Two Killed in Military Helicopter Crash Near Fort Hood in Texas
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:40:22 +0000 The helicopter crashed in Salado, a small town about 20 miles from the military base, the authorities said.: Trump Is Sued Over Plan to Sell Early Access to His Truth Social Posts
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:37:45 +0000 The lawsuit filed in federal court said President Trump “stands to gain financially by giving ‘market-moving’ government information to those who are willing and able to pay his personal company.”: Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s White House Press Secretary, Is Leaving the Role
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:03:10 +0000 President Trump said that Ms. Leavitt, who recently gave birth to her second child, would be leaving to spend time with her family.: 3 Ex-Georgia Deputies Used Flock Cameras to Stalk People, Sheriff Says
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:27:33 +0000 The former Bibb County deputies were arrested this week amid a growing national debate over Flock cameras, which can be found on roads in every state but Alaska.: Which Trump Officials Joined Him on His Secret Flight Out of Turkey?
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:49:59 +0000 The White House aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino were among those traveling with the president on a military jet.: Driver Sets Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle at More Than 406 M.P.H.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:40:30 +0000 Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land. “The ground comes at you very, very quickly,” he said.: Watching Trump at the Patriot Games
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:40:07 +0000 Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, was at the finale of the Patriot Games, an athletic event marking the U.S.’s 250th birthday, where President Trump made an appearance. Mr. Kanno-Youngs breaks down the role of sports in the Trump presidency on “The Call” with Natalie Kitroeff.: With Big Choices Ahead, Ocasio-Cortez Navigates New Territory
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:48:05 +0000 Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s sharing of her decision to freeze her eggs, the news that her longtime relationship had ended and talk of a presidential run have intensified the debates that swirl around her.: Three Questions for Democrats After an Eye-Opening Loss for Progressives
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:36:52 +0000 Democratic voters in key battlegrounds are showing themselves to be fiercely split. The party has a lot to hash out between now and 2028.: How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor Primary
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:51:37 +0000 A shifting race and a key endorsement helped the moderate Democrat overcome his progressive challenger, Francesca Hong, voters said.: A Look Inside Trump’s Patriot Games
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:59:30 +0000 President Trump made an appearance at his first-ever Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio, last night. Zolan Kanno-Youngs joined Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call” to break down what he was seeing and how sports have become a defining part of Mr. Trump’s presidency.: Prediction Firms Are Flagging Insider Traders. Many Will Not Face Charges.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:25:53 +0000 The agency that polices the industry does not have the staffing, the legal tools or the will to broadly crack down on wagers that are easily manipulated, experts say.: Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race?
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:09:31 +0000 Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist running in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, had a double-digit lead in polls as recently as last week. Then she lost. What happened?: Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Governor Primary to Lisa Demuth
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:10:53 +0000 After his loss in the state’s Republican primary for governor, Mike Lindell, a leading election denier, floated familiar, baseless claims of “anomalies” in his double-digit defeat.: ICE Agent Points Gun at Woman in Car in Virginia, Videos Show
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:09:52 +0000 The agent accused the woman of trying to run him over with her vehicle, a claim she denied. It was the latest tense encounter between a federal agent and a driver.: 3 People Are Killed at a Minnesota Day Care Center
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:53:58 +0000 The authorities in Hopkins, Minn., said two adults and a child, all family members, were killed at an in-home day care center.: ICE Plans to Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:19:17 +0000 The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” but critics said they could encourage agents to use more force.: Ward Churchill, Professor Who Challenged His Dismissal Over 9/11 Essay, Dies at 78
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:31:10 +0000 His inflammatory essay about the attacks prompted his dismissal by the University of Colorado for unrelated research misconduct. A jury later found that he had been wrongfully terminated.: Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Progressive Movement
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0000 Francesca Hong’s defeat in the Democratic primary for governor defied expectations and may have shown the democratic socialist wave cannot reach beyond urban centers.: A Driver’s Fatal Spiral After a Police Officer’s Typo
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:51:57 +0000 Police thought they had caught a car thief in San Francisco. Instead, they had mistyped his license plate number, a watchdog agency said, then arrested him with excessive force.: Center-Left Candidate Defeats Democratic Socialist in Wisconsin’s Governor Primary
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:05:42 +0000 The upset victory by David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, over Francesca Hong sets up a more traditional general election in November.: Here’s the latest.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:24:02 +0000: Takeaways From the Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina Primaries
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:42:37 +0000 A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party’s progressive and moderate wings.: What to Know About David Crowley, the Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Governor
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:38:47 +0000 The Milwaukee County executive, who won a tight primary race against Francesca Hong early Wednesday, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.: Lisa Demuth Defeats Trump-Endorsed Candidate Mike Lindell in GOP Primary for Governor of Minnesota
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:32:23 +0000 Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.: Peggy Flanagan, a Progressive, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Minnesota
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:17:21 +0000 The victory by Minnesota’s lieutenant governor was the latest for the left-wing movement in the Midwest. She could become the first Native woman in the Senate.: Trump Says Secret Service Ordered Air Force One Swap
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:44:38 +0000 Trump claims his secret plane was in more danger than the Air Force One decoy the public thought Trump was flying on.: See How Trump’s Secret Air Force One Swap Unfolded
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:51:57 +0000 The extraordinary subterfuge was aimed at protecting an American president who has been in Iran’s cross hairs for years.: Matt Little, a Progressive, Wins a Democratic House Primary in Minnesota
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:28:47 +0000 Mr. Little, a former mayor and state senator, beat two other candidates. He focused on promises of banning corporate money from politics and supporting Medicare for all.: Rebecca Cooke Wins Democratic Primary for Key Wisconsin House Seat
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:23:12 +0000 Ms. Cooke, a three-time congressional candidate, held a huge fund-raising edge in a western Wisconsin race that Democrats consider pivotal to their hopes of flipping the House.: Son-in-Law of Sean Duffy Wins G.O.P. House Primary in Northern Wisconsin
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:19:44 +0000 Michael Alfonso, 26, had the support of the transportation secretary and an endorsement from President Trump.: Rep. John Larson, a Longtime Lawmaker, Loses a Primary in Connecticut
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:37:24 +0000 In an upset, Luke Bronin, the former mayor of Hartford, won the Democratic nomination, capitalizing on calls for generational change.: Fighter Jets Intercept Aircraft Over Trump’s Patriot Games in Ohio
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:39:43 +0000 It was at least the fourth time that an aircraft has violated the no-fly zone near President Trump this week.: Areas to Watch in Minnesota’s Senate and Governor Primaries
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:31:49 +0000 Divides in both parties will be on display Tuesday night, particularly in a group of key counties.: Amy Klobuchar Wins Minnesota’s Democratic Primary for Governor
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:28:30 +0000 The fourth-term U.S. senator jolted Minnesota politics early this year by mounting a bid to succeed Gov. Tim Walz.: Tom Tiffany Wins Wisconsin’s Republican Primary for Governor
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:28:29 +0000 Tom Tiffany, a conservative from western Wisconsin, said he would try to lower taxes, bring transparency to health care and protect farmland.: Areas to Watch in Wisconsin’s Democratic Primary for Governor
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:19:47 +0000 A race between Francesca Hong and David Crowley could highlight the fault lines between Madison and Milwaukee.: Minnesota Primary Election Polling Offers Few Answers in Key Races
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:16:02 +0000 The small group of independent surveys in the Democratic primary for Senate and the Republican primary for governor showed a large share of undecided voters.: In Wisconsin Governor Primary, Polls Have Shown a Progressive Democrat With a Big Lead
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:11:27 +0000 Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has consistently led in a Democratic primary that struggled to settle on a field of candidates.: 5 Things to Know About Francesca Hong, the Progressive Running for Wisconsin Governor
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:57:23 +0000 The state assemblywoman, a democratic socialist, is a chef and former small business owner. Her campaign focused on economic issues.: 5 Things to Know About Tom Tiffany, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate in Wisconsin
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:56:55 +0000 Representative Tom Tiffany is running with President Trump’s backing.: 5 Things to Know About Michael Alfonso, Sean Duffy’s Son-in-Law in Wisconsin’s 7th District Race
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:55:22 +0000 If elected, Mr. Alfonso, 26, would be the youngest member of Congress, thanks in no small part to the support his father-in-law, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and an endorsement from President Trump.: 5 Things to Know About Michele Tafoya, Republican Senate Candidate in Minnesota
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:49:32 +0000 Ms. Tafoya, the favorite to become the state’s Republican nominee for Senate, spent years as an N.F.L. sideline reporter and has leaned into her sports background.: Rubio, Bessent and Miller Traveled on Decoy Plane From Turkey Without Trump
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:33:15 +0000 Some of President Trump’s top officials traveled on the original Air Force One, which the president secretly disembarked.: 5 Things to Know About Peggy Flanagan, Democratic Senate Candidate in Minnesota
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:47:23 +0000 Ms. Flanagan, the progressive lieutenant governor of Minnesota, is a former organizer who could become the first Native American woman in the Senate.: 5 Things to Know About Angie Craig, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Minnesota
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:46:16 +0000 Ms. Craig, a moderate Democratic congresswoman, flipped a swing House seat in 2018 to become Minnesota’s first openly gay member of Congress.: Abdul El-Sayed Deleted Old Posts and Videos Defending ‘Defund’ and Floating an End to Fireworks
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:31:09 +0000 The removed posts from Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, immediately set off Republican attacks.: Ned Lamont Wins the Democratic Primary for Connecticut Governor
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:40:04 +0000 Josh Elliott, a state representative who mounted a primary challenge, pledged to raise taxes on the rich and take the state on a more progressive path.: Darline Graham Advances to the Republican Senate Runoff in South Carolina
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:48:57 +0000 Ms. Graham will face Representative Ralph Norman, a hard-line conservative who had previously run for governor, in the runoff.