Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump
Sat, 16 May 2026 10:38:09 +0000 As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.: What to Watch in Saturday’s Republican Senate Primary in Louisiana
Sat, 16 May 2026 12:43:17 +0000 Senator Bill Cassidy, who has drawn President Trump’s ire, is fighting for political survival.: In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say
Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:44 +0000 Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still rampant.: A Bitter Land Commissioner Race in New Mexico Over 9 Million Acres
Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:21 +0000 A Republican candidate for the state land commissioner post has Democrats worried that protected state and federal land could be opened to industry.: Have You Experienced Sexual Harassment in Congress? Share Your Story.
Sat, 16 May 2026 08:59:03 +0000 The New York Times would like to hear from people who work on Capitol Hill who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or other inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature in their workplaces.: Catholic Clergy Can Minister Within Illinois ICE Facility After Legal Agreement
Sat, 16 May 2026 01:49:50 +0000 Several clergy members and an advocacy group had sued the Trump administration, arguing that they were unlawfully denied access to detainees at an Illinois facility.: Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:57:58 +0000 Some of America’s most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain from the trip.: Top Drug Regulator Is Fired From the F.D.A.
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:31:49 +0000 Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg said she did not know who had fired her or why, but the dismissal came amid tumult at the agency in recent days.: F.A.A. Says Better Scheduling Can Address Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:05:05 +0000 In a new report, the F.A.A. says that by increasing controllers’ active work hours per shift, it could reduce its target for a fully staffed work force by over 2,000 positions.: Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Effort to Reinstate New Voting Map
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:48:06 +0000 State officials had asked the justices to step in to allow the state to use a congressional map in the midterms that was drawn by Democrats and recently approved by voters.: Hospital Will Open First ‘Detransition’ Clinic in Legal Settlement With Texas
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:43:48 +0000 Texas Children’s Hospital was under investigation for billing practices on gender-transition treatments. The settlement was expected to end that inquiry.: Clavicular Gets Plea Deal After Alligator Shooting in Florida
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:38:50 +0000 The social media personality pleaded no contest and was sentenced to six months of probation. The deal allows him to avoid jail time.: Ex-Texas Lottery Commission Leader Charged in Guaranteed Jackpot Scheme
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:26:32 +0000 Prosecutors in Travis County, Texas, filed charges against Gary Grief and the disbanded Texas Lottery Commission in connection with a 2023 plan that arranged a surefire jackpot.: Claudine Longet, Entertainer Who Shot Olympian Boyfriend, Dies at 84
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:28:12 +0000 A singer and actress, she drew wide attention for the fatal 1976 shooting of Spider Sabich. She was convicted of negligent homicide.: Will the Iran War Backlash Save Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky?
Fri, 15 May 2026 21:18:08 +0000 A view from Thomas Massie’s district in Kentucky.: Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary, More National Guard Troops to Arrive in D.C.
Fri, 15 May 2026 21:11:24 +0000 Federal officials say that hundreds of additional agents, officers and National Guard troops will be deployed ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.: With Possible Raúl Castro Indictment, U.S. Eyes Venezuela Playbook
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:41:23 +0000 Amid stepped-up surveillance flights, a visit of the C.I.A. director and an energy embargo, the White House is trying to increase pressure on Cuba.: Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Will Be Freed by Gov. Jared Polis
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:15:24 +0000 Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, commuted the sentence of Ms. Peters, a former county clerk serving a nine-year sentence for her role in a plot to examine voting machines after the 2020 election.: Navy Aircraft Carrier to Complete Longest Deployment Since Vietnam
Sat, 16 May 2026 01:14:12 +0000 After being diverted for combat with Venezuela and Iran, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford will return to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday after nearly a year at sea.: Fugitive Accused of Killing Punk Rock Singer in 1993 Is Arrested in Panama
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:27:06 +0000 Richard Werstine was detained in Panama City last month after more than 30 years on the run, according to the authorities. He is accused of murdering Rodney Barger of the Detroit band Cold as Life.: Inside the Secret History of the DeGrange Family
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:06:15 +0000 One fateful decision 100 years ago created parallel lives. How does a family broken by the bizarre rules of racism heal itself after three generations apart?: Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Fund for Allies Investigated Under Biden
Fri, 15 May 2026 21:23:21 +0000 Critics denounced the highly unusual plan, which has yet to be finalized or approved, as a vast political slush fund financed by taxpayers.: Texas Supreme Court Rejects Abbott Effort to Remove Democrats After Walkout
Fri, 15 May 2026 19:57:51 +0000 Republican state leaders tried to expel Democratic lawmakers during their fight over redistricting last year. The court said it was not necessary.: Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel’s Travels Add to Focus on Ethical Issues
Fri, 15 May 2026 21:21:27 +0000 The F.B.I. director continues to come under scrutiny for mixing government business with dates, vacation and leisure time.: Judge Bars Kars4Kids From Broadcasting ‘Misleading’ Ads in California
Fri, 15 May 2026 19:02:27 +0000 The ads with a repetitive jingle encouraging people to donate cars do not disclose that most of the proceeds go to a Jewish organization in New Jersey, the judge ruled.: Senator Bill Cassidy, Targeted by Trump, Fights for Political Future in Louisiana Primary
Fri, 15 May 2026 21:25:59 +0000 Senator Bill Cassidy, targeted by President Trump, is walking a political tightrope as he battles other Republicans for the chance to seek a third term.: Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Fri, 15 May 2026 18:27:54 +0000 Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.: Explosion at Lumber Mill in Searsmont, Maine, Draws Large Emergency Response
Sat, 16 May 2026 03:19:37 +0000 Firefighters were trying to suppress a blaze at the mill when the explosion happened. Several others were injured at the scene, officials said.: Republicans Redrew His District. Now This Democratic Stalwart Is Out.
Fri, 15 May 2026 19:22:06 +0000 Representative Steve Cohen has represented Memphis since 2007. After Republicans redistricted his seat, he is leaving the field, possibly to his young rival, Justin J. Pearson.: Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late.
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:07:18 +0000 Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking parameters and exit criteria.: Spotlight on China Adds to Some Chinese Americans’ Fears
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:33 +0000 The Trump-Xi summit emphasized stability. But China’s recruitment of foreign agents has fueled suspicion of Chinese Americans.: Fierce Fights Over House Seats to Replace Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:15:14 +0000 Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler are retiring, prompting competitive races to succeed them. Whoever wins their seats could tap big donors and shape the Democratic Party.: Trump Loyalist Leads Administration’s Hunt for Fraud in Elections
Fri, 15 May 2026 21:24:23 +0000 The loyalist, Dan Bishop, put his fealty to the president on display when he pressed the F.B.I. to chase investigative leads it had already rejected.: In Kentucky, the Iran War Complicates a Republican Primary
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:36:21 +0000 Representative Thomas Massie, the incumbent, has opposed President Trump’s military strikes on Iran. He is now facing the biggest challenge of his career.