At Trump’s Rallies, a Familiar Mix of Rituals and a Plea to ‘Please Pretend’
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:53:42 +0000 President Trump is doggedly lending his support to Republican candidates facing a rough midterm season. He is the same campaigner he has always been, but his crowds have changed.: Measles Outbreak in Amish Country Forces Some to Rethink Vaccines
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:12 +0000 The spread of measles in Pennsylvania and Ohio is largely affecting Amish communities where vaccinations levels are low.: U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:34:49 +0000 The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.: Steve Hilton’s ‘Just Try It’ Ad on Mail Voting Denounced by Republicans
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:47:21 +0000 An online spot for Mr. Hilton, the G.O.P. candidate, is full of sexual innuendo that has befuddled Republicans and Democrats watching the race for governor in California.: Court Tosses Sentence After A.I. Video of Victim ‘Forgiving’ His Killer Is Played
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:04:44 +0000 An appellate court in Arizona threw out the prison sentence of a man convicted of manslaughter after an A.I.-generated video of his victim was played in court.: How Kansas Suddenly Became a Battleground State for Senate Control
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:53:18 +0000 The state hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in nearly a century. Economic challenges during President Trump’s second term, as well as other factors, have put it in play.: What to Know About the Medical Plane That Went Missing Near Nantucket
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:44:29 +0000 A Gulfstream G100 carrying six people was flying from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact near the Massachusetts island.: Shooting in Vienna, Ga., Leaves 2 Dead and Dozens Wounded
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:59:16 +0000 A motive for the shooting, which happened in Vienna, Ga., early on Sunday, was not immediately known.: Oregon Man Pinned by Boulder Calls 911 Using Siri From His Earbuds
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:03:55 +0000 The man was trapped under a boulder that the police said likely weighed a “literal ton” and could not reach his phone. He used Apple’s Siri to call 911, his mother said.: Democrats Lead Governor Races Deep in Republican Territory, Polls Show
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:29:01 +0000 Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas.: Tight Competition: The Contest to Name Philly’s Best Parallel Parker
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:02:40 +0000 Out of more than 900 applicants, 15 were chosen to compete in three rounds, including “Tight Squeeze” and “Under Duress.”: How Democrats Have Changed the Way They Talk About Trans Issues
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:45:57 +0000 Democrats competing in historically conservative territory in the midterms are more aggressively responding to Republican attacks casting them as extreme.: How Trump Moved Ethical Lines With His Ads, Businesses and Summits
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:02:31 +0000 The president’s decision to hold an international summit at his own private golf club, an idea rejected in his first term, illustrates how much he has shattered norms.: Some Democrats Say Senate Race In South Carolina Is Winnable. Others, not so much.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:32:20 +0000 Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democrat, is hoping to defeat Senator Darline Graham. Even some of her most ardent supporters sense that her bid is a long shot.: ‘No Tax on Tips’ May Fall Flat for G.O.P. in Fight for House and Senate
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:01:47 +0000 Tipped workers in Arizona have benefited from the G.O.P.’s big tax cut. But they face economic stress from other Republican policies.: Why Older Lawmakers Keep Winning Elections
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:01:38 +0000 Analysis by The New York Times showed older incumbents consistently beating their younger challengers in this year’s midterm primaries. Our national political correspondent Lisa Lerer looks at why.: Why Did D.H.S. Buy These Planes?
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:34:27 +0000 Our investigative reporter David A. Fahrenthold explains his investigation into 10 planes the Department of Homeland Security bought from a donor to former D.H.S. Secretary Kristi Noem.: Kristi Noem’s Agency Gave Her Donor a Lucrative Contract Just Before She Left
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:52 +0000 The Homeland Security Department signed a multi-million dollar agreement to buy five aircraft from a company owned by a political contributor of the secretary on her last day, documents show.: Trump Promotes Data Centers at Rally With Republican Facing Heat on Them
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:08:01 +0000 The president defended the complexes, which have become a liability for Senator Jon Husted in a challenging midterm race.: 8 Key Findings From the Times/Siena Polls
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:58:06 +0000 Democrats are competitive in Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, Texas and even Kansas as they try to wrest control of the Senate from Republicans. Here’s a look at why.: Trump Urges People to Call Senator Tom Cotton Over Daylight Saving Bill
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:59:15 +0000 The president urged people to call Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas and accused him of blocking a bill to cement daylight saving time.