Trump Rescinds Endorsement of Right-Wing Pastor After Texting Scandal
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:14:26 +0000 The pastor, Jackson Lahmeyer, dropped out of the race for a House seat in Oklahoma as President Trump backed Mr. Lahmeyer’s Republican rival in a runoff election.: Susan Collins Laments Roe’s Fall but Doesn’t ‘Regret’ Confirming Kavanaugh
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:06:38 +0000 Ms. Collins, a Republican in Maine facing a tough re-election battle, defended her vote to confirm Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh as Democrats look to capitalize on it politically.: There’s a Tropical Storm Off the Coast, but Houston Match ‘Dodged the Bullet’
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:42:46 +0000 Tropical Storm Arthur became the first named storm of the Atlantic season on Wednesday, but its rain and wind were moving away from Houston.: Trump’s Threats Show His Complicated History With a Surveillance Law
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:53 +0000 The administration argues that FISA Section 702 must be renewed to preserve national security, but the president himself has threatened to veto it.: Eight Victims Named in Deadly B-52 Crash in California
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:22:51 +0000 All eight crew members died when the bomber crashed during a routine test mission at a military base in California on Monday.: Lost Oregon Hiker Fell to Death From Cliff on Alaska Trail, Troopers Say
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:04:59 +0000 Emergency responders found the body of a man partially submerged at the bottom of a cliff in Ketchikan on Monday, the authorities said.: Can Trump’s Man in Georgia Take Down Jon Ossoff?
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:34:50 +0000 Representative Mike Collins’s victory in a hard-fought Republican primary means that a big Senate matchup is now set.: Georgia Republicans Shelve Redistricting as Anger Grows
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:52:14 +0000 The leaders of the Georgia legislature pulled the plug on gerrymandering away U.S. House seats held by Black Democrats just hours before a special session was to begin.: U.S.-Iran Agreement Includes Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon and More: See Full Text of the Deal
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:21:53 +0000 New York Times reporters annotated the agreement, which a senior official disclosed on Wednesday.: Under Trump, National Intelligence Agency Has Broadened Focus on Elections
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:45:01 +0000 Bill Pulte, who has shown that he has a keen sense of what the president wants and a desire to please him, is poised to take over the job from Tulsi Gabbard on an acting basis.: Conor McGregor Defends Treatment That Included Banned Drugs
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:22:21 +0000 The Ultimate Fighting Championship star said his priority was walking again after shattering his leg, and he confirmed elements of a New York Times article about how he came to use banned substances.: Choosing How to Kill Death Row Inmates
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:04:44 +0000 In a rare ruling for a condemned prisoner, the justices would not let Alabama use a contested method of execution.: Intelligence Officials Have Welcomed Pulte and Then Clayton
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:42:34 +0000 The two, whom President Trump nominated as acting director and director of national intelligence, have both prepared to take over the office.: Trump Angrily Defends Iran Deal, Belittling the One Obama Signed
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:22:53 +0000 President Trump denied that the United States would be part of a $300 billion rebuilding fund for Tehran and argued that his agreement was better than the one Barack Obama struck in 2015.: Unlikely Coalition Begins Campaign Against Billionaire Tax in California
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:05 +0000 A surprising array of left-leaning interest groups is trying to kill a wealth tax initiative before the November ballot is finalized. Gov. Gavin Newsom is at the center of negotiations.: Trump Pulls Back Intelligence Pick to Pressure Congress on Elections Bill
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:09:23 +0000 President Trump named Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, after a bipartisan backlash to his earlier choice of Bill Pulte. The move all but assures that Mr. Pulte will hold the job, at least for a while.: What to Know About Redistricting Efforts Underway in Georgia
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:50:05 +0000 Georgia is the latest Southern state where lawmakers have taken up redrawing congressional maps after the Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling.: This Senator Is an Internet Sensation. Is He Running for President?
