Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:13:31 +0000 On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms.: ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:04:59 +0000 The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.: Northwestern Names Mung Chiang as President After Tumult Over Protests
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:41:03 +0000 The previous president resigned after months of conflict over how the university handled protests. The new president, Mung Chiang, currently leads Purdue.: Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:58 +0000 Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.: Keisha Lance Bottoms Was Atlanta’s Mayor in the Pandemic. Can She Win the Governor’s Race?
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:06:17 +0000 Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democrats’ front-runner as the Georgia primary for governor approaches. But her party rivals are trying to ensure she has to face a runoff.: Justice Dept. Announces $1.8 Billion Fund in Settling I.R.S. Suit
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:31 +0000 The dismissal appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to effectively settle the case, which stemmed from the leak of his tax returns in 2019.: Hegseth to Campaign for a Republican House Candidate
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:25:33 +0000 Defense Department officials typically stay away from partisan politics to maintain the military’s apolitical image.: G.O.P. to Begin Debating Voting Maps in This State. Not Everyone Approves.
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:47:26 +0000 Under pressure from President Trump, the South Carolina legislature will consider new House districts this week. Some Republicans worry changes could backfire.: Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:06:05 +0000 The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children.: In Massie’s Kentucky Primary, Fidelity to Trump Is on the Ballot
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:01:57 +0000 Representative Thomas Massie, the Republican who wears his rifts with President Trump as badges of honor, is battling Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein to keep his seat.: Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:02:01 +0000 With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.: The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Spurred Swift Action in Louisiana and Alabama
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:01:57 +0000 The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway.: Indictment and Impeachment Only Made Him Stronger. Remind You of Anyone?
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:08:13 +0000 The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.: Americans Are Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:36:31 +0000 A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday.: Teenagers Arrested After Drive-By Shootings in Austin Injure at Least 4
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:55:12 +0000 The teenage boys were among three suspects taken into custody in connection with at least 12 shootings across the Texas capital. There was no apparent motive, the mayor said.: Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support
Mon, 18 May 2026 00:13:36 +0000 After President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their island’s strategic importance.: Conspiracy Trial Will Test Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Against Protesters
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:27:52 +0000 Prosecutors in Spokane, Wash., are trying three activists who they say conspired to impede federal officers. Legal experts call it a stretch.: Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:18 +0000 Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground. Four crew members safely ejected before the planes crashed, officials said.: How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters from Prison
Sun, 17 May 2026 20:18:34 +0000 Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to commute the sentence of Tina Peters came after months of tense discussions, including one with President Trump.: What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race
Sun, 17 May 2026 19:32:36 +0000 He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the party’s nomination.