Conservative Media Personality Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:27:04 +0000 Bernadette Wilson, who has appealed to other Republicans to consolidate around her party’s top finisher, will be one of four finalists on the ranked-choice ballot in November.: In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:02:47 +0000 A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That could be a problem for the G.O.P.: A Surrogate Fled to Texas to Avoid an Abortion. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:33:18 +0000 A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas and had the child. Now she wants a judge to give custody to her instead of the biological parents.: Mike Mazzei, Backed by Trump, Wins Oklahoma Primary for Governor
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:18:42 +0000 Mike Mazzei, a former state senator who lent more than $11 million of his own money to his campaign, narrowly defeated the state’s attorney general, Gentner Drummond.: Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:10:19 +0000 President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.: Newsom Lists Sacramento Home for $7.5 Million as He Prepares to Leave Town
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:21:25 +0000 Gov. Gavin Newsom has just over four months left in office and will head back to Marin County full-time, where he will consider a run for president.: Trump Administration Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress for Review
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:09:25 +0000 The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.: Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins Primary for Senate in South Carolina
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:02:52 +0000 Ms. Graham, who is temporarily filling the seat long held by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, prevailed in a runoff and will be heavily favored in November.: 5 Things to Know About Mike Mazzei, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:00:34 +0000 The former state senator, who was endorsed by President Trump, spent millions of dollars of his own money on the race.: 5 Things to Know About Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:47:43 +0000 Mr. Drummond, the state attorney general, faces an opponent backed by President Trump and Gov. Kevin Stitt. The campaign has highlighted his independent streak.: Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill David Scott’s House Seat in Georgia
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:41:09 +0000 Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not competing in the general election for the next full term in the deep-blue district.: Dolly Parton’s Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us’
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:09:20 +0000 The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said.: Trump’s Efforts to Sow Election Doubts Get Boost from Initial Court Order
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:52:35 +0000 A preliminary Supreme Court ruling could leave voters confused about casting ballots by mail, even as President Trump’s executive order is being litigated in the lower courts, experts said.: Experts for Prosecution Discuss Clancy’s Mental State at Time of Killings
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:46:01 +0000 Lindsay Clancy has said she was suffering postpartum psychosis when she killed her children in 2023. Prosecution experts shared their doubts about that claim on Tuesday.: Democrats Score Victory in Campaign Finance Court Case
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:19:47 +0000 Republicans had hoped that a Supreme Court decision allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates would also entitle them to lower ad rates. On Tuesday, an appeals court said otherwise.: 5 Things to Know About Darline Graham, Trump-Backed South Carolina Senate Candidate
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:20:56 +0000 Ms. Graham is currently serving out the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. She has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength.: 5 Things to Know About Ralph Norman, South Carolina Senate Candidate
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:20:40 +0000 Mr. Norman, a five-term congressman, is a hard-line conservative running against the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.: At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:24:16 +0000 Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.: When to Expect Results in South Carolina and Oklahoma’s Primary Runoff Elections
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:56:46 +0000 The results of primary runoff elections will likely be known by late Tuesday night, officials said.: Would Darline Graham Be the First Sister to Succeed a Brother in Congress?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:34:59 +0000 Family dynasties are common in American politics. But sibling succession is rare.: Dolly Parton Was Someone We Could All Agree On. Even in Polls.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:49:52 +0000 Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift.: In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:06:42 +0000 While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.: Conservative Gay Rights Group Ends Support for Trans Causes
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:58:02 +0000 The Log Cabin Republicans, which is dedicated to gay causes, says that trans rights advocates focus too much on minors.: Where Does Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting Stand?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:36:05 +0000 The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the fast-moving, high-stakes legal fight continues.: Here’s the latest.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:10:14 +0000: What’s More Than ‘Maximum’? Trump Faces Limits on Iran Sanctions.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:14:11 +0000 President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” is intended to break the stalemate with Iran. But decades of sanctions have done little to change the country’s behavior.: 5 Takeaways on the Fallout From an Alarming C.T.E. Study
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:12:54 +0000 At least one in four N.F.L. players, and likely a much higher percentage, had the brain disease when they died. Will anything change?: South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:28:11 +0000 Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.: Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-in Voting Could Add to Election Confusion
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:33:14 +0000 The limits on mail-in voting may not go into effect by November, with a multistate lawsuit expected this week. But some states and experts warned about further voter confusion.: C.I.A. Director Makes Secret Visit to Moscow
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:51:25 +0000 John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow in a military cargo plane from Riga, Latvia. It is not clear whom he met or what the purpose of his trip was.: What We Know About the Hawk Fire Near Reno
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:32:15 +0000 Thousands of residents were evacuated and dozens of homes burned in Nevada, and forecasters are concerned that critical conditions could return.: Fringe Views in Primary Campaigns Rattle Florida Jews
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:23:22 +0000 It has been an uneasy primary season for Jewish voters, with debates over Israel animating many races. But what happened in Florida went beyond that.: How the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:56:46 +0000 The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary, but consequential, orders.: Hegseth’s Purge of Top Generals Leaves the Army Rudderless
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:14:34 +0000 The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones.: Trump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America as U.S.-Canada Trade War Heats Up
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:45:57 +0000 The president’s threat is his latest jab at Canada since trade talks between the two countries broke down.: G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:44:19 +0000 Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president’s actions have been vocal in opposition to the move, which they say will harm their constituents.: Trump Wants to Restrict Mail-In Voting. See Which States Rely on It the Most.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:14:45 +0000 Nearly 30 percent of voters nationwide use mail ballots. President Trump is seeking greater federal control of mail voting.: Tech Leaders Haven’t Stopped the Billionaire Tax So Far. Will Ads Work?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:03:43 +0000 The latest opposition effort is led by Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google, who has contributed more than $100 million this year toward California campaign efforts.: Democratic Senators Ask Homeland Security for Details About Idled Planes
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:05 +0000 The request follows a New York Times story, which revealed that Homeland Security had spent $464 million on used jets that rarely fly.: How Do You Feel About the Risks of Youth Football?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:13:39 +0000 A new study shows that N.F.L. players have a high risk for developing degenerative brain disease. Does anyone in your family play football? We want to know your thoughts.: John Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:53:29 +0000 Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.: Poll Shows Josh Shapiro Leading Pennsylvania Governor’s Race
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:20 +0000 A New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity and having support in the state for a possible presidential bid.: Your Child Plays Football. How Can You Minimize Risk of C.T.E.?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:33:03 +0000 Researchers say it’s all about reducing the total number of blows to the head.: What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoff Elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:23 +0000 President Trump’s endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.: How Many N.F.L. Players Will Have C.T.E.?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0000 New research finds that at least one in four N.F.L. players who died in a six-year period had C.T.E., a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated impacts to the head. Our reporter John Branch unpacks the data and its implications for the sport.: She Was Absolved of a Heinous Crime. Why Won’t They Leave Her Alone?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:24:33 +0000 A judge exonerated Nancy Smith, an Ohio bus driver, after she was convicted of abusing children in her care. Now, prosecutors want to reverse an order saying she was innocent.: Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:07:23 +0000 “We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.: Major Study Finds at Least 1 in 4 NFL Players Gets CTE
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:06:57 +0000 The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.