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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:34:17 +0000: Why Supreme Court Justices Are Asking for More Security
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:51:09 +0000 Supreme Court justices are asking lawmakers on Capitol Hill to increase their 2027 budget, with most of the additional funding earmarked for security. Ann E. Marimow, a New York Times reporter, explains why the justices say these measures are necessary to protect them from rising threats.: In Rare Testimony, Supreme Court Justices Will Ask Congress for Security Funds
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:03:34 +0000 Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first justices to appear before lawmakers since 2019, are requesting millions of dollars to address security concerns amid rising threats.: Blanche Was a Driving Force in Retribution Campaign, Emails Show
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:45:32 +0000 The cooperation of Todd Blanche in President Trump’s retribution against enemies will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.: Red State, Blue Governor: It Could Happen in Iowa. Would It Matter?
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:02:27 +0000 Democrats have real hope for candidates for governor in red states like Iowa and Ohio, but if Republicans seize supermajorities in the legislatures, their power would be limited.: Can Democrats Win Rural Voters Turning Away From Trump? It’s a Tough Sell.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:21:09 +0000 House candidates like Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick,” have crafted messages based on lifetimes in rural regions. But messages need an audience, and many minds are closed to the party.: How a Promising Navy Drone Boat Program Got Mired in Politics
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:18:18 +0000 Navy acquisition reforms upended a $2.1 billion contract competition. When it was over, several companies with ties to the Trump administration had made the cut.: Maine ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:16:33 +0000 A federal immigration agent shot and killed a man in a car on Monday morning in Biddeford, Maine. It was the second fatal encounter in a week involving an agent and a person in a vehicle.: Health Dept. Rescinds Freeze on $10 Billion for 5 Democratic States
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:57:29 +0000 The reversal of the funding pause came after the administration faced repeated setbacks in a suit challenging the decision, which could have jeopardized programs for low-income households.: Wildfires Close Popular National Forest Area in Minnesota
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:39:45 +0000 Several fires in northeastern Minnesota are causing dangerous conditions and smoke in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, which is used for camping and other outdoor recreation.: Graham’s Death Complicates G.O.P. Agenda in Congress
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:02:32 +0000 Senators returned to the Capitol mourning their colleague, who played pivotal roles on multiple issues confronting lawmakers.: Democratic Senate Candidates in Maine Denounce Deadly ICE Shooting
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:01:13 +0000 The killing of a man in Biddeford quickly became an issue in the Senate race, with Democrats aiming to tie Senator Susan Collins to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.: Trump Says Fighting With Iran Has Resumed as He Orders Blockade and Tolls
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:23:35 +0000 After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal.: ICE Shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Through Open Passenger Window in Houston, Witnesses Say
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:14:50 +0000 A congresswoman and a lawyer relayed witness accounts that diverge from Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s version of the fatal encounter.: Helicopter Pilot Dies While Fighting Wildfire in Western Colorado
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:19:05 +0000 The pilot was the only person onboard when his helicopter crashed into a remote reserve during a firefighting mission.: A Guide to the Uncanny 2026 Midterm Elections, and How We Got Here
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:16:50 +0000 A lot of things have changed in American politics since our writer went on parental leave.: Lindsey Graham’s Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:11:22 +0000 Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has offered condolences to those who loved Mr. Graham while considering the political fallout from his death. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary election.: Ed King, 89, Scarred Veteran of Mississippi’s Civil Rights Struggle, Dies
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:29:24 +0000 A minister disfigured in an attack on his life, he became what one historian called “the most visible white activist in the Mississippi movement.”: Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Chased the American Dream for 35 Years Before Fatal ICE Shooting
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:02:07 +0000 Lorenzo Salgado Araujo hoped to obtain legal status, his family said. He was killed last week by an immigration agent who was looking for a different man.: Trump Administration Announces New Attack on the International Criminal Court
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:23:17 +0000 Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will “dismantle” the international court that tries grave crimes “brick by brick, if necessary.”: Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:41 +0000 President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.: How Lindsey Graham’s Journey From Trump Critic to Ally Made Him a Power Player
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:48:53 +0000 He initially called Donald Trump a “kook” who was “unfit for office,” only to join the new president’s Mar-a-Lago circle. “I’m still in the game,” Mr. Graham once explained of his much-analyzed turnabout.: Judge Denounces Trump’s I.R.S. Suit as Improper Exercise in Self-Dealing
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:09:57 +0000 The decision also recommended disciplinary action against the lawyers involved, including the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche.: D.O.J. Turns Over Evidence in Minnesota D.H.S. Shootings
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:59:08 +0000 Investigators had for months refused to share information with their state counterparts about three shootings involving federal agents.: ICE Agent Kills Person in Vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, State Officials Say
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:32:14 +0000 The fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, was the second in a week involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent firing into a vehicle.: Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Finish His Senate Term After Trump’s Backing
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:27:44 +0000 Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina named Darline Graham Nordone to replace Mr. Graham, who died on Saturday.: This California Oil Pipeline Was Dormant for 11 Years. Trump Reopened It.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:24:36 +0000 The move in Santa Barbara by the Trump administration has made residents anxious in a region prized for its gorgeous beaches and ocean views.