5 Things to Know About the Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:02:26 +0000
Mr. Jackson, who has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner, is a Republican turned Democrat who is seen as close to Mr. Platner on policy.
In Maine Senate Race, Democrats Go From Chaos to Coronation
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:02:24 +0000
Troy Jackson’s emergence as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner spares the party some challenges but points to some new ones.
Pentagon Withheld Dozens of U.S. Military Injuries in Iran War
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:02:17 +0000
Central Command is not required to release information about injured troops, especially when they quickly return to duty, a military official said.
Trial Begins for Lindsay Clancy, Charged With Murdering Her 3 Children
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:01:55 +0000
A Massachusetts mother charged in the killing of her children goes on trial on Monday. The small coastal town of Duxbury is preparing to relive a case focused on postpartum mental health.
Can Arizona Republicans Stop Feuding Long Enough to Win Back the State?
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:01:44 +0000
Some Republicans fear the party is poised to repeat past mistakes by nominating candidates in Tuesday’s primaries who are viewed as too extreme to sway moderate voters.
Texas Book List: See What Students Will Be Required to Read
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:07 +0000
What is essential reading? Texas has an answer: Classics, including the Bible.
Trump Says New Air Force One Will Be Taken Out of Service to Be ‘Maxed Out’
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:06:04 +0000
The Qatari-donated plane has been under scrutiny over whether it is fitted with sufficient defensive capabilities to adequately protect a U.S. president and others traveling on it.
Family of Five Found Dead After Storms Flooded Utah Canyon
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:22:28 +0000
A Provo fire captain, his wife and their three sons were found dead over the weekend near a campground in southern Utah. They were likely flood victims, the authorities said.
JD and Usha Vance Welcome Fourth Child
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:21:34 +0000
In a post on social media, Mr. Vance said his wife and their son, Alec Neel Vance, were “happy and healthy.”
Trump Relents From Spain-Bashing to Present Its Team the World Cup Trophy
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:47:27 +0000
Mr. Trump, who this month referred to Spain as “hopeless,” seemingly had little choice but to exhibit diplomacy on Sunday as he handed the golden trophy to the country’s players.
In Arizona’s Primaries, Democrats Fight Over a House Seat They Need Badly
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:41:41 +0000
Democrats have a chance to flip a competitive battleground district in and around Scottsdale, but the winner of Tuesday’s primary will emerge bloodied and broke.
Man Killed by Truck After ICE Encounter in Florida Was Visiting From Mexico
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:45:36 +0000
A Central Florida nonprofit group identified the man as Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán and said he had planned to return home to his family.
Federal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:57:22 +0000
Senior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days.
In Maine Senate Race, Jackson Sprints Ahead of Pack, as Bellows Drops Out
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:36:22 +0000
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his clear edge in the contest to replace Graham Platner, as Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood and Nirav Shah ended their bids.
Sánchez will attend the World Cup final, and so will his vocal critic, Trump.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:41:14 +0000

Misery in the Epicenter of Cyclospora: ‘A Baseball Bat to Your Abdomen’
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:44:26 +0000
The debilitating malady has gripped Monroe County, Mich.
D.H.S. Won’t Name Agents Who Kill. Local Police Agencies Are More Open.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:59:13 +0000
The department will not name the agent who killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine. Some large police agencies recognize a public right to know the identities of officers involved in violence.
Politicians Are Trying to Change What Chatbots Say About Them
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:15:05 +0000
Political campaigns have something new to worry about these days: unflattering or incomplete information produced by A.I. programs when voters ask questions about candidates.
Trump Blasts ‘Sanctuary’ States, but Many Still Aid Deportations
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:25 +0000
A New York Times review of 18 states targeted by the Trump administration for their “sanctuary” policies found that all cooperate significantly with immigration authorities in cases involving violent crimes.
Trump Gutted Civil Rights Agency, Stifling U.S. Scrutiny of Workplace Bias
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:13 +0000
A little-known federal office spent decades investigating potential discrimination by government contractors — until it was stopped by the Trump administration.