Unlikely Coalition Begins Campaign Against Billionaire Tax in California
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:04 +0000 A surprising array of left-leaning interest groups is trying to kill a wealth tax initiative before the November ballot is finalized. Gov. Gavin Newsom is at the center of negotiations.: Trump Pulls Back Intelligence Pick to Pressure Congress on Elections Bill
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0000 President Trump named Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, after a bipartisan backlash to his earlier choice of Bill Pulte. The move all but assures that Mr. Pulte will hold the job, at least for a while.: What to Know About Redistricting Efforts Underway in Georgia
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:05:21 +0000 Georgia is the latest Southern state where lawmakers have taken up redrawing congressional maps after the Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling.: Is Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff Running for President? He Has to Win Re-election First.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:05:06 +0000 The 39-year-old senator has become an internet sensation for Democrats seeking a 2028 contender. He says he’s focused on winning a second term in November.: Seven Takeaways From the First World Cup Games at U.S. Venues
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:04:48 +0000 The crowds have been big, the fans rabid and the lines, well, long. Here’s a glimpse of the atmosphere at sites across the country as the tournament started.: Illinois Town Loses a Prison, Leaving Residents Worried About Jobs
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:01:49 +0000 Lincoln, Ill., where Abraham Lincoln once worked in the local courthouse, has lost two colleges, a bottle factory and now a state prison.: The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of the A.I. Boom
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:27 +0000 As tech giants rush to build big data centers, some residents who live near them say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes.: Wildfire in Washington State Prompts Evacuation Orders
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:57:13 +0000 Dry and windy conditions could exacerbate the blaze, which has already destroyed some structures near Spokane, officials warned.: Private Jet Crashes on Highway in Laredo, Texas, Killing 1
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:27:21 +0000 The plane’s crew reported mechanical problems and low fuel as they flew to Austin, Texas, from Mexico. Five of the six people on board survived the crash in Laredo.: The World Cup Gives Kansas City a Rare Turn in the Global Spotlight
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:12:54 +0000 The tournament brings unique challenges and upsides for Kansas City, the smallest U.S. metro area to host matches.: Takeaways From the Runoff and Primary Elections in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:51:21 +0000 Lt. Gov. Burt Jones lost the Republican runoff for governor to the health care executive Rick Jackson despite the president’s endorsement. Mr. Trump’s picks won in other races.: Ohio Governor Says State Should End the Death Penalty, Breaking With His Party
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:42:22 +0000 During a news conference on Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, called on state lawmakers to end all executions, a practice he once supported.: State Lawmaker and Trump-Backed Pastor Head to House Runoff in Oklahoma
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:44:34 +0000 The result sets up a Republican primary runoff between a right-wing firebrand and a more traditional candidate.: Rep. Barry Moore Wins Senate Primary in Alabama, Holding Off Challenger
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:27:17 +0000 The contest to fill Alabama’s open Senate seat had become closer than expected between the House lawmaker and Jared Hudson, a political newcomer.: Attorney General and Businessman Make Oklahoma Governor’s Runoff
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:15:59 +0000 Gentner Drummond, the attorney general, and Mike Mazzei, a newcomer who secured President Trump’s endorsement, emerged from a crowded field in the Republican primary.: Trump Officials Challenge Reparations Program in Chicago Suburb
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:54:11 +0000 The Justice Department argued that the program, which seeks to compensate Black residents for housing discrimination, was racist and unconstitutional.: Rick Jackson, a Billionaire, Wins G.O.P. Runoff for Georgia Governor
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:36:52 +0000 Mr. Jackson, who had been largely unknown to voters just months ago, beat President Trump’s choice and will face Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat, in November.: Barn Fire Kills 17 Horses at Harness Track in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:40:09 +0000 The cause is under investigation. Only one horse in the barn, Twin B Speed Dial, is believed to have survived, sustaining minor injuries.: As Mourning Begins, Deadly B-52 Crash Highlights Age of Bomber Fleet
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:24:09 +0000 Investigators are just beginning to determine what went wrong, but the Air Force has struggled to maintain the planes, which were first introduced in 1955.: Kevin Hern Wins Republican Primary for Oklahoma Senate Race
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:01:33 +0000 Mr. Hern, a congressman in the deep-red state, is now likely to be elected to the Senate to fill the seat of Markwayne Mullin, now the homeland security secretary.: Mike Collins, Endorsed by Trump, Wins Georgia Republican Senate Runoff
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:38:52 +0000 President Trump had made a late endorsement for Mr. Collins, who had campaigned as a MAGA candidate also able to appeal to moderates.: Washington’s Reagan Airport Will Ground Flights for July 4 Events
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:38:36 +0000 The runways at Ronald Reagan National Airport will be closed after noon on July 4, and for several hours on July 3. Other celebrations surrounding the nation’s 250th birthday are also expected to cause disruptions.: Penny Brown Reynolds Wins Democratic Runoff for Georgia Secretary of State
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:09:25 +0000 Penny Brown Reynolds, a former judge, defeated Dana Barrett ahead of a potentially fraught general election to see who will succeed Brad Raffensperger as secretary of state.: Tim Fleming Wins GOP Runoff for Georgia Secretary of State
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:06:50 +0000 State Representative Tim Fleming defeated an ardent denier of the 2020 election results, Vernon Jones, in the Republican runoff to be Georgia’s top election official.: What Polls Say About Alabama’s Senate Primary Runoff
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:50:05 +0000 Representative Barry Moore beat Jared Hudson by 14 percentage points in the Republican primary, but runoff polls offer a wide range of potential outcomes.: 5 Things to Know About Jared Hudson, Republican Senate Candidate in Alabama
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:33:05 +0000 He is a former sniper with the Navy SEALs who is trying to spring an upset over President Trump’s preferred candidate.: 5 Things to Know About Barry Moore, Republican Senate Candidate in Alabama
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:33:04 +0000 He was an early supporter of President Trump’s first campaign. Now, he has Mr. Trump’s backing.: The Crypto Industry Makes Its Biggest Midterm Bet Yet
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:23:26 +0000 The industry’s main super PAC has spent $9.8 million on ads to help the Senate bid of Representative Barry Moore of Alabama, a Republican seen as pro-cryptocurrency.: Obama’s Nuclear Deal Looms Over Trump’s Iran Negotiations
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:53:41 +0000 President Trump is under pressure to significantly improve upon the Obama-era deal in order to justify the huge human and economic cost of taking the United States to war.: Internal Emails Raise Questions About D.H.S. Ending Haiti Protections
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:10:24 +0000 Newly released documents could complicate deliberations by the Supreme Court over whether the Trump administration can immediately cancel deportation protections for some migrants.: Areas to Watch in Georgia’s Republican Primary Runoffs
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:01:04 +0000 Georgia’s Republican runoffs are expected to follow urban-rural divides, with an open question of how recent endorsements will shift support.: 5 Things to Know About Derek Dooley, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:30:05 +0000 He is supported by outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp, who has had a tumultuous relationship with President Trump. Mr. Trump backs Mr. Dooley’s runoff opponent.: 5 Things to Know About Mike Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:30:05 +0000 An immigration hard-liner, Mr. Collins has President Trump’s endorsement in the runoff.: Inquiry Into Justice Dept. Lawyer Ends Without Disciplinary Action
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:27:41 +0000 A special counsel found that a government lawyer helped mislead a judge into releasing a man wanted for homicide abroad, but largely blamed the Trump administration.: Democrats Keep Helping Out This Far-Right Maryland Republican
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:22:12 +0000 Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, has begun running ads on Fox News that promote Dan Cox, a Republican running in a contested primary to challenge him.: Ex-Louisville Cop Indicted in Shooting Death of Naked, Unarmed Man
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:14:52 +0000 A grand jury backed charges of manslaughter and reckless homicide, but declined to indict the officer on a murder charge.: 1-Year-Old Boy Killed After Officer Fires at Vehicle in Mississippi
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:11:00 +0000 It is not clear what led up to the shooting, but the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said that police officers were responding to a shoplifting call.: When to Expect Results in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:51:04 +0000 There are runoff elections in Georgia and Alabama and primaries in Oklahoma.: One Dead and Another Hurt in Shooting at Hospital in Wilmington, Del.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:08:40 +0000 The police have arrested a suspect, and an earlier lockdown at Wilmington Hospital has been lifted.: Republicans Again Block War Powers Measure in the Senate
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:25:40 +0000 Four G.O.P. senators crossed party lines to back the resolution to direct President Trump to halt the war in Iran and seek authorization from Congress, but their support was not enough.: Bay Area Voters to Decide on Swalwell Replacement
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:08:28 +0000 Eric Swalwell resigned in April as he faced sexual assault allegations, prompting a special election to fill out his term. Two Democrats topped the field in a regular primary election this month.: Hillary Clinton Says Biden’s Re-election Bid Was a ‘Terrible Mistake’
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:37:54 +0000 If the former president had “passed the torch” and allowed a competitive Democratic primary in 2024, she said in a new interview, the winner “would have beaten Donald Trump.”: Here’s the latest.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:43:19 +0000: Justice Dept. Considering Death Penalty for Alleged National Guard Shooter
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:11:11 +0000 Federal prosecutors told a judge that they were deciding whether to seek the death penalty if Rahmanullah Lakanwal is convicted of killing a National Guard specialist.: At Least 5 Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack White House During U.F.C. Event
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:14:59 +0000 Charging documents outlined an ambitious plan involving explosive-laden drones and rifles, but left less clear that the conspirators had the means to carry it out.: Federal Judge Blocks Idaho Law Criminalizing Transgender Bathroom Use
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:15:52 +0000 Six transgender residents claimed that the bathroom ban, the most restrictive in the nation, violated their constitutional rights.