Trump Administration to Expand Deportation Flights to Haiti
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:54:22 +0000
Flights to the Caribbean nation will increase from once a month to once a week now that the Supreme Court allowed President Trump to cancel a humanitarian program.
Trump Raises Money in Texas With Control of the Senate in the Balance
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:39:31 +0000
Many Republicans are hoping for financial support from President Trump, whose fund-raising power in the party remains unmatched despite his low poll numbers.
U.S. to Withdraw 200 Troops Sent to Nigeria Under Trump
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:30:40 +0000
Officials say the small, limited deployment could serve as a model. But terrorists in the country have continued to attack and kill.
Starbucks Drops Drink Powder That Enveloped Baristas in Clouds of Dust
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:36:58 +0000
Baristas said the ingredient left them coughing and sneezing.
Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Closing Arguments Begin
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:21:56 +0000
Ms. Clancy’s lawyer told the jury that she was “a darn good mother” who should not be held criminally responsible for her children’s deaths.
ICE agent Christian Castro Released From Texas Jail After Minnesota Loses Court Fight
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:22:16 +0000
The state had sought to have the agent extradited from Texas to answer charges in Minneapolis related to an on-duty shooting that wounded an immigrant.
Democrats to Force Senate Vote on Israel’s Human Rights Practices
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:46:15 +0000
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is leading a group of Democrats seeking answers about violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Trump’s Strength in Primaries is Clear. The Midterms Pose a Different Test.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:20:41 +0000
The president’s pull with the party base has been clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make him a liability with swing voters.
Judge Allows Option of Manslaughter Verdict in Lindsay Clancy Case
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:25:22 +0000
If jurors find Ms. Clancy guilty in the strangling deaths of her three children, they will choose among first-degree murder, second-degree murder and manslaughter.
He Thought He Destroyed a Flock Camera, but It Was a Decoy, Police Say
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:54:01 +0000
A Florida man was charged over the vandalism of a decoy version of the automated license plate readers, the authorities said.
Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:12:54 +0000
Mark Paoletta, also a close associate of Justice Clarence Thomas’s, has been named by President Trump to lead the National Capital Planning Commission.
State Department Advances Trump Crackdown on ‘Far-Left Terrorism’
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:56:01 +0000
Critics say the Trump administration’s focus is disproportionate, as analysts raise alarms about the growing strength of far-right movements.
West Point Climate Professor Says He Was Fired for Refusing to ‘Defy Science’
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:03:57 +0000
Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing the U. S. Military Academy, where he was a professor of geography and the only climate scientist, after being fired.
New White House Counsel Isn’t a Yes Man, but He Won’t Say No, Either
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:15:05 +0000
Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.
Justice Dept. Charges Owner of Failed Surrogacy Firm With Fraud
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:58:28 +0000
The owner of Surro Connections is accused of stealing over $1 million from prospective parents and using it to pay off gambling debts, take trips and purchase luxury goods.
Secret Service Officials Said to Be Put on Leave Amid Internal Inquiry
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:34:15 +0000
The agency’s top spokesman is among those on leave, according to two Trump administration officials. The agency said three people faced a misconduct investigation.
Man Accused of Bringing Guillotine to D.C. Is Arrested
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:39:21 +0000
Philan-Tam-Duy Le, 35, of Julian, Calif., was taken into custody for “being in possession of the guillotine,” the police said.
Armed Man Arrested Near Trump Golf Course Is Sent to Mental Health Court
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:57:46 +0000
A California judge suspended criminal proceedings against the man, a former Marine, who had been arrested days before the president was set to visit for a fund-raiser.
Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:42:33 +0000
A judge found that Democratic lawmakers had not followed proper procedures in passing a redistricting amendment, but the state Supreme Court will have the final say.
How Darline Graham’s Politics Compare With Her Brother’s as She Runs for Senate
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:19:38 +0000
Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked about her brother’s political goals — or her own.
Judge Handling 9/11 Case Sets June 2028 Trial Date
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:20:50 +0000
Prosecutors had asked for an earlier start. The judge has not yet ruled on several issues related to the defendants’ torture in C.I.A. prisons.
Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:21:38 +0000
The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The agent could be released from jail on Thursday.
The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:27:10 +0000
Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region she’s from, that meant a lot.
A Republican Attack Ad Used a Family’s Tragedy. Now They’re Furious.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:16:05 +0000
Relatives of a family killed by a semi truck say they were not consulted about the ad, which connected the crash to illegal immigration.
Texas Law Targeting Drag Shows Is Struck Down Again by Judge
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:20:44 +0000
The judge’s message to people offended by drag performances was, “Just don’t go.” Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to appeal again.
Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:40:42 +0000
The order came amid a spate of legal challenges, including one by Democratic state attorneys general, that could still result in the rules being blocked.
A Tax Program for Development in Chicago Left Poor Areas Behind, Study Says
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:32:42 +0000
New research suggests that TIF, a multibillion dollar tax program intended to revive the city’s blighted neighborhoods, has mostly benefited downtown areas.
Iran War Weighs on Virginia Beach Voters in Key House Race
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:05:57 +0000
The conflict with Iran is uniquely salient to the Virginia Beach voters deciding which party will win a critical House contest.