South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:28:11 +0000 Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.: Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-in Voting Could Add to Election Confusion
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:20:31 +0000 The limits on mail-in voting may not go into effect by November, with at least one state vowing to sue. But some states and experts warned about further voter confusion.: C.I.A. Director Makes Secret Visit to Moscow
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:51:25 +0000 John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow in a military cargo plane from Riga, Latvia. It is not clear whom he met or what the purpose of his trip was.: What We Know About the Hawk Fire Near Reno
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:32:15 +0000 Thousands of residents were evacuated and dozens of homes burned in Nevada, and forecasters are concerned that critical conditions could return.: Fringe Views in Primary Campaigns Rattle Florida Jews
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:23:22 +0000 It has been an uneasy primary season for Jewish voters, with debates over Israel animating many races. But what happened in Florida went beyond that.: How the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:17:43 +0000 The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary, but consequential orders.: Hegseth’s Purge of Top Generals Leaves the Army Rudderless
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:47:47 +0000 The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones.: Trump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America as U.S.-Canada Trade War Heats Up
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:45:57 +0000 The president’s threat is his latest jab at Canada since trade talks between the two countries broke down.: G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:44:19 +0000 Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president’s actions have been vocal in opposition to the move, which they say will harm their constituents.: Trump Wants to Restrict Mail-In Voting. See Which States Rely on It The Most.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:05:55 +0000 Nearly 30 percent of voters nationwide use mail ballots. President Trump is seeking greater federal control of mail voting.: Tech Leaders Haven’t Stopped the Billionaire Tax So Far. Will Ads Work?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:03:43 +0000 The latest opposition effort is led by Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google, who has contributed more than $100 million this year toward California campaign efforts.: Democratic Senators Ask Homeland Security for Details About Idled Planes
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:05 +0000 The request follows a New York Times story, which revealed that Homeland Security had spent $464 million on used jets that rarely fly.: How Do You Feel About the Risks of Youth Football?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:13:39 +0000 A new study shows that N.F.L. players have a high risk for developing degenerative brain disease. Does anyone in your family play football? We want to know your thoughts.: John Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:53:29 +0000 Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.: Poll Shows Josh Shapiro Leading Pennsylvania Governor’s Race
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:20 +0000 A New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity and having support in the state for a possible presidential bid.: Your Child Plays Football. How Can You Minimize Risk of C.T.E.?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:33:03 +0000 Researchers say it’s all about reducing the total number of blows to the head.: What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoff Elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:23 +0000 President Trump’s endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.: How Many N.F.L. Players Will Have C.T.E.?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0000 New research finds that at least one in four N.F.L. players who died in a six-year period had C.T.E., a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated impacts to the head. Our reporter John Branch unpacks the data and its implications for the sport.: She Was Absolved of a Heinous Crime. Why Won’t They Leave Her Alone?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:24:33 +0000 A judge exonerated Nancy Smith, an Ohio bus driver, after she was convicted of abusing children in her care. Now, prosecutors want to reverse an order saying she was innocent.: Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:07:23 +0000 “We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.: At Least 1 in 4 NFL Players Gets CTE, Major New Study Finds
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:06:57 +0000 The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.: Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:45:03 +0000 The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.: Jeffries Defends Kushner Meeting, Vowing Tough Oversight of Trump
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:08:17 +0000 The Brooklyn Democrat, who is in line to be speaker should his party win the House, has drawn ire from some progressives for huddling with the president’s son-in-law.: Abdul El-Sayed Joins Jesse Watters of Fox News for Some Light Verbal Combat
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:01:28 +0000 In a smiling yet tense interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, argued that his Republican critics were using culture-war issues to distract from Americans’ economic concerns.: California Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:15:46 +0000 The mayor and three other council members of Avenal, Calif., had refused to leave despite a certified vote by residents to recall them. They will now step down, a city official said.: Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:03:11 +0000 The proposal comes after the Trump administration ran into legal challenges in its attempt to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa last year.: Religious References in Lindsay Clancy Trial Anger Judge and Defense
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:28:53 +0000 The religious reference by a prosecution witness on Monday incensed the presiding judge, who sternly instructed jurors to disregard it. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asked for a mistrial.: Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:10:23 +0000 The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.: Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies After Contracting Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:49:16 +0000 Lillian Smart most likely contracted the parasite while swimming in a lake in northwest Louisiana, the state Health Department and a family spokesman said.: Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:48:55 +0000 That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.: Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to Be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary Storms
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:34:00 +0000 Nearly 4,000 customers in the Gary area remained without electricity almost two weeks after an intense storm. The utility has pledged to restore power by Tuesday.: Martha’s Vineyard Property Once Owned by Jackie Kennedy Onassis Is Now Open to All
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:32:01 +0000 Visitors to Martha’s Vineyard can now traverse a property once owned by Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Known as the Squibnocket Pond Reservation, the 330-acre reserve opened last year and added a new trail in July.: Is the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Changing?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:42:36 +0000 The Supreme Court’s emergency docket has shrunk in recent months, and the way justices issue opinions on these cases has also changed. Our reporter Ann Marimow looks at what these shifts tell us about the justices, and what it could mean for the court.: Is Trump’s Endorsement of Darline Graham Enough in South Carolina Senate Runoff?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:39:03 +0000 The president has made a big bet on a senator’s sister.: Karen Solomon, Wife Charged in Massachusetts Officer’s Death, Is Believed Dead
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:50:52 +0000 Karen Solomon, 58, a longtime advocate for the mental health of emergency workers, had been missing for six days after her husband, a police officer, was found dead.: Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:09:09 +0000 The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.: How a Houston Uber Driver Ended Up Giving the Police a Lift During a Chase
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:51:03 +0000 Anthony Baines was on his way to pick up an Uber customer in Houston. Then, suddenly, he was driving two officers in a low-speed pursuit.: Judge Orders U.S. to Return Deported Man at Risk of Torture
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:01:30 +0000 The Mexican man was sent to his home country after assisting federal law enforcement by testifying against Mexican drug cartels.: The Local: Walkie-talkies for grief
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