A California County Eyes a New Hire: Tina Peters, the Election Denier
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:41:17 +0000 The top elections official in Shasta County offered a job to Ms. Peters, a Trump supporter who was convicted of tampering with voting machines in Colorado.: Hegseth Campaigns for Republican Zach Nunn in Iowa
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:01:32 +0000 The appearance for Representative Zach Nunn was another departure from previous norms for the defense secretary, whose predecessors kept a greater distance from politics.: U.S. Airman Says He Would Accept Punishment for Protesting Iran War
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:34:19 +0000 Major Watson characterized the war in Iran as an act of American aggression and compared the U.S. military actions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.: Family Presses for Information About Fatal ICE Shooting in Maine
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:38:44 +0000 The Department of Homeland Security said there would be an investigation. But so far little has been disclosed about the killing last month.: House Panel Investigates Charges a Democrat Had Sexual Contact With Aide
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:09:57 +0000 Representative Jimmy Gomez of California acknowledged “personal mistakes” outside his marriage but denied breaking rules that bar relationships with a direct subordinate.: Trump Votes by Mail Again in Florida
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:20:16 +0000 The president also voted by mail in 2020 and in a Florida special election in March, even as he has railed against the practice and equated it to cheating.: Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000 Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?: Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Scrap F.B.I. Move to Maryland
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:15:03 +0000 The ruling is almost certainly not the end of the lengthy fight over the F.B.I.’s future headquarters, which has lasted for years.: Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Strategy of Picking U.S. Attorneys
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:37:18 +0000 It was the second federal appellate decision to take issue with the administration’s custom of leaving interim prosecutors in place to lead U.S. attorney’s offices to circumvent congressional approval.: Trump to Travel to Myrtle Beach to Rally for Darline Graham
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:19:44 +0000 The sister of Lindsey Graham was appointed to his Senate seat on an interim basis. She must win a runoff next week against a conservative House member to serve a full six-year term.: Florida Race to Replace Byron Donalds Features Candidates Who Have Already Run for Congress
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:48:36 +0000 We look at the crowded race to replace Byron Donalds.: Mary Peltola Shakes Up Campaign Staff Days Before Alaska’s Senate Primary
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:36:10 +0000 Ms. Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate, fired a longtime senior aide and named a new campaign manager.: Welcome to The Local: Twin Cities
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:24:27 +0000 We’ll be sharing neighborhood news and, today, talking with Hope Walz. We’ll also be revealing what Wirecutter is reviewing at the State Fair.: Border Construction in Big Bend Is Halted After Drawing Criticism
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:30:25 +0000 The Trump administration has been carving a path through some of the beloved national park’s major natural attractions.: What We Know About Damages From Hurricane Lala in Hawaii
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:28:04 +0000 The storm narrowly missed land, but its outer bands left the Big Island with power outages, road closures and flooded homes.: Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump’s Appeal of $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Payment
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:38:47 +0000 The court declined President Trump’s long-shot request that it reconsider his appeal. He has separately asked the court to overturn a much larger 2024 award.: As Iran Truce Expires and Options Shrivel, Trump Lashes Out
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:02:21 +0000 President Trump took aim at Oman, a U.S. ally that has been mediating the talks, as efforts to end a war he started have faltered.: Democratic Socialists Look for Upsets in Hostile Territory: Florida
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:14:16 +0000 Three primaries for the House and the Senate on Tuesday pose a fresh test for the left, this time in a conservative-leaning state where socialism is often seen as a dirty word.: Who Is the New White House Counsel?
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:33:59 +0000 President Trump appointed his former personal lawyer Will Scharf as White House counsel. Maggie Haberman, our White House correspondent, explains how Scharf might help the president avoid congressional oversight at a critical time.: Share Your Experiences With the Public Health System in Louisiana
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:23 +0000 The New York Times is examining how public health is changing in the state, from the whooping cough outbreak to vaccine policies, and we want to hear from you.: What Do Students Lose When They Stop Writing?
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:16:14 +0000 Educators are worried that many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills.: Killings Plunge in a City Once Known for Violence
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:02:49 +0000 After decades of notoriously high murder totals, Baltimore and the people whose work entails dealing with the city’s most violent crimes are adjusting to a new reality.: How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants to Transform Public Health
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:52:20 +0000 Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.: Islamophobia’s Rise in Texas: ‘I Won’t Rest Until Every Muslim Is Gone’
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:55:55 +0000 Muslim communities have been growing for decades, particularly around Dallas. Now, conservatives want to roll up the welcome mat.