John D. Rockefeller IV, West Virginia Governor and Senator, Dies at 89
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:20:24 +0000 The rare Democrat in a fabled family of wealthy Republicans, he served 30 years as senator and helping bring health insurance to millions of low-income children.: Here’s the latest.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:32 +0000: YouTuber Accused of Child Sexual Abuse Is Arrested After Discussing Behavior in Film
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:04:08 +0000 A man known for online rants about pro football spoke in a documentary about accusations that he had a sexual interest in minors, prompting law enforcement to bring charges.: Fed Up With Politics and Struggle, Young Voters Rose Up
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:26:55 +0000 Young people powered Democratic candidates, joining global demands for generational change from a cohort weary of older people sitting on jobs and devouring resources.: A Democrat Will Govern Texas. Republicans Won’t Make It Easy.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:03:37 +0000 After a sweeping Democratic victory, Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa will try to reshape a state molded by decades of conservative policymaking, with Republicans still in control of the State Senate.: Man’s ‘Bucket List’ Voyage Ends With Rescue From Sailboat After Weeks Adrift
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:02:50 +0000 Against the advice of friends, Harry Blodgett and his one-eyed dog, Sasha, set sail for American Samoa in August.: Texas Led the Conservative Overhaul of Education. What Now?
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:06:20 +0000 In Texas, teaching on race and gender was restricted, Christianity was encouraged and private school vouchers expanded. It may be hard for Democrats to reverse those policies.: How the College Board Is Fighting A.I. Cheating on the SAT Tests
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:24:58 +0000 The group behind the college exams is planning new measures to keep up with high-tech breaches and “time zone” cheating.: Day Drinking With the President
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:44:30 +0000 On a visit to Lyndon Johnson’s Texas ranch, a cub reporter learned why it pays to get out of Washington.: 1 Officer Is Killed and 3 Are Wounded in Shootout on Suburban Denver Bus
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:03:02 +0000 A civilian was also injured after a man opened fire on officers who pursued him onto a bus in Lakewood, Colo., the authorities said. The gunman was shot dead by the police.: Democratic Gains Could Advance an Alternative to the Electoral College
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:46 +0000 Lawmakers in states with new total Democratic control said they would try to join an effort to try to elect the next president effectively by popular vote. But momentum has stalled before.: In Tight Mississippi Senate Race, Votes Are Carefully Scrutinized
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:03:27 +0000 A phalanx of lawyers, observers and campaign officials are watching the counting of votes in the race for Senate, where a Democratic challenger has a slim lead.: Rubio Says Elections in Venezuela Would ‘Ideally’ Be Held Next Year
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:42:55 +0000 Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid out a series of steps the United States wants to see before Venezuela holds free elections.: Trump Moves to Make Oval Office a National Monument
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:24:38 +0000 The president’s announcement reinforced his post-midterm elections preoccupation on White House renovation projects.: These 5 Midterm Races Tell the Story of the Democrats’ Blue Wave
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:03:36 +0000 The districts are very different, but they all explain how the Democrats won so big.: The Major U.S. Cities That Have Elected Democratic Socialist Mayors
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:05:23 +0000 Nithya Raman’s win in Los Angeles adds to the list of major cities with democratic socialist leaders.: ‘Let’s Go, Bahhston’: Logan Airport Chooses Its New Voice
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:48:47 +0000 A pipe fitter from Massachusetts beat out thousands of other applicants to provide the voice that welcomes travelers to Boston Logan Airport.: Trump Says He Met With a Senior Russian Official on a Ukraine Peace Deal
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:47:35 +0000 President Trump said the deal “might involve all of Europe.” He indicated he had met with a Kremlin envoy whom Melania Trump hosted at the White House on Thursday.: Hegseth Lashes Out at Critics Calling for His Firing
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:30:30 +0000 In a new video, the defense secretary vowed to “finish what we have started.” Some Republicans say the Iran war was a big factor in their party’s midterm losses.: National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:50:58 +0000 The Pentagon said that the decision by Pete Hegseth to widen the patrols was made on Oct. 29, just before a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections.: Harriet Hancock, a Force in South Carolina’s Gay Rights Movement, Has Died
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:54:45 +0000 She became an early and leading activist for gay and lesbian rights in a time and place where that was extremely rare. She was 89.: Rubio Dismisses Reports He Will Leave His Jobs to Run for President
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:49:38 +0000 President Trump’s secretary of state and national security adviser said he intended to stick with the administration to the end.: Trump Takes Fresh Aim at Alaska, Still Counting Its Senate Results
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:21:53 +0000 Mary Peltola, the Democrat, was leading Senator Dan Sullivan, the Republican, in incomplete returns. A New York Times analysis suggested she was on track to prevail.: Voters in 4 States Limit Trans Athletes
