Troy Jackson Tightens Hold on Democratic Senate Nomination in Maine
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:51:35 +0000 State Democrats released a ballot for their nominating convention on Saturday that includes Mr. Jackson and three long-shot candidates with little public support from delegates.: Senate Panel Advances Jay Clayton as Next Spy Chief on Party-Line Vote
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:15:19 +0000 Assuming he is confirmed by the full Senate as expected, Mr. Clayton will take command of the Office of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte, a housing official with little national security experience.: Roger Rogoff Files Suit Challenging Trump’s Power to Fire Him
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:34:49 +0000 In the first lawsuit of its kind, Roger Rogoff argues that the Trump administration cannot fire him as U.S. attorney without first winning Senate approval for another candidate.: Trump Pushes Chinese Election Threat, but Files Show Russia’s Heavy Hand
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:27:44 +0000 Intelligence documents that the White House released to back up President Trump’s claims about China highlight Russian efforts to influence U.S. elections.: Hegseth and Caine Will Appear Before Senators to Seek More Money for Iran War
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:34:57 +0000 The Pentagon seeks an additional $80 billion to cover the costs of the conflict and replenish depleted weapons stocks.: Kaylee Hottle, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Actress, Dies in Car Crash
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:35:54 +0000 A deaf teenage actress, she appeared in “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.”: How Republicans Turned Olive Garden Into a Voter ID Talking Point
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:25:38 +0000 Republicans claim that Olive Garden polices its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl more tightly than the United States does its elections. It’s not that simple.: Trump Officials Withhold $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds From California and Minnesota Over Suspected Fraud
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:35:16 +0000 The administration accused California and Minnesota of fraudulent activity in their public health insurance programs.: Democrats Demand Information From Law Firm Over Its Deal With Trump
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:20:26 +0000 The demand from top congressional Democrats signals their plans to investigate the nature of law firms’ agreements with the Trump administration if they return to power after the midterm elections.: Judges Reject Biden’s Effort to Keep Memoir Recordings Private
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:10:35 +0000 The former president is fighting the Justice Department’s effort to release tapes and transcripts.: Democrats’ Top Senate Candidate in Maine Won’t Support Schumer for Leader
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:52:33 +0000 Troy Jackson, who is set to become the party’s nominee, also said in an interview that he was not sure he wanted the support of Senator Chuck Schumer in the general election.: Pentagon Identifies Soldier Killed in Iran War as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:12:57 +0000 Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, the 17th service member to be named, was killed during the disposal of a drone in northern Iraq.: Pan Am Clipper Endeavor Is Found After Over 70 Years Lost at Sea
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0000 Fifty-two of the 69 people aboard the plane died when it crashed off Puerto Rico and sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.: Once Anti-Abortion, Now a Progressive: The Evolution of a Maine Democrat
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:13:42 +0000 Troy Jackson, who is expected to become his party’s nominee in the state’s marquee Senate race, has long been an economic populist, but his positions on social issues have changed markedly over time.: What We Know About Tuesday’s Arizona Primaries
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:24:01 +0000 Arizona primary voters will choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and for key races that could determine control of the House.: How a 911 Call Led to the Nation’s Strictest Trans Bathroom Law
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:02:06 +0000 People in Sandpoint, Idaho, don’t know how to characterize a woman’s brush with a transgender woman in a Y.M.C.A. locker room, but the emergency call that followed is still reverberating.: Trump Rejected Nearly 6,000 Clemency Applications Amid Hope of Pardon Wave
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:45:18 +0000 Expectations were raised for a raft of pardons in connection with the country’s 250th birthday but the president granted fewer than 20 on July 3.: Trial Date Set for Former Olympian Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:09:05 +0000 David Hearn, 67, who is charged with destruction of property, has pleaded not guilty. He is one of several people the authorities say vandalized the pool.: How Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Hurting Elder Care
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:41:31 +0000 Retirement communities already grappling with labor shortages are being forced to terminate caregivers at a time when more Americans are living longer.: Will a Sex Scandal Involving Mark Lamb Matter in Arizona GOP House Primary?
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:28:12 +0000 The contest in a deeply religious part of the state is a test of the power of a Trump endorsement.: 5 Found Dead in Ohio After Child Tells Driver His ‘Family Was in the River’
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:36:41 +0000 Two women and three men were pulled from the Scioto River, outside Columbus.: White House Says New Air Force One Will Be Out of Service for a Month for ‘Upgrades’
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:08 +0000 The White House press secretary said the unspecified “enhancements” would take place this fall. The plane donated by Qatar has been under scrutiny over whether it has sufficient defensive capabilities.: Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Says She Will Run to Succeed Him
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:26:50 +0000 Ms. Graham, who filled her brother’s Senate seat in South Carolina after his death, does not appear to have previous political experience. But she does have President Trump’s endorsement.