Why Do Pilots Say ‘Mayday’? The Story Behind the Distress Call
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:01:18 +0000 A pilot’s frantic call came moments before a deadly crash in Florida on Sunday. Here’s how the century-old signal became the international standard.: Here’s the latest.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:36:16 +0000: Can a Progressive Win a Swing State?
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:04:45 +0000 Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Democrat looking to win a Senate race in Michigan. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why a victory for El-Sayed could have broader implications for 2028.: Elon Musk Tests What Nearly Half a Billion Dollars Can Buy in the Midterms
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:04:42 +0000 Never before has a single ultrawealthy person who was not running for office spent this much during a single election cycle.: A ‘Pugnacious’ Vance Leans Into Personal Attacks on the Campaign Trail
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:04:35 +0000 Vice President JD Vance’s sharp-edged rhetoric shows his instincts as a politician as attention is about to shift to the 2028 presidential race.: Judge in Clancy Case to Weigh Motion to Dismiss Charges at Hearing
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:04:30 +0000 The hearing on Monday could also reveal whether prosecutors intend to try Lindsay Clancy again for first-degree murder or reduce the charges.: Senate Control After the Midterms: Party Switches, Ties and Wild Cards
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:42 +0000 The likelihood of a slim majority leaves room for several hard-to-predict scenarios that could affect the balance of power.: Parties End the Midterm Election With Their Closing Arguments
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:33 +0000 Republicans, worried about losing control of Congress, are sending dire warnings about the opposing party. Democrats are trying to keep their focus on affordability, corruption and President Trump.: Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress?
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:32 +0000 We’re one day away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.: Can Democrats Flip Texas?
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:17 +0000 The last time a Democrat won a statewide election in Texas, it was the 1990s. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why Democrats think this year could be different.: Can a Republican Win in a Democratic State?
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:15 +0000 Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, is running for re-election in Maine, a state that has voted against President Trump three times. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains how Republicans hope that she can distance herself enough from Mr. Trump to win.: How a Tax Cut Could Threaten a Florida Necessity: Mosquito Control
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:10 +0000 As Florida fights a dengue outbreak, a ballot proposal to cut property taxes has raised concerns about local governments’ ability to pay for sufficient mosquito control.: What a Blue Wave Could Look Like
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:02:53 +0000 Polls show some kind of “wave” seems likely for the Democrats in this midterm election. But will it translate into Democrats flipping the House and Senate? Nate Cohn, our chief political analyst, outlines four possible scenarios.: Ken Paxton Leans on Trump in Tight Texas Senate Race
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:02:51 +0000 Facing an energized Democratic opponent, the Texas attorney general is testing whether party loyalty can overcome voters’ reservations about him.: Trump Skirts Court Commands as Distrust Between Branches Spirals
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:02:15 +0000 Repeated compliance disputes and personal attacks on judges are straining relations between the executive branch and the judiciary.: Newsom and Harris Appear Together, With Little Hint of What’s to Come
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:17:34 +0000 The two possible presidential candidates showed up in Los Angeles to support Xavier Becerra, the Democratic candidate for California governor.: Campuses Join Take Back the Night Gathering to Protest Sexual Violence
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:21:50 +0000 Similar protests date to the 1970s, but their focus has evolved over time. Sunday’s event was prompted by a former Cornell University student’s lawsuit alleging she was raped.: Who’s Winning the Race for the Senate?
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:25:21 +0000 Democrats have the lead in most of the seven tossup Senate races, according to the latest Times/Siena poll, though some contests remain close. Our polling reporter Ruth Igielnik breaks down what the numbers show.: What to Know About the Florida Plane Crash That Killed 9
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:03:30 +0000 A small jet plummeted to the ground on Sunday, exploding into a fireball and killing everyone on board. The authorities did not immediately release information about the victims.: Inside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens Meltdown in Michigan
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:31:55 +0000 The relationship shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.: Democrats Show Strength in Final Days of Race for the Senate, New Polls Find
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:49:16 +0000 Democrats are up in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Maine and Ohio, have an edge in Alaska and are effectively tied with Republicans in Iowa, new New York Times/Siena polls found.: Democrats Are Leading or Tied in 7 Battleground Governor’s Races, Polls Find
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:07:41 +0000 Strong performances underscore how a favorable political environment may be lifting up Democrats, new New York Times/Siena polls found.: Halloween Shootings Leave at Least 24 Dead and 94 Wounded Nationwide
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:01:35 +0000 Experts on violence say Halloween is one of the most dangerous days of the year.: Haley Stevens Bashed Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Until She Endorsed Him
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:35:48 +0000 Ms. Stevens, who lost to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, once fashioned herself as one of Mr. Rogers’s fiercest critics.: Roger Marshall Goes Rogue in Kansas Senate Race With a Video
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:10:43 +0000 Roger Marshall, a Republican senator whose re-election bid has grown surprisingly competitive, wanted to push back against attacks. His team didn’t agree. He ignored the guidance.: Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani Rebuke Stevens’s G.O.P. Endorsement in Michigan
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:10:31 +0000 Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two leading figures of the left, criticized Representative Haley Stevens for backing a Republican in Michigan.: Learjet Plummets to Ground in Florida, Killing 9
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:02:55 +0000 Photos and video posted online showed the business jet diving nose first to the ground and exploding. In a radio call, a pilot said the plane was descending at 20,000 feet per minute.: Alaska’s Republican senator says he’ll accept the race result, even as he says it could be ‘stolen.’
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:54:47 +0000 But Senator Dan S. Sullivan of Alaska, who is in a tight election fight with the Democrat Mary Peltola, also suggested that the election could be “stolen.”: Judge Rejects Trump Officials’ Move to Challenge Alaska Senate Election
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:43:25 +0000 In the latest defeat for the Trump administration, the ruling dismisses a lawsuit that pre-emptively contested the results of a race that includes two candidates named Daniel Sullivan.: Why The Times Doesn’t Rely on Exit Polls
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:13:08 +0000 Instead of relying on exit polls, we have created Times Voter Trends, a project that will break down estimates for the results of U.S. House and Senate elections by age, race, education and gender.: Senator Chris Murphy Is ‘Awake and Alert’ After Suffering a Stroke
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:43:25 +0000 The Connecticut senator, who has been campaigning for fellow Democrats, has been viewed as a potential candidate for president in 2028.: Some Americans Are Fearful of Federal Interference on Election Day
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:54:18 +0000 Most voters say they trust that the results of the election will be accurate. But some worry that President Trump will try to sow doubt.: How does the Needle work?
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:36:31 +0000: Does the Needle make race calls?
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:36:00 +0000: Does the Needle use A.I.?
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:35:46 +0000: How do you read the Needle?
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:35:30 +0000: Where does the data for the Needle come from, and what kind of data do we collect?
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:35:16 +0000: Why have the Needle?
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:34:59 +0000: Here’s what to expect as votes are counted on election night.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:43:27 +0000: Haley Stevens Abandons El-Sayed, Endorsing Mike Rogers in Michigan
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:27:32 +0000 Representative Stevens, who has been in a growing feud with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, appeared together with the Republican nominee, Mike Rogers.: For Talarico and Paxton, the Battle For the Senate Could Rest on Who is More Texan
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:01:07 +0000 From cowboy boots to corridos, the candidates for U.S. Senate are competing to prove their Texas bona fides.: Federal Agency Emails Praising Trump May Violate Ethics Laws, Experts Say
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:21:25 +0000 Messages sent by the I.R.S. and the Social Security Administration days before the midterms could violate the Hatch Act, which restricts political activity by federal employees.