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:20:35 +0000 The 39-year-old senator has become an internet sensation for Democrats seeking a 2028 contender. He says he’s focused on winning a second term in November.: Seven Takeaways From the First World Cup Games at U.S. Venues
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:04:48 +0000 The crowds have been big, the fans rabid and the lines, well, long. Here’s a glimpse of the atmosphere at sites across the country as the tournament started.: Illinois Town Loses a Prison, Leaving Residents Worried About Jobs
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:09:16 +0000 Lincoln, Ill., where Abraham Lincoln once worked in the local courthouse, has lost two colleges, a bottle factory and now a state prison.: The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of A.I. Data Centers
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:59:00 +0000 As tech giants rush to build infrastructure, some residents who live near data centers say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes.: Wildfire in Washington State Prompts Evacuation Orders
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:07:13 +0000 Dry and windy conditions could exacerbate the fire, which has already destroyed some structures near Spokane, officials warned.: Private Jet Crashes on Highway in Laredo, Texas, Killing 1
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:27:21 +0000 The plane’s crew reported mechanical problems and low fuel as they flew to Austin, Texas, from Mexico. Five of the six people on board survived the crash in Laredo.: The World Cup Gives Kansas City a Rare Turn in the Global Spotlight
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:12:54 +0000 The tournament brings unique challenges and upsides for Kansas City, the smallest U.S. metro area to host matches.: Takeaways From the Runoff and Primary Elections in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:51:22 +0000 Lt. Gov. Burt Jones lost the Republican runoff for governor to the health care executive Rick Jackson despite the president’s endorsement. Mr. Trump’s picks won in other races.: Ohio Governor Says State Should End the Death Penalty, Breaking With His Party
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:42:22 +0000 During a news conference on Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, called on state lawmakers to end all executions, a practice he once supported.: State Lawmaker and Trump-Backed Pastor Head to House Runoff in Oklahoma
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:07:51 +0000 The result sets up a Republican primary runoff between a right-wing firebrand and a more traditional candidate.: Rep. Barry Moore Wins Senate Primary in Alabama, Holding Off Challenger
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:27:17 +0000 The contest to fill Alabama’s open Senate seat had become closer than expected between the House lawmaker and Jared Hudson, a political newcomer.: Attorney General and Businessman Make Oklahoma Governor’s Runoff
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:15:59 +0000 Gentner Drummond, the attorney general, and Mike Mazzei, a newcomer who secured President Trump’s endorsement, emerged from a crowded field in the Republican primary.: Trump Officials Challenge Reparations Program in Chicago Suburb
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:34:23 +0000 The Justice Department argued that the program, which seeks to compensate Black residents for housing discrimination, was racist and unconstitutional.: Rick Jackson, a Billionaire, Wins G.O.P. Runoff for Georgia Governor
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:36:52 +0000 Mr. Jackson, who had been largely unknown to voters just months ago, beat President Trump’s choice and will face Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat, in November.: Barn Fire Kills 17 Horses at Harness Track in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:40:09 +0000 The cause is under investigation. Only one horse in the barn, Twin B Speed Dial, is believed to have survived, sustaining minor injuries.: As Mourning Begins, Deadly B-52 Crash Highlights Age of Bomber Fleet
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:54:39 +0000 Investigators are just beginning to determine what went wrong, but the Air Force has struggled to maintain the planes, which were first introduced in 1955.: Kevin Hern Wins Republican Primary for Oklahoma Senate Race
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:01:33 +0000 Mr. Hern, a congressman in the deep-red state, is now likely to be elected to the Senate to fill the seat of Markwayne Mullin, now the homeland security secretary.: Mike Collins, Endorsed by Trump, Wins Georgia Republican Senate Runoff
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:38:52 +0000 President Trump had made a late endorsement for Mr. Collins, who had campaigned as a MAGA candidate also able to appeal to moderates.: Washington’s Reagan Airport Will Ground Flights for July 4 Events
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:38:36 +0000 The runways at Ronald Reagan National Airport will be closed after noon on July 4, and for several hours on July 3. Other celebrations surrounding the nation’s 250th birthday are also expected to cause disruptions.: Penny Brown Reynolds Wins Democratic Runoff for Georgia Secretary of State
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:09:25 +0000 Penny Brown Reynolds, a former judge, defeated Dana Barrett ahead of a potentially fraught general election to see who will succeed Brad Raffensperger as secretary of state.: Tim Fleming Wins GOP Runoff for Georgia Secretary of State
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:06:50 +0000 State Representative Tim Fleming defeated an ardent denier of the 2020 election results, Vernon Jones, in the Republican runoff to be Georgia’s top election official.: What Polls Say About Alabama’s Senate Primary Runoff
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:50:05 +0000 Representative Barry Moore beat Jared Hudson by 14 percentage points in the Republican primary, but runoff polls offer a wide range of potential outcomes.: 5 Things to Know About Jared Hudson, Republican Senate Candidate in Alabama
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:33:05 +0000 He is a former sniper with the Navy SEALs who is trying to spring an upset over President Trump’s preferred candidate.: 5 Things to Know About Barry Moore, Republican Senate Candidate in Alabama
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:33:04 +0000 He was an early supporter of President Trump’s first campaign. Now, he has Mr. Trump’s backing.: The Crypto Industry Makes Its Biggest Midterm Bet Yet
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:23:26 +0000 The industry’s main super PAC has spent $9.8 million on ads to help the Senate bid of Representative Barry Moore of Alabama, a Republican seen as pro-cryptocurrency.: Obama’s Nuclear Deal Looms Over Trump’s Iran Negotiations
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:11:40 +0000 President Trump is under pressure to significantly improve upon the Obama-era deal in order to justify the huge human and economic cost of taking the United States to war.: Internal Emails Raise Questions About D.H.S. Ending Haiti Protections
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:10:24 +0000 Newly released documents could complicate deliberations by the Supreme Court over whether the Trump administration can immediately cancel deportation protections for some migrants.: Areas to Watch in Georgia’s Republican Primary Runoffs
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:01:05 +0000 Georgia’s Republican runoffs are expected to follow urban-rural divides, with an open question of how recent endorsements will shift support.: 5 Things to Know About Derek Dooley, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:30:05 +0000 He is supported by outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp, who has had a tumultuous relationship with President Trump. Mr. Trump backs Mr. Dooley’s runoff opponent.: 5 Things to Know About Mike Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:30:05 +0000 An immigration hard-liner, Mr. Collins has President Trump’s endorsement in the runoff.