Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:35:57 +0000 The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office.: Security threats led the Supreme Court to shut its front doors 16 years ago.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:45:42 +0000: Justice Kagan Tells House Panel That ‘Threats Have Come Very Close’
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:29:07 +0000 In her prepared remarks, Justice Elena Kagan said the Supreme Court Police estimated a 38 percent increase in threats this year.: Threats against the justices have been rising precipitously.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:46:40 +0000: Here’s the latest.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:07:32 +0000: Why Supreme Court Justices Are Asking for More Security
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:51:09 +0000 Supreme Court justices are asking lawmakers on Capitol Hill to increase their 2027 budget, with most of the additional funding earmarked for security. Ann E. Marimow, a New York Times reporter, explains why the justices say these measures are necessary to protect them from rising threats.: In Rare Testimony, Supreme Court Justices Will Ask Congress for Security Funds
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:36:54 +0000 Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first justices to appear before lawmakers since 2019, are requesting millions of dollars to address security concerns amid rising threats.: ‘I Am Frustrated’: Emails Show Blanche’s Role in Trump’s Retribution Campaign
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:50:11 +0000 The cooperation of Todd Blanche will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.: Red State, Blue Governor: It Could Happen in Iowa. Would It Matter?
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:02:27 +0000 Democrats have real hope for candidates for governor in red states like Iowa and Ohio, but if Republicans seize supermajorities in the legislatures, their power would be limited.: Can Democrats Win Rural Voters Turning Away From Trump? It’s a Tough Sell.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:21:09 +0000 House candidates like Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick,” have crafted messages based on lifetimes in rural regions. But messages need an audience, and many minds are closed to the party.: How a Promising Navy Drone Boat Program Got Mired in Politics
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:18:18 +0000 Navy acquisition reforms upended a $2.1 billion contract competition. When it was over, several companies with ties to the Trump administration had made the cut.: Maine ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:16:33 +0000 A federal immigration agent shot and killed a man in a car on Monday morning in Biddeford, Maine. It was the second fatal encounter in a week involving an agent and a person in a vehicle.: Health Dept. Rescinds Freeze on $10 Billion for 5 Democratic States
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:57:29 +0000 The reversal of the funding pause came after the administration faced repeated setbacks in a suit challenging the decision, which could have jeopardized programs for low-income households.: Wildfires Close Popular National Forest Area in Minnesota
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:39:46 +0000 Several fires in northeastern Minnesota are causing dangerous conditions and smoke in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, which is used for camping and other outdoor recreation.: Graham’s Death Complicates G.O.P. Agenda in Congress
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:02:33 +0000 Senators returned to the Capitol mourning their colleague, who played pivotal roles on multiple issues confronting lawmakers.: Democratic Senate Candidates in Maine Denounce Deadly ICE Shooting
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:01:13 +0000 The killing of a man in Biddeford quickly became an issue in the Senate race, with Democrats aiming to tie Senator Susan Collins to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.: Trump Says Fighting With Iran Has Resumed as He Orders Blockade and Tolls
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:46:33 +0000 After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal.: ICE Shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Through Open Passenger Window in Houston, Witnesses Say
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:14:50 +0000 A congresswoman and a lawyer relayed witness accounts that diverge from Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s version of the fatal encounter.: Helicopter Pilot Dies While Fighting Wildfire in Western Colorado
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:19:06 +0000 The pilot was the only person onboard when his helicopter crashed into a remote reserve during a firefighting mission.: A Guide to the Uncanny 2026 Midterm Elections, and How We Got Here
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:16:50 +0000 A lot of things have changed in American politics since our writer went on parental leave.: Lindsey Graham’s Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:11:22 +0000 Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has offered condolences to those who loved Mr. Graham while considering the political fallout from his death. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary election.