L.G.B.T.Q. Figures Who Shaped History From the Margins
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:48:40 +0000
Their names may not be familiar, but they helped define queer art, activism and storytelling as we know it today.
Three Firefighters Die as Wildfires Ravage Utah and Colorado
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:26:29 +0000
The firefighters died in a blaze in Colorado. Fires have swept the arid border region after a warm winter produced less snow than normal.
Colorado’s Primary for Governor Pivots to Trump and Who Will Fight Him
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:34 +0000
The Democratic primary on Tuesday is likely to decide the next governor, and Senator Michael Bennet, once seen as a shoo-in, is in a dogfight with Attorney General Phil Weiser.
Rats, Leaks and Broken Elevators: Repair Backlog Plagues Federal Buildings
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:59 +0000
After decades, deferred maintenance totals an estimated $50 billion. But getting repair funds from Congress is a laborious process.
White House Secretly Swayed Board Meant to Protect Federal Workers From Unfair Firings
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:15 +0000
Behind the scenes, the Trump White House went to extensive lengths to advance its theory of executive power, potentially giving the president remarkable leeway to install loyalists at nearly every echelon of government.
Iran’s World Cup Elimination Ends a Politically Charged Odyssey
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:33:27 +0000
The Iranian team’s departure from the tournament ends one of the most politically charged odysseys in recent sports history. Its soccer federation criticized the United States and praised Mexico.
The City Where Colombia, and Much of Latin America, Plays as the Home Team
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:08:46 +0000
Miami has hosted some of the biggest events in South American and Caribbean sports, including Colombia’s match on Saturday. Brazil and Uruguay have also played World Cup games there.
Julia Letlow, Lifted by Trump, Wins Republican Senate Runoff in Louisiana
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:54:31 +0000
If she reaches the Senate, Ms. Letlow would replace Senator Bill Cassidy and become the first G.O.P. woman to represent Louisiana in the chamber.
Pro-Transgender Candidate Is Chased From a Trans Rights Event Over Gaza
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:59 +0000
Scott Wiener, who is running to replace Nancy Pelosi, was surrounded by a small group of protesters shouting invective before a transgender march in San Francisco.
Michigan Couple Are Charged With Murder After Death of Morbidly Obese Son
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:31:11 +0000
Seven-year-old Casper O’Brien weighed 255 pounds when he died last year. Prosecutors said he was bedridden and subsisted on little more than snack foods.
Trump Picks Lance Schroyer as New ICE Director
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:31:00 +0000
The president said he was nominating Lance Schroyer, an adviser to Markwayne Mullin, the D.H.S. secretary, to lead the high-profile agency.
Texas Has a New Way to Teach History: In Chronological Order
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0000
Most states teach history by subject. Texas will go chronologically, starting with ancient history and reaching World War II by seventh grade.
At Least 4 Dead in Kentucky Flooding, Governor Says
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:20:22 +0000
Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said emergency crews were rescuing people from flooded homes and vehicles on Saturday. Rain was expected to continue into the night.
White House Releases Images of the Trump ‘Patriot Passport’
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:06:47 +0000
The State Department said it planned to release 40,000 U.S. passports featuring an image of the president to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Now It’s Fireworks and a Fence Keeping Tourists From the Reflecting Pool
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:40:12 +0000
Chain-link fencing now surrounds the pool in preparation for a Fourth of July celebration. It has not stopped people from gawking.
Watergate Today as a Blip of a Story? Vance Might Not Be Entirely Wrong.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:02:43 +0000
Nixon’s offenses were not a deep-state invention. But in the age of Donald Trump, and in a fractured media environment, voters have become more inured to political scandal.
Colorado Supreme Court Delay Threatens Democratic Redistricting Effort
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:02:31 +0000
Both parties are awaiting a decision on the validity of ballot proposals to redraw Colorado’s maps ahead of 2028. Democrats say each day without a ruling puts the proposals at risk.
Jeffries Faces Steep Test as Far Left Builds Strength in Congress
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:19:13 +0000
The victories of Darializa Avila Chevalier and other anti-establishment candidates are changing the face of House Democrats, posing a challenge for their leader.
What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:01:17 +0000
Saturday’s election is the latest test of President Trump’s influence in G.O.P. contests.
Trump-Backed Great American State Fair Features Extra Tinges of Red
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:02:09 +0000
At the kickoff to the Great American State Fair, exhibits celebrating the nation were on display. So were conservative themes.