Cargo Ship Crashes Into Docked Riverboat in New Orleans
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:41:41 +0000
Search and rescue operations were continuing after the riverboat, which was docked and had 129 people aboard, was struck by a cargo ship on Friday afternoon, the authorities said.
Supreme Court Set to Hear Trump’s Ban on Asylum Claims at Border
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:37:10 +0000
Lower courts have ruled against the policy, which has effectively shut down avenues for people seeking asylum protections and to remain in the United States.
Meet Eileen Laubacher, the Navy Veteran Who Beat Lauren Boebert
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:06:16 +0000
Eileen Laubacher, a retired rear admiral, defeated one of the highest-profile supporters of President Trump in a deep-red district that she knows will be tough to hold.
Russia Revives Demand That NATO Retrench to Secure Ukraine Deal
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:05:56 +0000
The hard-line position of Russian officials in closed-door negotiations about ending the war thrusts European security into the heart of the talks.
Lauren Boebert Loses Re-election Bid in Colorado House Race to Eileen Laubacher
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:21:44 +0000
Ms. Boebert’s loss to Eileen Laubacher in a conservative House district represents a significant victory for Democrats.
Richard Glossip, Ex-Oklahoma Death Row Prisoner, Pleads to Lesser Charge
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:43:09 +0000
By pleading guilty to accessory to murder after the fact, Richard Glossip will avoid a retrial of the first-degree murder charge.
Hakeem Jeffries Pushes to Lock Down House Speakership, With No Challenger Emerging
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:22:38 +0000
Facing resistance from the left but no challenger, the Democratic leader is sewing up support from key coalitions as his allies say he deserves a unanimous vote.
Trump Signals New Strategy on Iran: A Waiting Game
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:20:50 +0000
The administration appears to be moving toward a long-term economic pressure campaign as President Trump expresses little urgency in securing a nuclear agreement.
Asian Americans Share Disappointment and Fear After Jensen Huang Scandal
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:05:47 +0000
Many East Asians said that he had swagger and seemed like a superhero. Now there are worries that the spy scandal turns into hyper scrutiny against them.
Sister June Carpenter, the Oldest Shaker, Has Died
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:27:04 +0000
Now there are only two practicing members of the last active Shaker community in the United States. Sister June was 88.
Even Scott Colom’s Backers Were Skeptical. Here’s How He Won in Mississippi.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:01:10 +0000
Few were paying much attention to Mr. Colom for most of his Senate campaign. Then he toppled the Republican incumbent.
‘We Squandered an Opportunity’: The Christian Right on Its Election Rout
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:20:51 +0000
The midterm election results were a stinging setback for the movement, setting off a scramble among activists to regroup ahead of the 2028 presidential contest.
A Restaurant Hosted Ramaswamy After His Attack Ad. It’s Paying a Price.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:31:26 +0000
When a popular restaurant agreed to serve as a campaign stop for G.O.P. candidates ahead of Election Day, longtime customers turned against it and Medina, Ohio, was left reeling.
After Influence Peddling Claims, White House Restricts Lobbyist Meetings
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:20:00 +0000
The office of Stephen Miller, President Trump’s new chief of staff, outlined a new policy that seeks to show independence from special interests.
Chris Van Hollen Set to Challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:11:39 +0000
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has emerged as a favorite of Democrats seeking an alternative to Senator Chuck Schumer, who says he has the votes to win.
Howard Lutnick Took Softer Line on Nvidia as Calls for Tougher Controls Grew
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:02:13 +0000
Critics say Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, and his department have shielded Nvidia as concerns have grown over A.I. chip sales to firms like Megaspeed.
Trump Had Urged Nvidia’s Jensen Huang to Fight for His Job
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:27:02 +0000
The president called the Nvidia chief on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of supporting him even as the spy scandal was intensifying.
What Does 2026 Mean for the Map in 2028?
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:14:35 +0000
Mississippi and other states have created new uncertainty about what, exactly, a red state is.
Rescue Ends in Brooklyn After 8 Die in Building Collapse
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:11:13 +0000
The Fire Department said the search for victims on Flatbush Avenue was over, while city investigators began looking into an excavation occurring next door.
Holscher Wins Kansas Governor Race, Retaining Seat for Democrats
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:16:10 +0000
State Senator Cindy Holscher won the race. Though Kansas is reliably Republican in presidential elections, its voters often break for Democrats in midterms.
Republican Setbacks Swell in the South With Stinging Loss in Mississippi
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 02:23:48 +0000
The Democrat Scott Colom’s stunning Senate upset punctuated a dismal midterm showing for the G.O.P. in a region they had dominated for years.
Kalshi Severs Its Relationship With Donald Trump Jr.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:08:25 +0000
The country’s largest prediction market says it ended its contract with the president’s eldest son after his investment firm took a larger stake in its prime competitor.