Jimmy Gomez at Risk of Losing Seat Amid Sexual Misconduct Inquiry
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:53:58 +0000 Representative Jimmy Gomez, who represents a safe Democratic district, is facing an intraparty challenge from a progressive candidate.: Why Miami Is a Destination for Latin America’s Political Exiles
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:13:09 +0000 The city’s Hispanic majority, news media reach and air links to Latin America have made it an ideal base for politicians escaping their home countries.: U.S. Expels Cuban Diplomat After Fiery Showdown at United Nations
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:37:17 +0000 Tensions have risen between the United States and Cuba as the Trump administration tries to force the island’s Communist government to make drastic changes.: As Midterm Ads Focus on Epstein, a Florida Senator Is the Latest Target
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:47:54 +0000 A new ad criticizes Senator Ashley Moody, a Republican, for voting against releasing files on Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex crimes in Palm Beach.: California’s High-Speed Rail Chief Quits Amid Questions About Spending
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:47:35 +0000 Ian Choudri, the chief executive of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, stepped down weeks after state investigators questioned the spending of $600,000 by the agency.: Hegseth Fires Top Army General He Accused of Leaking Information to Media
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:59:49 +0000 Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was fired as part of a broad and highly unusual campaign to find and punish senior military officers who speak to reporters.: State Dept. to Shift Millions in Contraception Funding to Cover Energy Costs
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:31:53 +0000 In a memo, the department told lawmakers it was redirecting up to $125 million in foreign aid, including nearly $49 million that Congress appropriated for family planning programs in low-income countries.: Trump Wants to Kick ‘Rogue Activist Judges’ Off Cases. Can He?
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:02:57 +0000 A Supreme Court decision and ethics opinions give judges room to speak their minds.: 2026 Midterm Election Ballot Measures: What Races We’re Watching
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:56:01 +0000 More than 140 statewide ballot measures will go before voters during the midterms. Here are the races we’re watching.: Third-Party Spoilers, Long Fueled by Both Parties, Could Matter This Year
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:06 +0000 The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska has drawn the most attention, but both parties are quietly trying to use little-known candidates in other battlegrounds to siphon votes, too.: Here’s the latest.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:00:19 +0000: A Clash Over Trans Women in Sports Erupts at a Pro Soccer Game
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:22:17 +0000 For protesters seeking a ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, it made sense to protest near fans of the Portland Thorns, who are known for progressive politics.: Michigan Voters Split on Candidate Solutions to Data Center Proposals
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:02:55 +0000 In battleground Michigan, residents disagree on which candidate in a marquee House race has the better solution to a data center proposal.: Campaign for California’s Billionaire Tax Pins Its Hopes on Influencers and Social Media
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:02:28 +0000 Supporters of a California wealth tax are short on cash and are relying on cheaper campaign methods to get their word out.: Websites For Midterm Candidates Are Filled With A.I.-Written Text, Analysis Shows
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:55:40 +0000 The use of A.I. chatbots to write candidate biographies and policy positions is another way the technology is entangled with elections.: Nvidia Chief, Jensen Huang, Is Seen as Target of Chinese Spy Plot
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:27:01 +0000 A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was found to be passing intelligence to Beijing. President Trump was briefed and took no action.: The Red States That Could Decide the Senate
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:58:19 +0000 Democrats need to flip four Republican-held Senate seats to regain the majority, but some of their targets are in states President Trump won by double digits in 2024. Our election data reporter Evan Reynolds explains just how difficult that might be.: Idaho Voters Will Pick Their State Gun on Tuesday
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:01:39 +0000 An advisory referendum will give Idahoans a choice of six weapons to make their state gun, though none of them are exactly linked to their state.: Ilhan Omar Investigation Involves New Scrutiny of Long-Disputed Marriage
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:30:09 +0000 Several current and former law enforcement officials said an Obama-era investigation found some evidence that Ms. Omar had entered into a sham marriage with a man suspected of being her brother.: Can Influencers Help Pass the Billionaire Tax?
