural attractions.