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:16:21 +0000 Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Washington approved bans on trans athletes on female sports teams. Organizers said the results were likely to lead to similar ballot efforts elsewhere.: For Democrats, Midterm Wins Bring New Challenge
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:42:41 +0000 The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, explains where moderates and progressives agree, including affordability and oversight, and where they remain divided.: In Alaska, Ranked-Choice Ballots Are Unlikely to Be Enough for Dan Sullivan
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:08:21 +0000 An analysis shows Mary Peltola is likely to keep her lead in the Senate race in part because of ballots she’d accumulate in ranked-choice tabulation from supporters of the other Dan Sullivan.: Trump Tried to Undermine the Nation’s Elections. It Didn’t Work.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:47:36 +0000 Millions of Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday in an election that showed the resiliency of democracy. The president said he would accept the results.: Black Southerners Voted at Unusually High Levels — and They Voted for Democrats
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:22:02 +0000 Democrats in the South used anger over redistricting, cuts to key federal programs and attacks on Black history to help galvanize a crucial bloc of voters to the polls.: Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Defeating Karen Bass
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:30:29 +0000 The 45-year-old City Council member defeated the incumbent mayor, Karen Bass, 73, a sweeping success for a new generation of progressive leaders.: JoAnna Mendoza Wins in Arizona, Giving Democrats a Key House Pickup
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:45:13 +0000 The Democrat, a retired Marine, defeated Representative Juan Ciscomani, a two-term Republican, in a highly competitive district in southeastern Arizona.: ‘More Divided Than Ever’: For Jewish Voters, a Mix of Elation and Dread
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:34:46 +0000 Juggling celebration and concern, American Jews are negotiating their place in a dramatically shifting political landscape.: Newsom Commutes the Sentences of California’s 548 Death Row Inmates
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:44:34 +0000 Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is considering a run for president, called capital punishment morally objectionable. Though California hasn’t executed anyone for 20 years, that represents about a quarter of death sentences nationwide.: Harmeet Dhillon, Leader of Justice Department’s Civil Rights Unit, Resigns
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:36:29 +0000 The move came after conflicts with Justice Department leaders, including disagreements over legal strategy in the midterm elections, people familiar with the matter said.: Why a Merciless Supreme Court Rebuke on Election Eve Matters
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:21:55 +0000 The justices took just hours to reject Trump’s bid to meddle in the election.: U.S. Finds Subdued Foreign Meddling Operations in Midterm Elections
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:31:32 +0000 Russia was linked to influence campaigns targeting Democrats that gained little traction, but the Kremlin may be more focused on France’s elections in the spring.: DOJ Steps Up Leak Investigation on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:10:29 +0000 Investigators, using subpoenas and other law enforcement powers, are accelerating an inquiry that takes the Trump administration into the inner workings of the court.: How Democrats Won Across the South
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:18:12 +0000 They won Senate races in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, with a Mississippi race still too close to call. Their wins lifted down-ballot candidates too.: Shannon Taylor Unseats 10-Term Republican in Virginia House Race
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:22:38 +0000 Shannon Taylor’s defeat of Representative Rob Wittman adds to Democrats’ overwhelming gains across the country.: Virginia House Republican Who Had Seemed Vulnerable Fends Off Democrat
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:08:23 +0000 Representative John McGuire, a Republican, held off a challenge from former Representative Tom Perriello, a Democrat.: Sam Forstag, a Smoke Jumper, Flips a House Seat for Democrats in Montana
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:34:14 +0000 The union leader’s victory gives his party its first congressional seat in the state in more than 30 years.: 3 Are Injured in Shooting at Des Moines Post Office
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:05:05 +0000 A woman who works at the post office was taken into custody outside the building, the police said.: What to Know About Sexual Abuse Settlements Paid by Catholic Dioceses in the U.S.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:11:14 +0000 A new agreement in New York is only the latest that Catholic dioceses have reached since the early 2000s with people who say they were victims of clergy sexual abuse.: Katherine Clark Could Be the House Majority Leader. Who Is She?
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:08:12 +0000 A Massachusetts liberal who has never sought the No. 1 leadership spot, Ms. Clark is known as an adept member manager.: They Made History as ‘Firsts.’ That’s Not What They Ran On.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:57:45 +0000 Several midterm winners broke barriers, but with campaigns that focused on delivering material change to the lives of Americans.: The Big-Name Democrats Whose Bets Paid Off in the Midterms
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:01:06 +0000 Victory has a thousand fathers. And Democrats everywhere are clamoring for a piece of this midterm triumph.: How Colom Changed a Long Shot in Mississippi Into a Race Too Close to Call
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:10:10 +0000 Scott Colom, a Democrat, ran a viral ad and courted Republicans at a Trump rally before winning virtually the same number of votes as Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican.