What to Know About the Wildfires in Southern California
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:19:40 +0000 Ahead of peak wildfire season in the state, a series of blazes has led to evacuation orders for thousands of people. Here’s a quick rundown.: Trump Gets His Payback in Primary Elections, but It Comes at a Cost in Congress
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:50:27 +0000 Republican senators are angry the president is working to unseat their colleagues. But he is also creating more free agents in his own party in Congress willing to defy him.: Cuba is out of gas, prices are soaring and electricity is scarce.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:22:40 +0000: Prosecutor Is Charged With Stealing Sealed Report on Trump Documents Case
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:02:10 +0000 The Justice Department accused Carmen Lineberger of emailing records related to the special counsel’s investigation to a personal account.: Rubio Moves Closer to Decades-Long Goal of Transforming Cuba
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:16:25 +0000 The secretary of state is the son of immigrants who left Cuba before the Castro revolution to look for economic opportunities. Yet, he pursues change with the zeal of a political exile.: 1996 Downing of Planes by Cuba Followed Months of Diplomatic Wrangling
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:17:31 +0000 Cuban government and the Clinton administration held several meetings discussing the volunteer group’s flights.: Castro Indictment Is Trump’s Latest Move Against Cuba
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:52:30 +0000 For President Trump, the interest in Cuba is not new.: How Rubio Is Driving the U.S. Pressure Campaign on Cuba
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:47:45 +0000 Our diplomatic correspondent Michael Crowley explains how Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has long lobbied for an end to the regime in Cuba, is ramping up pressure on the island.: Raúl Castro Has Guided Cuba for Decades
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:46:39 +0000 Raúl Castro is 94 and no longer holds any official title, but he still wields enormous power, experts say, particularly over the military.: Justice Dept. Charges Raúl Castro as Trump Escalates Pressure Campaign Against Cuba
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:10:12 +0000 The indictment was an extraordinary escalation of the Trump administration’s multifaceted pressure campaign against Cuba’s Communist government.: House Passes Housing Bill, Uniting on a Measure to Bring Down Costs
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:38:37 +0000 The legislation, which had been stalled amid Republican divisions, passed overwhelmingly, signaling an eagerness in both parties to address affordability in an election year.: Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Tests Constitutional Limits
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:57:13 +0000 The deal the president reached with his own subordinates relies on a mechanism created by Congress that legal experts had warned was subject to manipulation.: All the Republicans Trump Has Taken Down in Midterm Primaries
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:04:59 +0000 The president has spent a great deal of political capital this spring trying to unseat fellow Republicans he sees as disloyal, and he has succeeded.: San Diego Mosque Shooting Follows Alarm About Rising Islamophobia
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:15:26 +0000 Muslims pointed to a rise in overt hatred online, political attacks and harassment in the months before the killing of three people outside an Islamic center.: Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump’s Payout Fund
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:46:25 +0000 The two officers accused the administration of creating a “slush fund” to reward rioters and groups that committed violence on behalf of President Trump.: Harvard Caps A’s as Selective Colleges Attack Grade Inflation
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:10:28 +0000 Faculty members overwhelmingly approved a limit on the number of top grades they can give to about a fifth of their undergraduate classes.: Rubio, in Video, Urges Cubans to Align With Trump Administration
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:02:21 +0000 In a rare direct address, Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed the former leader Raúl Castro for the country’s longstanding electricity and resource shortages.: Massachusetts Police Will Pause Recruit Training to Fix Academy’s Flaws
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:10:12 +0000 State police officials say they need time to carry out recommendations made by an outside team after a trainee died in a police academy boxing match.: Barney Frank, Gay Pioneer and Liberal Stalwart in Congress, Dies at 86
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:08 +0000 Often voted the “brainiest,” “funniest” and “most eloquent” member of the House, he was also the first to come out voluntarily and helped normalize being openly gay in public office.: He Was Jailed Over a Charlie Kirk Post. The Sheriff Now Owes Him $835,000.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:53:52 +0000 Larry Bushart sued a Tennessee sheriff who claimed he wanted to incite hysteria with a post after Mr. Kirk’s killing and jailed him for 37 days.: Candidates Backed by Trump, Ocasio-Cortez Triumph in Key House Primaries
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:04:02 +0000 The president’s preferred candidate ousted an incumbent in Kentucky, while a Democratic primary in Pennsylvania was a win for the democratic socialists.: Prison to Pardons to Payouts: Jan. 6 Rioters Are Elated at Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:49:51 +0000 The possibility that people who ransacked the Capitol could get money from the government they attacked is the latest head-spinning twist in President Trump’s effort to rewrite the history of Jan. 6.: Faulty Part in UPS Plane Crash Was Often Overlooked, Witnesses Say
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:29:28 +0000 Investigators suggested that infrequent maintenance requirements, among other issues, appeared to contribute to the faulty part that caused the crash, which killed 15 people last year.: With Massie’s Primary Defeat in Kentucky, Trump’s Revenge Tour Continues. But Headwinds Loom.
