Graham Platner Files Paperwork to Withdraw From Maine Senate Race
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:52:51 +0000 The move paved the way for the party to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a race both parties see as key to the control of the Senate.: Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Declines to Testify in Court Examination of Evidence
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:02:46 +0000 A weeklong hearing disclosed new details about Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the ensuing investigation. A judge will decide later this year if Tyler Robinson, 23, will stand trial for the killing.: Maine Democrats Eyeing Late July Convention to Pick Platner Replacement
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:08:35 +0000 With plans still being finalized, officials are discussing a convention some time during the weekend of July 25-26 and are weighing options for choosing delegates.: ICE Killing in Houston Puts Focus on Surge in Immigration Arrests
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:18:35 +0000 The shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo occurred as immigration enforcement has ramped up across the country, with thousands being arrested daily.: ICE Deports Immigrant Who Was Pardoned for Sex Abuse Conviction
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:54:18 +0000 Minnesota state officials had granted a pardon to Tou Lue Vang, a Hmong man, drawing criticism that Democratic leaders were thwarting efforts to expel criminals.: Democrats Haunted by Biden-Harris Switch as They Replace Platner in Maine
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:57:28 +0000 The last-minute scramble to name a replacement reminds some in the party of the challenges they faced in 2024.: Trump Is Promoting ‘Freedom Fuel’ for $3.47 a Gallon. Who’s Behind It?
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:50:42 +0000 The president has praised a network of 25 recently rebranded gas stations in the Philadelphia region that have been selling gas for considerably less than the national average.: Ghanaian Influencer Is Extradited Over Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:01:33 +0000 Prosecutors accused Frederick Kumi of running a scheme that defrauded Americans out of $8 million. He was flown to the United States on Thursday, his lawyer said.: An Aging Assassin Was Caught by ICE. Will the U.S. Deport Him?
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:14:19 +0000 He helped plot a car bombing in Washington that killed two people in 1976. Fifty years later, old government secrets could decide his fate.: Trump Says Negotiations With Iran Will Continue as U.S. Ramps Up Strikes
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:16:05 +0000 U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.: Witnesses of ICE Killing in Houston Dispute the Official Account
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:10:28 +0000 The agency said a Mexican immigrant driving a van tried to ram agents before they shot him dead. A lawyer for three passengers said that was untrue.: Trump Says He Won’t Sign Housing Bill, in Protest Over Stalled Voting Measure
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:28:22 +0000 The president did not say he would veto the housing legislation, so it would still become law unless he does. But his pronouncement reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.: How Terrorist Groups Are Using A.I. to Gain an Edge in Battle
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:10:45 +0000 A.I. chatbots are not just a propaganda tool for violent extremists but are aiding in bomb construction and attack planning, new research finds.: Top Senate Democratic PAC Stockpiles Record Sum, as Money Chase Heats Up
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:04:04 +0000 Senate Majority PAC says it entered July with $126 million, a new midyear high, after raising $147 million with an affiliated nonprofit from April through June. But can it keep pace with the G.O.P.?: Why Some Women in Maine Are Mourning the End of Graham Platner’s Campaign
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:02:27 +0000 They believe the accuser, but they also grieve the demise of a campaign that promised that politics could be different — and they blame those who failed to find a less flawed candidate.: How Florida’s Dream of Ever-Lower Taxes Flew Too Close to the Sun
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:01:22 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed for a proposal to slash property taxes. But after some local Republican officials protested, he backpedaled, sort of.: Trump Administration Fires Members of Independent Election Group
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:23:28 +0000 The firings and a resignation at the Election Assistance Commission came as President Trump has sought to impose control over how ballots will be counted in the November midterms.: Man Charged in National Guard Shooting Is Hospitalized for Refusing Food
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:46:19 +0000 The “dire” condition of the suspect, who has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges, was “self-inflicted,” a judge said.: What We Know About the ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:41:23 +0000 Mr. Araujo was a father, a husband and a business owner who had moved to the United States 35 years ago from Mexico.: The U.S. and Iran Are Fighting Again. Is the Cease-Fire Over?
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:47:59 +0000 Eric Schmitt, a New York Times National Security correspondent, analyzes recent skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran and whether they threaten ongoing negotiations for a peace deal.: Bombing Iran Didn’t Work for Trump. Neither Did a Tentative Cease-Fire. Is There a Plan C?
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:05:12 +0000 The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.: New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:47:57 +0000 Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas. The White House defended the aircraft’s safety.: Mexican Man Fatally Shot by ICE Wasn’t the Intended Target
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:21:14 +0000 Officials say agents believed a passenger resembled one suspect, but the encounter quickly escalated into a fatal shooting.: Palm Beach Airport in Florida Is Renamed for Trump
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:11:11 +0000 The name change, approved earlier this year, took effect on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. New signage with President Trump’s name is expected roll out in the coming weeks.: In Boston, Fans With Roots Across a Continent Turned Out for Morocco
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:27:27 +0000 While Morocco did not advance to the semifinals, a large, diverse African diaspora in New England took pride in the team, which they adopted as their own.: Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing Admitted to the Crime in Text Messages, Prosecutors Say
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:19:22 +0000 In messages that prosecutors say were sent to his romantic partner, Tyler Robinson admitted he was the person who shot Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah university.