Some Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. These Black Democrats Aren’t Leaving.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:29:27 +0000
As older members of Congress head for the exits amid growing pressure for fresh faces in the Democratic Party, some of the most seasoned Black lawmakers are resisting retirement.
New Attorney General, Same Albatross: Trump’s Quest for Retribution
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:02:01 +0000
The name atop the Justice Department’s organizational chart matters less than the presence of a president whose demands for revenge have become so extreme that even his most obsequious appointees have fallen short.
Trump Pledged a Quick End to the Iran War, but He Hasn’t Explained How
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:29:57 +0000
President Trump bet that American firepower could cow Iran into compliance. So far, Iran’s leaders have been unwilling to quit.
Houston Cheers on Artemis II Moon Mission, Reclaiming Its Place as ‘Space City’
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:20:48 +0000
The Artemis II mission elicited deep feelings for many Americans, particularly in Houston, the home of mission control.
A Meat Plant Closed in Nebraska. Then Politics Became a Focus for These Latinos
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:22:17 +0000
Politically disconnected young men, especially Latinos, helped fuel President Trump’s victory, but in this economy, they could move to unconventional candidates like Dan Osborn in Nebraska.
Foreign Doctors Forced Out of U.S. Hospitals by Trump Immigration Policy
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:49:03 +0000
Physicians from 39 countries are being pushed out of U.S. hospitals as a policy blocks their ability to work.
Trump Directs Officials to Pay All D.H.S. Employees
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:55:22 +0000
The memorandum calls for paying employees at the Coast Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency who have gone without pay during a record-long shutdown.
Arrest of Wisconsin Mosque Leader Was Tied to Trump Antisemitism Campaign
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:04:43 +0000
Immigration lawyers and former federal officials say the case of Salah Sarsour echoes those against other pro-Palestinian activists.
Trump Contemplates Other Cabinet Changes as He Faces Political Clock
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:30:42 +0000
With the midterms approaching, the president may be running out of time to get new cabinet members confirmed without bipartisan support.
Trump Administration Celebrates Good Friday in Official Messages
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:01:48 +0000
President Trump and administration officials have extended more pronounced overtures to Christians in public statements and executive orders.
ICE Review Finds Dozens of Violations at Texas Migrant Detention Center
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:00:01 +0000
A review of Camp East Montana in Texas found failures in medical care, disease control and oversight, including improperly documented uses of force.
Trump Goes After Programs He Calls ‘Woke’ in Budget Proposal
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:55:56 +0000
The president’s request for 2027 reflects his preoccupation with eliminating programs that support diversity and civil rights.
Six Senate Races to Watch as Democrats Grow Bullish Ahead of Midterm Elections
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0000
It’s still a tall task for the party to win back control. Here’s the latest.
Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:07:31 +0000
Reports cast doubt on how close the United States is to destroying Iran’s missile capability, a key goal in the war.
Trump Seeks $152 Million to Begin to Turn Alcatraz Back Into a Prison
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:06:02 +0000
The plan faces significant local political opposition and the dilapidated state of the site poses considerable logistical challenges.
House Democrat Wages a Lonely Legal Fight Testing Congress’s Power
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:08:47 +0000
Representative LaMonica McIver is facing crushing legal fees and prison time as she seeks to get the Justice Department assault case against her dismissed, citing her legislative prerogatives.
Justice Alito Was Taken to the Hospital Last Month in Undisclosed Incident
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:06:15 +0000
Supreme Court justices are not required to release information about their health, and the disclosure practices of individual justices have varied.
No One at Waffle House Remembers FEMA Official Who Says He Teleported In
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:30 +0000
Gregg Phillips, who is in charge of responding to fires and floods, says the hand of God suddenly and mysteriously moved him to a 24-hour breakfast spot in Rome, Ga.
One Rescued From U.S. Jet Shot Down in Iran, U.S. Officials Say
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:56:08 +0000
The fate of the plane’s crew was unclear, as American officials scrambled to mount a search and rescue operation.
Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Military Spending
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:20:27 +0000
The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful.