Californians Criticize Federal Efforts to Control the State’s Coast
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:48:12 +0000
Environmentalists and others warned at a hearing on Monday that the Trump administration’s attempt to strip power from California’s coastal protection agency would endanger the shoreline.
An Elaborate Ruse: Trump Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:17:29 +0000
President Trump hid in an airport catering cart and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.
North Carolina G.O.P. Picks Replacement for Candidate Plagued by Scandal
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:31:32 +0000
Representative Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid sexual harassment allegations. His replacement, Jennifer Balkcom, has about 80 days to campaign.
Trump Stokes Islamophobia by Calling Democratic Candidates ‘Jihadists’
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:00:03 +0000
Along with his comments about Muslim candidates, Mr. Trump spoke disparagingly of Somalis in the United States, saying “they’re not smart.”
Wisconsin’s Roller Coaster of a Democratic Primary Race for Governor Crashes to an End
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:44:28 +0000
Democrats appear likely to nominate a democratic socialist for governor. How did they get here?
Homeland Security Intensifies Pursuit of Noncitizens on Voter Rolls
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:04:33 +0000
Immigrants who said they inadvertently registered to vote while obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses are increasingly facing deportation under the Trump administration.
Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It’s Not Letting Him.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:34:23 +0000
President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.
How a Counterintelligence Inquiry Into Trump’s Russia Ties Was Derailed
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:42:38 +0000
Documents released by the White House shed new light on the demise of an often-overlooked 2017 F.B.I. investigation.
D.C.-Area Airport to Close for 3 Hours for Grand Prix Event
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:02:49 +0000
The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed other closures at Reagan National Airport over events for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
From Nest to Deathbed, Jackie the Eagle Entranced California and Beyond
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:14:57 +0000
The bald eagle and her mate gained fame during the pandemic, as a livestream tracked their nesting attempts. She died while being treated for anemia.
Sanders Calls on A.I. Companies to Pause Development to ‘Avoid Disaster’
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:21:32 +0000
Senator Bernie Sanders warned that corporations have already lost control of technology that could cause “potentially cataclysmic results” for millions of people.
Hegseth Renames Base for Lindsey Graham
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:03:02 +0000
Joint Base Charleston will now be known as Joint Base Lindsey Graham. The senator served as a judge advocate general before retiring as a colonel in 2015.
One Year Later, Trump’s ‘Takeover’ Has Changed D.C. Is It Better Off?
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:01:20 +0000
The deployment of National Guard troops and federal agents into the streets has been expensive. How effective it has been is debatable.
Will Wisconsin Voters Think Francesca Hong Is Too Radical? Here’s Where She Stands.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:47 +0000
The democratic socialist is the front-runner to win the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin on Tuesday.
Trump Concedes There Was ‘Some Contractor Error’ in Reflecting Pool Renovations
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:23:07 +0000
The president had insisted for weeks that the landmarks’ algae-stained waters and peeling lining were the fault of vandals, not the project itself.
One Source of Paxton’s Wealth: A Cell Tower at a Hospital He Knew Well
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:01:44 +0000
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, makes six-figure income from a cellphone tower on the grounds of a hospital where he was a board member.
Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary Pits Angie Craig Against Peggy Flanagan
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:04:07 +0000
The Senate primary race in Minnesota will be the latest test of left-wing energy in the party, in a state that was convulsed by the Trump administration’s deadly immigration crackdown this winter.
The Campaign Tactics Helping Progressives Win Primaries Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:02:42 +0000
Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.
Why Are So Many People Upset About Flock Cameras?
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:58:27 +0000
Flock Safety’s automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups.
Flock Cameras Can Track Every Car in America. Police Love Them. Citizens Don’t.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:04:24 +0000
In Texas, there’s one thing liberals and conservatives agree on: They don’t want cameras trained on their cars.
Books and Bread: Free Grocery Stores in Libraries Tackle Food Insecurity
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:26 +0000
Customers are able to choose their own groceries, often in private, instead of visiting a food pantry for whatever is available on a given day.
A.I. Agents Are Taking Entire Online Courses for Cheating Students
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:18:19 +0000
As colleges and students embrace virtual classes, the ease of A.I. cheating is raising questions about the value of an online degree.