Appeals Court Declines to Intervene in California Ballot Lawsuit
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:13:15 +0000 By a 2-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel denied the Trump administration’s request that it immediately order the state to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.: Bob Woodward Criticizes Jeff Bezos in New Memoir
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:54:12 +0000 Six takeaways from a new memoir by Mr. Woodward, the star Washington Post reporter, including his disappointment with the newspaper’s billionaire owner.: Ohio State Professor Who Tackled a Filmmaker on Campus Resigns
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:52:28 +0000 The professor, Luke M. Perez, taught at the university’s civics center. He wrestled down a documentary filmmaker who was trying to question the university’s former president.: Trump Dangles $1 Million Reward for Reporting Voter Fraud
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:26:34 +0000 It was unclear how the president would pay for the proposal, which fused his campaign trail promotion of financial incentives to help his party win and his unfounded warnings about voter fraud.: The Other Dan Sullivan Fires Back at Trump’s Lawsuit in Alaska
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:55:09 +0000 Dan Sullivan, a schoolteacher, has the same name as a Republican senator in Alaska. He said that a pre-emptive lawsuit challenging the results was “a gross misuse of the Justice Department.”: Justice Dept. Brings More Charges Against Comey, Accusing Him of Leaks
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:02:17 +0000 Lawyers for James B. Comey said the case centered on an issue that had already been investigated and had not led to charges, of a purported leak of national security information to The Times in October 2016.: Manhunt Begins After Convicted Murderer Escapes From Tennessee Prison
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:34:38 +0000 Jacob Allen Morley, 28, was discovered to be missing late Sunday at a correctional facility in Tiptonville, Tenn., officials said.: What Early Voting Can Reveal About the 2026 Midterm Elections So Far
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:19:01 +0000 Millions of early votes tell us less than many would think, but there are key takeaways from results in Texas, Kansas, Georgia and North Carolina.: Teen Arrested in Florida Shooting Will Be Tried as Adult, Officials Say
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:27 +0000 The 15-year-old suspect will be charged with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder after the shooting on Saturday that happened after Florida A&M’s homecoming game.: Last Ditch, a Lesbian Bar Whose Mask Policy Made It Famous, Will Close
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:06:53 +0000 The Massachusetts bar, which catered to lesbians, lifted its Covid mask requirement once a week to attract more patrons. The decision brought criticism and national attention, but did not save the business.: How Scuffles at Trump Rallies Echo His Past Events
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:39:20 +0000 Examining President Trump’s praise of a rallygoer who punched a protester last week, David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, studied the atmosphere at Mr. Trump’s recent events. What he found was a faint echo of the moments that made Mr. Trump’s 2016 rallies so shocking.: Former South Carolina Governors Endorse Annie Andrews Over Darline Graham in Senate Race
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:25:41 +0000 Former Republican Gov. David Beasley and Democratic Gov. Jim Hodges recorded a joint video throwing their support to the Democrat in the tight Senate race.: House Democrats Call for Special Counsel to Scrutinize Trump’s Ties to Epstein
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:29:04 +0000 The request comes as Democrats are working to paint Republicans as corrupt and highlight their plans to investigate Trump should they win the midterm elections.: Swing State Republican in a Razor-Thin Race Tries to Outrun Trump
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:16:19 +0000 Joe Lombardo, the governor of Nevada, was favored to win a second term. Now he’s in one of the nation’s tightest contests.: Ken Paxton’s State-Funded Jet-Setting Draws Campaign Scrutiny
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:34:58 +0000 Mr. Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, has taken about 350 trips outside of the state since he was sworn in as attorney general.: In Maine, an ‘Oyster Thug’s’ Struggle to Get Over Graham Platner
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:50:32 +0000 A Platner superfan’s reluctance to support the Democrat now running against Senator Susan Collins reflects the party’s challenges navigating left-wing passions.: The Storm Wrecked Their Bridges. ‘All That Red Tape’ Left Them Stranded.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:21:09 +0000 Hundreds of households in North Carolina remain without a private bridge two years after Hurricane Helene. Many are frustrated by a state program’s progress.: What to Know About Trump’s Rally in Mississippi
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:17:27 +0000 President Trump will stump for a senator in a state he has won three times by double digits, and as Democrats see a path to victory.: Darline Graham Gets Help From the Data Center Industry in South Carolina Senate Race
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:03:34 +0000 As political fights over artificial intelligence accelerate, there is now a super PAC aligned with the data center industry. Its first bet is on Ms. Graham, a Republican in an unexpectedly tight race.: Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress?
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:02:28 +0000 It’s Oct. 26 — eight days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.: Democrats See a Rare but Fleeting Chance to Shake Up the Senate Map
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:19:39 +0000 Democrats are targeting G.O.P. strongholds that could set them up for new majorities. But if they don’t win those races now, it could be a long time before they have another chance.: Democratic Attorneys General Have Defied Trump. Some May Fall on Nov. 3.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:58:37 +0000 Democratic attorneys general have spearheaded state resistance to President Trump’s policies. But some face tight election races despite polls showing broad voter support for Democrats.: The 11 Midterm Races That Could Shape the Progressive Movement’s Future
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:01:41 +0000 The left says its populist message can attract moderates and conservatives in addition to liberals. That theory will be put to the test in a series of competitive races on Election Day.: Bridges Still Destroyed Years After Hurricane
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:04:54 +0000 When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in 2024, hundreds of households lost the private bridges they rely on to access their homes. Two years later, only 44 bridges have been rebuilt by the state. Our reporter Eduardo Medina takes us there.: In Islamophobic Rant, Trump Seeks to Stir Republican Base in Michigan
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:26:14 +0000 The president contended that Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim, would “invite hordes of jihadis to our shores” as he sought to bolster the G.O.P. candidate in a tight Senate race.: How Obama and Trump Made their Cases in Dueling Midterm Speeches
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:40:30 +0000 At rallies this weekend, Mr. Obama and Mr. Trump delivered two starkly contrasting pitches, differing in style and substance.