Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito Would Have Allowed Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Rules
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:35:49 +0000 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., joined by Justice Clarence Thomas, called the challenge to the restrictions a “Hail Mary pass” that was unlikely to prevail because of the Postal Service’s broad authority to regulate the mail.: Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues Despite Supreme Court Loss
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:16:43 +0000 President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.: Elections Officials Breathe Sigh of Relief Following Court Ruling on Mail Ballots
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:49:06 +0000 Officials cheered the order blocking President Trump’s last-minute effort to change the rules on mail ballots, noting that some states had already mailed ballots.: Judge Blocks Trump Rule Aimed at International Students and Journalists
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:31:24 +0000 Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote that the administration’s reasons for a rule limiting the length of stay for academics and journalists were “exceptionally weak.”: Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In Ballots
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:06:05 +0000 The Trump administration had asked the justices to allow a new Postal Service plan to screen ballots just weeks before the midterm elections.: Why is JD Vance Campaigning in Kansas, a Red State?
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:49:22 +0000 Why is JD Vance campaigning in a red state?: Gavin Newsom Says He Won’t Run in 2028 if Kamala Harris Does
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:37:22 +0000 The comments made to CNN, if taken at face value, seemed to fly in the face of the California governor’s presidential ambitions.: Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After Three Month Absence
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:30:48 +0000 Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former leader, had been absent for more than 13 weeks after a health incident, fueling questions about his ability to continue serving.: As A.I. Fears Rise, Experts Suggest Focusing on the Humans in Charge
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:53:49 +0000 Warnings from industry leaders about doomsday scenarios ignore the power that people have to control how artificial intelligence is used, policy experts say. They are urging lawmakers to act now.: Maduro Ally Is Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Money Laundering Case
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:40:15 +0000 Alex Saab, a former high-ranking government official in Venezuela, could potentially cooperate against Mr. Maduro, who is awaiting trial in New York.: Political Figures From Bernie Sanders to Steve Bannon Sound Alarms on A.I.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:31:09 +0000 The two men will appear separately at an event calling for a “pro-human” approach to A.I. as warnings mount from the industry and the technology’s danger becomes a midterm issue.: Russian Businessman With Putin Ties Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Party
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:31:38 +0000 The payments, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, represented an extraordinary flouting of ethical norms for an American president’s family member.: An Armadillo Arrives in … Ohio?
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:21:28 +0000 Traditionally found in warm climates, like the American Southwest, armadillos have been migrating farther and farther north, researchers say.: Why Is D.H.S. Getting Involved in Elections?
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:10:49 +0000 The Department of Homeland Security is in the midst of a weeks-long hunt for noncitizens among the nation’s registered voters despite the absence of evidence of widespread fraud. Reporter Hamed Aleaziz breaks down how a D.H.S. agency is using open-source state voter registration websites in their search for voter fraud.: Whistle-Blower: Federal Agents May Have Broken State Laws in Search For Voter Fraud
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:52:09 +0000 Agents expressed concern about being directed by top Homeland Security leaders to use private information to look up voter records in state databases.: Vance Campaigns in Kansas as Democrats Target a Republican Stronghold
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:15:57 +0000 Vice President JD Vance is beginning a key final stretch of midterm campaigning by dropping in on the Senate race in Kansas, where Republicans were long seen as heavily favored.: Immigrants’ Lawyers Say U.S. Is Redacting Documents Proving Legal Status
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:58:17 +0000 Many noncitizens need immigration records the government has to prove their legal stay and resist deportation. The government is redacting and withholding those documents, lawyers say.: Trump Rejects Talk of A.I. Regulation and Calls Out Anthropic’s CEO
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:53:24 +0000 The president again rejected calls to try to regulate the industry, even as some of its leaders are speaking more openly about the risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligence.: States and Cities Sue Over Trump’s Policy to Restrict Green Cards
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:08:25 +0000 The policy would give immigration officers wide authority to deny green cards to people using public benefits.: Key West Feels the Pain of Trump Decision on Haitians
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:26:03 +0000 The end of legal protections for Haitian immigrants nationally has jolted the labor market in this remote vacation destination in Florida where many live and work.: As Supreme Court Weighs Trump Mail Ballot Plan, Another Judge Blocks It
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:12:55 +0000 The ruling by a lower court judge was another blow to President Trump’s effort to make voting by mail harder. The Supreme Court is also considering the Trump plan.: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Used Small Cages to Confine Migrants, DHS Watchdog Report Says
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:04:03 +0000 The Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog provided new details about conditions at the now-shuttered Florida detention center.: In Hegseth’s Pentagon, Top Leaders Battle Turmoil
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:22:51 +0000 Persistent distractions are feeding a climate of mistrust as the U.S. military faces a series of wartime issues, including shortfalls of missile interceptors.: As Midterms Rage, Gillibrand Wants Congress to Talk Menopause
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:13:49 +0000 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research money.: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan Walks a Tricky Line on Tariffs as He Seeks Re-Election
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:19:58 +0000 Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has shown quiet support for President Trump’s tariffs. His brother, the head of their family business, has described the economic volatility as an enormous challenge.: Can You Trust General Election Polls After Primary Misses?
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:31 +0000 Polls in several closely watched primaries over the summer were off by wide margins, but pollsters remain confident that general elections are a different story.: How University Core Curriculums Are Getting Political
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:46:08 +0000 Politics and other factors are causing universities to reconsider what classes are part of the core required for graduation. In some places, civics and classics are replacing climate change and sociology.: A Teen Autopsy Marks the Arrival of a Deadly Drug in San Francisco
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:59:17 +0000 City officials — and one determined mother — are working to stop the spread of cychlorphine, which is far more potent than fentanyl.: Texas Republican’s Racist Social Media Post Draws Condemnation
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:42:49 +0000 Many Republicans criticized the post, some in more direct terms than others.