Collins Leads Jackson in Maine Senate Race: 7 Takeaways From a New Poll
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:06:22 +0000 Voters in the battleground state favored Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent, over Troy Jackson, a Democrat, in several important areas, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.: In San Francisco, It’s a Good Time to Be a Satirist
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:43:39 +0000 Artificial intelligence companies are becoming pervasive in the city, and a humorist finds them ripe for mocking.: American Bar Association Fights to Keep Power to Vet Law Schools
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:03:00 +0000 Losing its accreditation ability would be a blow to the nation’s largest association of lawyers and another example of how the Trump administration is reshaping higher education.: ‘Survival Mode Time’: Republicans Accelerate Their Break With Trump
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:46:21 +0000 The dissent reflects growing unease about the party’s prospects in November, as the G.O.P. struggles to overcome the president’s unpopularity.: Abortion Pills, Vaccines and Food Safety: F.D.A. Nominee Heidi Overton Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:02:43 +0000 Dr. Heidi Overton has called mifepristone “dangerous to women.” As a White House aide, she worked to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children.: Democrats Show Strength in Michigan Senate Race but Trail in Maine, Polls Find
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:02:40 +0000 The party’s nominees lead in Michigan and New Hampshire but the Republican incumbent is ahead in Maine, according to New York Times/Siena polls of the three battlegrounds.: South Asians, a ‘Model Minority,’ Face Surging Racism in America
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:37:56 +0000 Social media posts, including from the Department of Homeland Security and a Texas Republican candidate, have helped stir fear among people of South Asian heritage.: Why Miami-Dade Is Eager to Promote ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:07:08 +0000 Some argue that the county can afford to embrace its fictional twin in the game, “Vice City,” because the real place has experienced a striking drop in violence over time.: Here’s the latest.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0000 President Xi Jinping’s first visit to the White House in a decade comes as President Trump continues his unexpected turn from a hard line on China.: Timothy Mellon, a G.O.P. Billionaire, Pulls Back His Money From Senate Republicans
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:12:59 +0000 Timothy Mellon, one of the party’s biggest donors in 2024, has so far withheld his midterm donations for Republican senators because he is unhappy about the failure to pass a key Trump priority.: Mary Peltola’s Campaign in Alaska Senate Race Is Rocked by Tumult, With Angry Outbursts and Slurs
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:24:57 +0000 Democrats hope that Mary Peltola can flip a Republican Senate seat in Alaska. Former aides describe a campaign and congressional office marked by chaos.: Newly Public Documents Shed New Light on Trump Investigations
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:31:45 +0000 Records unsealed on Wednesday include a 2023 appeals court opinion rejecting Donald J. Trump’s attempt to block Mike Pence’s grand jury testimony.: U.S. and China Agree to Extend Trade Truce by 2 Months, Bessent Says
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:25:36 +0000 The Treasury secretary, who is leading talks with China, said the countries had agreed to extend a trade truce until January.: 8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:54:53 +0000 The aircraft carrier with its crew of about 5,000 sailors has spent more than 300 days at sea.: Trump Aides Seek to Jump-Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:48:56 +0000 Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. negotiators had restarted conversations about Iran’s nuclear program, but that there were no breakthroughs.: New Details Emerge About ICE Officer Who Shot Man in Austin
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:29:58 +0000 The officer was hired last year and was not wearing a body camera when he shot the delivery driver, according to current and former officials.: Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Des Moines Register
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:07:27 +0000 The suit challenged a poll that showed Trump trailing Kamala Harris in the final weeks of the 2024 race. A judge warned that similar legal challenges could have a chilling effect on news reporting.: America’s A.I. Leaders Warn U.N. of Possible Peril Absent a Global Response
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:54:20 +0000 Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic told the Security Council that international cooperation was needed to ensure that A.I. remains under human control.: Canada’s Capital Bids Good Riddance to Trump Avenue as Tensions With U.S. Rise
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:59:30 +0000 Ottawa’s City Council decided that the street should no longer be named for President Trump, who recently signed an executive order changing Lake Ontario to Lake America.: A Teacher and Activist Admits to Making Up Palestinian Background
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:10:17 +0000 Hannah Gann, who teaches at a Philadelphia high school, said that she had misled people for years and that she is “a white woman of significant privilege.”: Trouble in the Heartland
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:24:48 +0000 The G.O.P. is on defense in the so-called “blue wall” states and beyond as gas prices remain high.: Melania Trump’s Busy Schedule: A New Show, a Foster-Care Bill and Reading Executive Orders
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:23:01 +0000 In a burst of activity this week, the enigmatic first lady told Americans what she has been up to after a quiet summer. Her activities have included filming a new documentary series about her life.: Xi’s Visit Will Fuel More Scrutiny Over His Health
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:40:05 +0000 Discussion about the Chinese leader’s health is heavily censored in China even as the 73-year-old is expected to remain in power.: Here’s the latest.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:19:18 +0000: Trump Invites Putin to Attend Group of 20 Summit in Miami
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:40:28 +0000 Many leaders are unlikely to welcome the Russian leader’s presence at the event because of his country’s war against Ukraine.: Michigan Governor Orders Inquiry After ICE Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:25:10 +0000 A Guatemalan immigrant died after being chased by agents in Grand Rapids, the latest death stemming from immigration enforcement around the country.: Paul LePage, a Trump Ally, Says a Family Member Is Being Deported
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:41:14 +0000 The former Maine governor, a Republican running for Congress, said the Trump administration is seeking to wrongly deport his son’s father-in-law, who has a work permit.: Trump Backtracks on Plan for New Controls on N.I.H. Grants
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:16:35 +0000 Democrats and Republicans in Congress opposed the creation of a commission with the power to veto federal research awards.: St. Paul Police Chief Sues Mayor, Accusing Her of Sexual Harassment
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:35:48 +0000 The lawsuit comes days after an independent review found that Mayor Kaohly Her had treated employees in an “offensive and inappropriate way” and created an “uncomfortable work environment.”: As Trump Welcomes Xi, More Americans Have a Positive View of China
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:09:12 +0000 Experts attribute the changing mood to fading memories of the coronavirus pandemic, awareness of China’s tech innovations and disaffection with President Trump’s trade wars.: As Xi Visits Washington, Trump Plays Down China’s Actions Against U.S. Interests
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:14:18 +0000 Despite the rivalry between the United States and China, President Trump has repeatedly found ways to give President Xi Jinping of China a pass, portraying him more as a personal friend than a competitor.: Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:05:47 +0000 As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, his country lags behind the United States on A.I. development in key areas — but Beijing has advantages elsewhere.: Officials Investigating Mississippi Student Deaths Issue Warning About Kratom
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:50:26 +0000 The herbal substance Kratom was found during inquiries into the recent deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Their causes of death have not been determined.: RFK Jr. Drew $4 Million in Book Advances From Publisher Who Also Monetized MAHA
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:46:36 +0000 A new disclosure also shows $210,000 in consulting fees paid to Cheryl Hines, the health secretary’s wife, by one of several MAHA-affiliated groups capitalizing from his agenda.: Hackers Say They Stole Thousands of Sensitive F.B.I. Personnel Records
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:52:32 +0000 The compromise, if confirmed, would be the latest in a string of cybersecurity failures at the F.B.I., which said it was investigating the matter.: ICE Mistakenly Detains U.S. Citizen in Chicago Area, Leaving Him Injured
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:30:40 +0000 The Department of Homeland Security said agents released the man after he identified himself. He was taken to a hospital with head and neck injuries, local police said.