U.S. Employers Told to Dismiss Thousands of Immigrant Workers
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:19:02 +0000
Shifting deadlines are confusing businesses as the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and others looms, making them ineligible to live and work in the United States.
The Platner Drama Is Reviving Debate Among Democrats Over a Double Standard
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:47:58 +0000
His candidacy stoked tensions among Democrats over gender and how to win back working-class voters.
As the World Cup Wraps in L.A., the 2028 Olympics Beckon
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:35:31 +0000
Hundreds of thousands of people took public transit to World Cup events in car-crazy Los Angeles, a hopeful sign for officials planning the Summer Games.
Strait of Hormuz Will Soon Be Declared Open to All Traffic, U.S. Officials Say
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:32:14 +0000
The officials said that Iranian negotiators blamed the recent ship attacks on rogue military units.
Graham Platner Files Paperwork to Withdraw From Maine Senate Race
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:00:05 +0000
The move paved the way for Democrats 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 22:05:51 +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 Announce July 25 Convention to Pick Platner Replacement
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:54:32 +0000
The gathering will take place in Bangor, the state party announced.
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 20:54:19 +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 23:56:19 +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?
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:35:04 +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.
Houston to Investigate How ICE Agent Came to Kill a Mexican Immigrant
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:47:10 +0000
The agency said Lorenzo Salgado Araujo tried to ram agents with a van before one shot him dead. A lawyer for his 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 09:02:28 +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.
If Florida Slashes Property Taxes, Where Will the Money Come From?
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:22:45 +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.