An Independent Senate Hopeful Tries to Scare Off Montana Democrats
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:16 +0000 Seth Bodnar, an independent, could have the best chance of breaking the Republican stranglehold in Montana, but the state’s Democrats are choosing to fight.: Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:59:52 +0000 The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced few fireworks.: Senate Adopts G.O.P. Budget, Defeating Democrats’ Affordability Proposals
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:43:25 +0000 Republicans pushed through a budget plan with a $70 billion increase for immigration enforcement after an overnight session in which they beat back Democratic proposals aimed at lowering costs.: Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:03:15 +0000 In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time.: U.S. Settles Carter Page Wiretap Lawsuit for $1.25 Million
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:08:03 +0000 F.B.I. applications to surveil Mr. Page, a 2016 Trump campaign adviser, during the investigation into Russia’s interference in the election had myriad errors and omissions, an inspector general found.: How ‘Yes’ Won a Narrow Victory in Virginia’s Redistricting Battle
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:16:53 +0000 Northern Virginia carried the measure to victory even as turnout in Democratic areas lagged and nearly all of the state shifted right from last year’s governor’s race.: Kalshi Fines and Suspends 3 Political Candidates for Betting on Their Races
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:11:58 +0000 The prediction market said the candidates violated new rules. The platform and its competitors face growing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over how political betting is policed.: Man Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse Gets 3 Years in Prison
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:29:18 +0000 Ms. Noem, the homeland security secretary at the time, was at a restaurant in Washington with her family when her bag was taken with $3,000 and her security badge inside.: King Charles Will Not Meet Epstein Victims During U.S. State Visit
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:28:24 +0000 Representative Ro Khanna had asked Buckingham Palace for a private meeting between the victims and King Charles during his planned visit to the U.S. next week.: Man Is Sentenced to 20 Years in 1983 Killing of Oregon Woman
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:27:37 +0000 Teresa Peroni, 27, was last seen on July 4, 1983, in Selma, Ore. Marcus Sanfratello, the man seen with her that day, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter after his arrest last year.: Navy Secretary John Phelan Is Leaving the Pentagon and the Trump Administration
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:02:38 +0000 John Phelan is leaving the Pentagon after months of tension with Pete Hegseth and other Pentagon leaders. The tumult comes as the Navy has been engaged in war with Iran.: Not a Deal-Breaker: White House Downplays Iranian Action Near the Strait
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:31:03 +0000 President Trump’s threats have given way (for the moment, at least) to a more conciliatory tone about Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.: RFK Jr. Defends Trump’s Mathematically Impossible Drug Discount Claims
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0000 President Trump has claimed that he has secured discounts of 400 to 1,500 percent on prescription drugs. A price discount cannot be more than 100 percent because that would lower the price to zero.: How Kevin Warsh Is Distancing Himself From Trump
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:59:11 +0000 Lawmakers questioned the ability of Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick for Fed chair, to lead the central bank independently. Colby Smith explains how Mr. Warsh tried to distance himself from the president.: Hundreds of Mothballs Spread on Florida Beach, Wildlife Officials Say
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:53:59 +0000 The mothballs, which are toxic to wildlife, appeared on St. Pete Beach this week, according to the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Officials are investigating the episode.: Redistricting Fight Turns to Florida and the Courtroom for Frustrated Republicans
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:20:26 +0000 A victory for Democrats in Virginia has left Republicans grumbling about their strategy and looking to the next phase of a coast-to-coast battle.: Sean Plankey, Trump’s Pick to Lead Cybersecurity Agency, Withdraws His Nomination
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:21:40 +0000 Confirmation for the nominee, Sean Plankey, had been pending in the Senate for over a year.: Why Virginia’s New Map Matters for Democrats in the Midterms, and What’s Next
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0000 Attention now turns to Florida, and the Supreme Court.: F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:26:34 +0000 The bureau said it is not pursuing a case, but the scrutiny is an example of the Trump administration weighing whether to criminalize routine news gathering.: RFK Jr. Says His Department Advises All Children to Get Measles Vaccine
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:43:24 +0000 Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself.: Wildfires in Georgia Destroy Homes and Set Off Evacuations
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:16:10 +0000 The fires are also causing poor air quality, expected to last into at least Thursday, for a corner of the Southeast.: Man Accused of Killing 3 in Spree Near Atlanta Dies in Jail
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:31:51 +0000 Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a 26-year-old Navy veteran, had been charged with killing a man and two women in a series of attacks across suburban Atlanta.: 2 Dead and More Injured After ‘Chemical Release’ at West Virginia Plant
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:21:07 +0000 As many as 30 others were treated at a hospital and at the scene after a “chemical release” of hydrogen sulfide at a plant in Nitro, W.Va., the authorities said.: How the Southern Poverty Law Center Drew the Ire of Conservatives
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:51:17 +0000 Before the Justice Department filed charges against it, the group had faced scandal and critiques from both the left and the right.: How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:43:54 +0000 A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.: As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:40 +0000 Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage.: David Scott, Longtime Georgia Congressman, Dies at 80
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:14:32 +0000 A former Georgia state lawmaker, he supported Black communities in the House and drew attention for his refusal to retire despite health problems.: Bessent Backs Financial Support for Oil-Rich U.A.E.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:28 +0000 The Treasury secretary said that currency swap line would benefit both the United Arab Emirates and the United States.: Supreme Court Rejects Oil Company Argument in Fight Over Great Lakes Pipeline
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:34:36 +0000 The justices sided with Michigan officials, who have raised environmental alarms and pushed to decommission an aging section of the pipeline.: C.D.C. Cancels Publication of Study Showing Benefits of Covid Vaccines
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:08:16 +0000 The report found that the shots cut the likelihood of hospitalizations, but the agency’s acting head said it gave an inaccurate picture of the vaccines’ effectiveness.: Supreme Court Finds Soldier Injured in Suicide Bombing Can Sue
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:34:46 +0000 An American soldier was injured in a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The justices cleared the way for the soldier to proceed with a lawsuit against a military contractor.: With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:07:10 +0000 Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade.: California’s Governor Candidates to Meet in First Major Debate After Swalwell
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:07:17 +0000 Six candidates for governor will face off Wednesday night in a race that has been upended by Eric Swalwell’s sudden departure.: F.A.A. Investigates Near Miss Between Passenger Jets at J.F.K. Airport
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:23:51 +0000 An American Airlines regional jet flew close to an Air Canada regional jet after aborting its landing. It was the second such incident in recent days at a major U.S. airport.