University of Florida Chooses Stuart Bell for President Over Some Conservative Criticism
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:47:26 +0000
The nominee, Stuart Bell, led the University of Alabama for a decade, where he embraced diversity initiatives but also Donald J. Trump.
He has one goooooal.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:13:27 +0000

Mace Defeat Heralds an Exodus of Rabble-Rousers From Congress
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:14:04 +0000
The Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, who made enemies on both sides of the political aisle, is just one of several flashy lawmakers to be leaving Capitol Hill.
Texas Governor Seeks New Limits on Data Centers
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:46:20 +0000
Gov. Greg Abbott is urging tighter controls and a repeal of financial incentives for data centers, which have drawn complaints in rural Republican areas of Texas.
F.B.I. Searches California Plant Where Chemical Tank Nearly Exploded
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:11:43 +0000
Federal agents were looking for records that might shed light on why chemicals overheated, threatening a catastrophe in Orange County.
Trump Officials Say ICE Won’t Raid World Cup Games, but Fans Are Worried
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:53:56 +0000
Federal agents are there for security, not immigration enforcement, officials say. But trust is fragile after the administration’s recent crackdowns.
Southern Baptists Move to Strengthen Ban on Women Pastors
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0000
The amendment passed easily at the denomination’s annual gathering. It needs approval again next year to enter the constitution.
‘X-Men’ Actor Tyler Mane Says He Has Breast Cancer
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:48:17 +0000
Tyler Mane said he was initially embarrassed to divulge the diagnosis but wanted to encourage other men to look out for the disease.
FISA Surveillance Law May Expire After Trump Picks Bill Pulte for Intel Post
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:43:54 +0000
Republicans are struggling to extend a powerful surveillance authority set to lapse this weekend after President Trump alienated lawmakers with his choice of acting spy chief.
Trump-Backed Air Force Veteran Wins Republican House Primary in Nevada
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:25:57 +0000
David Flippo won his party’s nomination for a safely Republican open seat, defeating a candidate backed by the G.O.P. governor.
Pro-Palestinian Activists at U. of Michigan Indicted on Federal Conspiracy Charges
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:31:27 +0000
The new charges appeared to signify an escalation in the federal government’s approach to campus activism.
Could Control of Congress Run Through Northern Maine?
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:45:05 +0000
The state’s vast rural areas, which make up the swing Second Congressional District, will be important in November.
Will Trump’s Repairs to Washington D.C.’s Reflecting Pool Work?
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:15:46 +0000
President Trump has said that construction is complete. Now comes the real test. Will the longstanding problems finally be solved?
Hegseth Visits Guantánamo Bay Amid U.S. Tensions With Cuba
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:47:06 +0000
The trip comes as the Trump administration pushes for political and economic changes on the island.
NAEP Test Shows Younger Students Recovering From Pandemic
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:18:14 +0000
A national test found surprising progress among 9-year-olds, who are fully caught up in reading. But 13-year-olds have shown no improvement.
Federal Judge Blocks Alabama From Using Nitrogen Gas in Jeffrey Lee Execution
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:17:55 +0000
The judge ordered the state to find an alternate method if it is going to move ahead with the execution of Jeffery Lee, who was convicted of murder.
ActBlue C.E.O. Invokes Fifth Amendment Repeatedly in Testimony to Congress
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:49:54 +0000
The head of the Democratic fund-raising behemoth declined to answer questions from House Republicans about reports that she may have misled Congress over how her group vetted foreign donations.
Trial Begins for Man Accused of Sparking Palisades Fire
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:20 +0000
Opening statements began Wednesday in the case of the man prosecutors say was enthralled by fire and resentful toward the rich.
The Knicks Are Hogging the Spotlight. Spurs Fans Aren’t Impressed.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:38:10 +0000
As New York basks in the attention of a long-awaited N.B.A. finals run, many San Antonians say the Spurs, and the city they represent, are being underestimated.
Graham Platner’s Victory in Maine Senate Primary Gives Democrats Hope and Fears
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:58:09 +0000
Graham Platner’s primary victory sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.
