6 Takeaways From Arizona’s Tense, Trump-Dominated Primaries
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:49:06 +0000 Republicans nominated a former N.F.L. kicker in a top House battleground, a Trump loyalist for governor and an election denier for the state’s top election post.: Election Denier Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Be Arizona’s Top Election Official
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:22:21 +0000 State Representative Alexander Kolodin will take on Adrian Fontes, the incumbent Democratic secretary of state, after defeating a more moderate Republican in the primary.: Trump Pick Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Challenge Arizona Governor
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:06:56 +0000 Representative Andy Biggs, a conservative Republican and an ally of the president, will try to unite Republicans against Gov. Katie Hobbs in a crucial swing state.: Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:44:50 +0000 U.S. lawmakers and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, to be announced Wednesday, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear project to develop nuclear weapons.: House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fight Looms
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:37:17 +0000 Republicans managed to push through legislation to fund the government through Dec. 4. But with Democrats opposed, the stage is set for a broader battle.: Wildfire Threatening Pleasanton Prompts Evacuation Order for Thousands
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:48:55 +0000 One firefighter was injured as a fire spread quickly across dry hillsides in Northern California, forcing some residents to evacuate.: Trump Lifts Ban on Direct Flights to Lebanon
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:23:11 +0000 The prohibition had been in place since 1985, when it was imposed in response to Hezbollah’s hijacking of TWA Flight 847.: With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:14 +0000 President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.: Jury Deadlocks on Murder Charges Against 2 Men in California Mass Shooting
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:33:00 +0000 The defendants were convicted of weapons charges in connection with the 2022 shootout in Sacramento, which left six people dead and 13 others injured outside a downtown arena.: Small Plane Crashes Into House Near Houston
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:40:52 +0000 The plane, a Piper J3C-65, struck the house in Fulshear, Texas, around 6:45 a.m. on Monday, the authorities said. Its pilot was in serious condition on Tuesday, a hospital spokesman said.: Hegseth Estimates Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:30:34 +0000 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requesting as much as $70 billion in emergency military spending after nearly five months of war.: Troy Jackson Tightens Hold on Democratic Senate Nomination in Maine
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:42:09 +0000 State Democrats released a ballot for their nominating convention on Saturday that includes Mr. Jackson and two long-shot candidates with little public support from delegates.: Senate Panel Advances Jay Clayton as Next Spy Chief on Party-Line Vote
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:38:01 +0000 If the full Senate confirms him as expected, Mr. Clayton will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte, a housing official with little national security experience.: Roger Rogoff Files Suit Challenging Trump’s Power to Fire Him
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:11:12 +0000 In the first lawsuit of its kind, Roger Rogoff argues that the Trump administration cannot fire him as U.S. attorney without first winning Senate approval for another candidate.: Trump Pushes Chinese Election Threat, but Files Show Russia’s Heavy Hand
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:27:45 +0000 Intelligence documents that the White House released to back up President Trump’s claims about China highlight Russian efforts to influence U.S. elections.: Hegseth and Caine Will Appear Before Senators to Seek More Money for Iran War
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:54:27 +0000 The Pentagon seeks an additional $70 billion to cover the costs of the conflict and replenish depleted weapons stocks.: Kaylee Hottle, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Actress, Dies in Car Crash
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:35:54 +0000 A deaf teenage actress, she appeared in “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.”: How Republicans Turned Olive Garden Into a Voter ID Talking Point
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:25:38 +0000 Republicans claim that Olive Garden polices its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl more tightly than the United States does its elections. It’s not that simple.: Trump Officials Withhold $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds From California and Minnesota Over Suspected Fraud
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:31:13 +0000 The administration accused California and Minnesota of fraudulent activity in their public health insurance programs.: Democrats Demand Information From Law Firm Over Its Deal With Trump
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:20:26 +0000 The demand from top congressional Democrats signals their plans to investigate the nature of law firms’ agreements with the Trump administration if they return to power after the midterm elections.: Judges Reject Biden’s Effort to Keep Memoir Recordings Private
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:10:35 +0000 The former president is fighting the Justice Department’s effort to release tapes and transcripts.: Democrats’ Top Senate Candidate in Maine Won’t Support Schumer for Leader
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:52:33 +0000 Troy Jackson, who is set to become the party’s nominee, also said in an interview that he was not sure he wanted the support of Senator Chuck Schumer in the general election.: Pentagon Identifies Soldier Killed and Another ‘Believed’ Killed in Iran War
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:50:22 +0000 Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, the 17th service member named, was killed during the disposal of a drone. The military also said Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad was “believed to have been killed in action.”: Pan Am Clipper Endeavor Is Found After Over 70 Years Lost at Sea
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:35:01 +0000 Fifty-two of the 69 people aboard the plane died when it crashed off Puerto Rico and sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.: Once Anti-Abortion, Now a Progressive: The Evolution of a Maine Democrat
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:13:43 +0000 Troy Jackson, who is expected to become his party’s nominee in the state’s marquee Senate race, has long been an economic populist, but his positions on social issues have changed markedly over time.: What We Know About Tuesday’s Arizona Primaries
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:24:01 +0000 Arizona primary voters will choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and for key races that could determine control of the House.: How a 911 Call Led to the Nation’s Strictest Trans Bathroom Law
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:02:06 +0000 People in Sandpoint, Idaho, don’t know how to characterize a woman’s brush with a transgender woman in a Y.M.C.A. locker room, but the emergency call that followed is still reverberating.