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:54:20 +0000 Laurel Rosenhall, one of our California reporters, describes how proponents of a tax on billionaires are countering their opponents’ enormous TV ad spending by spending small amounts on influencers.: I Can Hear Everything
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:33 +0000 The world can be tough to navigate with one working ear. Even now with two, I still face challenges.: Five Takeaways From the New Hampshire Senate Debate
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:10:16 +0000 Representative Chris Pappas and former Senator John E. Sununu both stressed their willingness to buck their parties on occasion. Neither had kind words for President Trump.: Trump Administration Moves to Close East Potomac Park to Begin Golf Project
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:42 +0000 The government said in a court filing that it would meet the Nov. 15 deadline set by President Trump to close East Potomac Park to build a championship golf course there.: In Michigan, El-Sayed Faces Heat From Former Primary Rival as Election Nears
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:21:52 +0000 Representative Haley Stevens has been less than enthusiastic about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, injecting late intraparty tensions into a race that could decide Senate control.: Fire Breaks Out at South Carolina Nuclear Site
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:53:00 +0000 The fire at the Savannah River National Laboratory prompted officials to limit air traffic in the area. One person was hospitalized with minor injuries, officials said.: Vance Proposes Restarting Peace Talks in Outreach to Iranian Official
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:15:19 +0000 In his letter, the vice president suggested an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including about Iran’s nuclear program.: Judge Rejects Trump Officials’ Bid to Set Aside California Ballots
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:14:32 +0000 The judge ruled that no immediate action was necessary, dealing another setback to the administration as it moves to target voting by noncitizens.: Alaska Governor Orders Investigation Into Peltola Campaign Over Second Dan Sullivan Recruitment Claims
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:22:59 +0000 President Trump had lashed out at Mary Peltola after The New York Times reported that her campaign and national Democrats helped recruit spoiler candidates to the race. He offered no explanation of what crime may have been committed.: A Top Dartmouth Leader Steps Down Over Undisclosed A.I. Use in Writings
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:59:23 +0000 Santiago Schnell, who had been provost since last year, will leave after a review found that he had improperly used A.I. in published opinion articles.: She Was Arrested After Leaving Her Kids for Days. It Sparked a Debate.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:56:58 +0000 A Florida sheriff’s office arrested a mother who had left her children home alone for days to go on a work trip, reigniting the debate over when parents act irresponsibly.: Cabinet Officials on the Campaign Trail? Ethics Experts Say Some Are Breaking the Law.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:29:35 +0000 As Trump officials stump for Republican candidates facing difficult races, ethics experts say they are being lax about complying with the Hatch Act, a federal anti-corruption law.: Trump Officials Discussing Sanctions Relief for Russian Fund, Russia Acknowledges
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:37:41 +0000 A Russian official said potential relief for a state investment fund was part of talks. Russia has sought to wring economic benefits from the negotiations on ending the war with Ukraine.: As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:23:35 +0000 The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. The president, who is tightening his inner circle, has lashed out at critics, held meandering rallies and feasted on a diet of news clips and “A.I. slop,” as one aide put it.: In Her Final Months, Dolores Huerta Was Lauded for Revealing a Deep Secret
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:47:04 +0000 Ms. Huerta, a champion for workers and Latinos, revealed this year that she had been sexually assaulted by Cesar Chavez. But some women said she rebuffed their own complaints about abuse within the movement.: Atlanta’s Mayor Walked Away After Covid Chaos. Will Voters Make Her Georgia’s Governor?
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0000 Keisha Lance Bottoms, in her bid for Georgia governor, has faced pointed criticism of her leadership in Atlanta and disappointment in her decision to leave after one term.: Can John Sununu, a Senator Before Trump, Reclaim His New Hampshire Seat?
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:15:43 +0000 Plus, ballot-stacking in Alaska and a polling surprise in South Carolina.: Officials Back Trump’s Claim That Triumphal Arch Is Needed for National Security
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:48:46 +0000 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, submitted sworn statements to a federal court regarding the construction project.: Justice Dept. Turns Civil Rights Group’s Informant Against It
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:58:29 +0000 Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center say that federal prosecutors capitalized on the informant’s money problems and exposure to indictment to persuade him to assist the government.