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:03:33 +0000 He has used his sway with his base to oust wayward Republicans more than he has made inroads with the independents his party needs to defeat Democrats in November.: High Gas Prices Are Squeezing America’s Food Banks
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:01:58 +0000 The organizations that feed millions were already dealing with cuts, inflation and more people seeking help. Now the war in Iran is forcing groups to make hard choices.: A Founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics Gave Up the High Life to Be a Catholic Priest
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:06:27 +0000 A mystical encounter 12 years ago led Scott Vincent Borba, a founder of e.l.f. Beauty, on a journey that will culminate this week, when he is ordained as a Roman Catholic priest.: Raffensperger Loses in Primary for Georgia Governor
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:42:41 +0000 In his campaign for Georgia governor, Mr. Raffensperger found that G.O.P. voters still blamed him for Mr. Trump’s 2020 loss.: South Carolina House Passes New Map Aimed at Forcing Out Clyburn
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:51:54 +0000 The changes include a redraw of the congressional district held by James E. Clyburn, the Democratic power broker. The map now goes to the State Senate.: Georgia Supreme Court Justices Fend Off Left-Leaning Challengers
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:20:21 +0000 The Republican-appointed incumbents had faced well-financed opponents who infused issues like abortion rights into the nonpartisan elections.: Conservative Legislator Wins Republican Nomination for Oregon Governor
Wed, 20 May 2026 03:59:41 +0000 Christine Drazan’s victory in the Republican primary sets up a rematch with Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, in November.: Idaho’s Republican Governor Wins Primary in Race for a Third Term
Wed, 20 May 2026 03:41:15 +0000 Gov. Brad Little will be heavily favored in a general election contest against an independent former state Supreme Court justice and a Democrat vowing to undo conservative policies.: 8 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections After Trump Crushes Republican Dissent
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:23:05 +0000 President Trump unseated Representative Thomas Massie, a top Republican critic in Congress, and also got his way in other primary contests.: Senate Primary in Alabama to Replace Tommy Tuberville Heads to Runoff
Wed, 20 May 2026 03:17:06 +0000 In the race to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville, Representative Barry Moore was leading a multicandidate field that included Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL, and Steve Marshall, the state attorney general.: Democratic leaders denounce a party candidate as ‘antisemitic.’
Wed, 20 May 2026 02:48:11 +0000 Democrats accused Republicans of propping up a fringe candidate in Texas, Maureen Galindo, in hopes of pushing her past a more viable Democrat in a House runoff next week.: Former Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor
Wed, 20 May 2026 02:31:26 +0000 Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the Democratic standard-bearer, despite worries about her single term as mayor of the state’s biggest city.: Bob Brooks, Labor Leader Backed by Top Democrats, Wins Pennsylvania House Primary
Wed, 20 May 2026 03:16:52 +0000 Mr. Brooks will face Representative Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, in the fall. He earned endorsements from across his party, including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.: Mike Collins and Derek Dooley Head to G.O.P. Senate Runoff in Georgia
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:18 +0000 Mr. Collins and Mr. Dooley are set to face each other on June 16 as they compete for the chance to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a popular Democrat.: A Tuberville-Jones Rematch Is Set for the Alabama Governor Race
Wed, 20 May 2026 02:20:40 +0000 Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican, will face the Democrat that he defeated in 2020, Doug Jones, after both easily won their primaries.: Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff
Wed, 20 May 2026 01:19:35 +0000 The state’s lieutenant governor, Burt Jones, will face a billionaire health care executive, Rick Jackson, on June 16 to decide the party’s standard-bearer to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.: Dallas Fort Worth Airport Cancels Hundreds of Flights as Storms Hit Texas
Wed, 20 May 2026 00:54:53 +0000 Much of the state is expected to face heavy rain for the rest of the week.: Voters in Georgia say they’re wary of efforts to unseat Sanford Bishop.
Wed, 20 May 2026 00:35:21 +0000 fut to unseat Black Democrat in Georgia could backfire, voters say.: Alabama’s Republican Senate Primary: Key Regions to Watch
Wed, 20 May 2026 00:06:04 +0000 Barry Moore has led in numerous polls, but a three-way race is likely to advance to a runoff.: Thomas Massie Loses Kentucky House Primary to Trump-Backed Ed Gallrein
Wed, 20 May 2026 01:35:09 +0000 Representative Thomas Massie, President Trump’s chief G.O.P. antagonist in the House, lost to Ed Gallrein, Mr. Trump’s handpicked candidate.: Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze
Tue, 19 May 2026 23:55:15 +0000 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, criticized the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, for posting a video that bragged about withholding money from the state.: Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:28:35 +0000 Like at least other 14 states, Minnesota has wrestled with how to regulate the popular prediction market sites. Federal officials sued the state over its new law.: Early War Goal Was to Install Hard-Line Former President as Iran’s Leader
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:44:28 +0000 An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.