Life Inside an ICE Detention Facility
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:02:13 +0000
For days protesters have been clashing with law enforcement over conditions at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey. Our reporter Hamed Aleaziz explains how these complaints persist across the country, and takes a closer look at the problems documented at one facility in Louisiana.
Bees Are Swarming Earlier: What to Do if You’re Attacked
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:01:41 +0000
Experts discuss the threat and how to escape aggressive bees. Hint: Don’t jump in water.
How the Epstein Files Paralyzed the Trump White House
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:09:22 +0000
President Trump’s advisers gathered in secret in the Situation Room without him as they struggled to handle the Epstein files scandal, our reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan learned while researching their book, “Regime Change.” Here’s the inside story. Correction: An earlier version of this video mislabeled the date of Pam Bondi’s interview clip.
A Catholic Mayor Commissioned Statues of Saints. Residents Revolted.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:47 +0000
The mayor of Quincy, Mass., is being sued over 10-foot statues of two Catholic saints that he wants to install in front of a new public safety complex.
Republicans in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:25:12 +0000
State election officials will confirm the winner in the next week or two, after a counting process that involves multiple rounds of elimination.
Bobby Charles and Nirav Shah Lead as Maine Governor Runoffs Begin
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:03 +0000
Election officials will confirm the winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor after ranked-choice tabulations that could take a while.
Democrats Face Another Long Wait for Results in Maine Swing District
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:39:57 +0000
No candidate cleared 50 percent in the Democratic primary race to replace Representative Jared Golden, sending the race into ranked-choice voting.
Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:44:58 +0000
Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.
Republican Primary for Open Congressional Seat in South Carolina Heads to Runoff
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:31:01 +0000
The largely coastal district has voted overwhelmingly Republican in recent elections. Representative Nancy Mace ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of seeking re-election to the seat.
Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:00:08 +0000
President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.
Trump Says Bill Pulte Will Take Over as Intelligence Chief on June 19
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:21:21 +0000
The president also plans to keep Mr. Pulte as the head of a federal housing agency, heightening tension with Congress and complicating the renewal of a powerful spying authority.
Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:47:51 +0000
Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.
Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:31:54 +0000
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson, the state attorney general, now head to a runoff in the Republican contest for governor. President Trump vowed to “fight” for Ms. Evette in the second round.
Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:02:37 +0000
Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.
Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:46:52 +0000
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.
Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:55:42 +0000
Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of running for re-election.
Southern Baptists Elect Willy Rice, Pastor Favored by Right-Wing Faction, as President
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:43:20 +0000
A contingent seeking to push the denomination to the right secured its first major victory through the election of Willy Rice, a Florida pastor who wants to challenge “the system.”
Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:11:24 +0000
Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats.
Dallas Judge Blocks City Council Vote on Future of City Hall
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:07:52 +0000
The ruling gives officials more time to weigh competing plans for the future of Dallas’s aging City Hall building and the land it occupies.
Kalshi Will Ask Users to Share Employer Information for Some Trades
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:48:15 +0000
The new policy is aimed at limiting insider trading as scrutiny of prediction markets grows.
Maine Senate Polls Point to a Competitive General Election
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:57:45 +0000
Graham Platner is expected to win handily in the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine. The focus is shifting to how he might do in November.
Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:45:24 +0000
Steve Hilton, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, will face Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in the general election. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, will not advance.
5 Things to Know About Paul LePage, Republican House Candidate in Maine
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:41:04 +0000
Mr. LePage served two terms as governor of Maine and was known for his incendiary rhetoric and his vetoing of legislation of all sorts.
Jurors Balked at Indicting ICE Protesters. Prosecutors Kept Pushing.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:40:35 +0000
Newly released transcripts showed a Chicago prosecutor repeatedly urging grand jurors to indict protesters of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
House Defies Johnson and Passes Democratic-Led Labor Bill
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:40:56 +0000
Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.
5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:43:52 +0000
Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His campaign has also surfaced damaging reports about his personal history.
5 Things to Know About Susan Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:43:05 +0000
Ms. Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, is also her party’s most vulnerable incumbent this year.