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 ‘Economic D-Day’ for Iran Must Overcome a Troubled History
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:10:50 +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
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:09:01 +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
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:02:36 +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.: 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.: A Suspect Was Outrunning the Police. So the Officers Jumped in an Uber.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:18:34 +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
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:24:08 +0000 And a special Minnesota-themed crossword just for you.: U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Was Arrested by Border Patrol
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:02:56 +0000 The sailor, Joshua Aviles, was on his way home from the Middle East aboard the beleaguered aircraft carrier when he learned his father had been detained.: Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:34:23 +0000 The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent nearly $800,000 on her campaign. Will it be enough?: Sean Grayson, Ex-Illinois Deputy Who Murdered Sonya Massey, Dies in Prison
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:15:14 +0000 Sean Grayson, 32, was serving a 20-year sentence for the 2024 murder of Sonya Massey, who was holding a pot of hot water when she was shot at her home.: What You Should Know About College Admissions Changes
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:47:20 +0000 After loosening requirements during the Covid era, some schools are shaking up admissions again, facing pressure from the Trump administration, A.I. and even their own professors.: Fast-Moving Reno Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Nevada
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:52:15 +0000 The Hawk fire has burned more than 15,000 acres since it began on Saturday in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near Reno.: With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:06:11 +0000 The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.: U.S. Military Kills 2 People in Attack on Boat in Pacific
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:37 +0000 The United States has killed at least 223 people since its campaign of boat strikes began nearly a year ago.: Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:03:09 +0000 Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.: Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:32:40 +0000 After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.: These Conservatives Want to Be Working Moms. The Manosphere Disapproves.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:26:28 +0000 At a conservative center for women leaders, interns told stories about their lives. One said a male classmate told her, “I don’t know if women should be lawyers.”: In Building His Border Wall, Trump May Bring Down a 110-Year-Old Church
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:24:29 +0000 A century ago, Mexican American families came together to build an adobe church near the border in West Texas. Can its bell toll again as the wall expansion nears?: As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:16 +0000 From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.: U.S. Unveils Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy, but Offers Few Details
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:26:43 +0000 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged the effort was more of a warning shot that would begin a period of “quiet diplomacy.”: California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:57:06 +0000 The attorney general of California, one of 12 states suing to block the $111 billion deal, accused Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting earlier settlement discussions.: AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservations
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:17:05 +0000 The pro-Israel group has been preparing to spend big for Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan. Does he want that?