A Republican U-Turn on Free Speech
Thu, 14 May 2026 16:01:02 +0000 The G.O.P. has long opposed government regulation of broadcasters. That has changed under Trump.: Strategist Tied to Becerra and Newsom Is Expected to Plead Guilty to 3 Felonies
Thu, 14 May 2026 16:22:17 +0000 Dana Williamson, a former political strategist for Xavier Becerra and a former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom, is scheduled to appear in federal court on Thursday.: Rubio and Hegseth Among White House Officials to Speak at Christian Prayer Festival
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:53:44 +0000 Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are among the scheduled speakers at the event, part of festivities for the nation’s 250th birthday.: Body of Second U.S. Soldier Who Went Missing in Morocco Is Found
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:40:12 +0000 The body of Specialist Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, was retrieved from a coastal cave less than a week after the recovery of the body of First Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr.: University of Chicago Makes Tuition Free for Families Making Under $250,000
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:23:54 +0000 It becomes one of just a couple of major universities offering free tuition to families at that income level.: U.S. Abruptly Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:33:01 +0000 It was unclear why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment to Poland, which has close relations with the United States.: A Fact Check of Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Gas Prices in Iran War
Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:05 +0000 He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy’s need for the Strait of Hormuz.: U.C.L.A. Considers New Tactics to Combat Antisemitism
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:30:05 +0000 The Trump administration has sued the university, saying it didn’t do enough to protect Jews on campus.: With Alex Murdaugh Conviction Reversal, South Carolina Braces for Retrial and More Scrutiny
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:59:45 +0000 The State Supreme Court cited a local court clerk in reversing the result of one of the most-watched murder trials of the last decade. It has raised painful memories in the state’s Lowcountry region.: Why the Migrant Child Crisis Is Roiling the California Governor Race
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:05:20 +0000 The Times broke the story that has become a dominant line of attack against Xavier Becerra, the Democratic front-runner. Here are five things to know about it.: Will Her Daughter Be Safe at Pali High as It Rebuilds From LA Wildfires?
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:54:36 +0000 It’s a nightmare faced by families all around Los Angeles: After wildfire smoke blanketed homes, schools and offices with toxic chemicals, when is it OK to go back?: Bo French Challenges Texas Oil Regulator in GOP Runoff
Thu, 14 May 2026 13:53:53 +0000 Bo French, a hard-liner known for wild social media posts, is seeking a bigger megaphone. Big oil companies, and top officials like Greg Abbott, want to stop him.: What It’s Like to Own a Tank or Other Former Military Vehicles
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:17 +0000 Where do battle tanks and military trucks go when their service has ended? Enthusiasts and professionals put them to work for search and rescue, marketing and just having fun.: Midsize Cities Held Steady as U.S. Population Growth Declined
Thu, 14 May 2026 13:45:50 +0000 New census estimates show that the nation’s largest cities saw the sharpest slowdowns in population growth over the past year amid declines in immigration and plunging birthrates.: South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps
Thu, 14 May 2026 03:30:07 +0000 Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, appears prepared to thrust the state into the nation’s redistricting wars.: U.S. Cruise Passenger Moved Out of Isolation
Thu, 14 May 2026 02:20:51 +0000 The passenger, who had tested positive once in the Canary Islands, was being monitored in a special biocontainment facility in Omaha, until a new test came back negative.: 11 Rescued From Raft After Plane Crash Off the Coast of Florida
Thu, 14 May 2026 01:01:19 +0000 Those on board, who were all Bahamian adults, spent about five hours stranded on a raft before rescuers hoisted them to safety. All were in stable condition, officials said.: Justice Dept. Sues D.C. Bar Over Efforts to Discipline Government Lawyers
Thu, 14 May 2026 00:58:52 +0000 The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers.: Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race
Thu, 14 May 2026 01:20:42 +0000 Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.: House Approves Year-Round Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:49:13 +0000 In a rare bipartisan vote, the House passed a bill allowing for the sale of an ethanol blend known as E15, over the objections of Republican hard-liners and some oil refiners.: Second Venezuelan Doctor Is Released From Immigration Custody
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:39:35 +0000 At least five foreign-born doctors have been detained, according to a medical organization, raising fears that underserved rural areas reliant on them could be further strained.: The China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump
Thu, 14 May 2026 04:29:32 +0000 President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have become more combative.: New Mexico Diocese Tries to Block Government From Seizing Land for Border Wall
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:10:52 +0000 The diocese’s lawyers argued that the land, which is below a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ on a mountain peak, is a holy site protected under religious freedom.: Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Prompts Ethical Concerns
Thu, 14 May 2026 01:32:54 +0000 A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.: How Jerome Powell Managed a Chaotic Era
Wed, 13 May 2026 22:46:11 +0000 Our reporter Colby Smith, who covers the Federal Reserve and the economy, looks back at Jerome Powell’s tenure as chair of the Fed.: Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
Wed, 13 May 2026 22:35:03 +0000 Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.: Miami Residents Sue Over Trump’s Plan to Make His Library a Hotel
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:58:12 +0000 The suit argues that the development on state-donated land would violate the Constitution’s domestic emoluments clause, which prohibits the president from accepting money or gifts from states.: Homeland Security Dept. Escalates Its Dispute With Federal Judge
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:21:46 +0000 In a column, the top lawyer for D.H.S. claimed that the judge, Melissa DuBose, was engaging in an “intimidation campaign” by referring a government lawyer for a misconduct investigation.: Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges
Thu, 14 May 2026 00:42:45 +0000 Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”: Kouri Richins Sentenced to Life in Prison for Poisoning Her Husband
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:15:22 +0000 Kouri Richins, 36, who wrote a children’s book about grief after murdering Eric Richins, will serve without the option of parole.: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Calls Special Session to Redistrict for 2028 Elections
Wed, 13 May 2026 20:47:25 +0000 Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, also asked lawmakers to delay changes to the state’s election system that could cause disarray in the midterms.: Uyghurs Hope Trump Returns to First-Term Toughness at Xi Meeting
Thu, 14 May 2026 04:29:34 +0000 In 2021, the president declared China’s crackdown on Uyghurs a genocide. Now, it rarely surfaces.: Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:51:38 +0000 The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.: Hantavirus Attacks Patients’ Bodies. This Doctor Tends to Their Minds.
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:28:44 +0000 David Cates, a psychologist working with Americans exposed to the disease on the MV Hondius, said psychosocial supports are just as important as physical care.: Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:58:38 +0000 President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.: Stephen Cloobeck, Former California Governor Candidate, Arrested in Los Angeles County
Thu, 14 May 2026 01:24:52 +0000 Stephen Cloobeck, a wealthy developer who dropped out of the governor’s race in November, was arrested on suspicion of witness tampering in a felony case involving his fiancée, a former Penthouse model.: Eric Trump, Who Runs the Family Business, Hops Along on the Plane to China
Thu, 14 May 2026 04:29:19 +0000 The president’s middle son is said to be joining his father in a “personal capacity” rather than to make business deals.: Chinese Firms Plot Secret Arms Sales to Iran, U.S. Officials Say
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:06:05 +0000 The effort involves plans to send weapons through other countries in an effort to hide the origins of the shipments.: Trump Administration Pushes I.R.S. to Identify Undocumented Immigrants
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:14:34 +0000 The deliberations are a sign that the Trump administration may once again try to harness the power of the I.R.S. to advance its immigration agenda.: ICE Detains Ex-Kansas Mayor Joe Ceballos Who Voted Illegally
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:02:38 +0000 Joe Ceballos said he did not know he was ineligible to vote and run for office as a green-card holder. The Trump administration has drawn attention to the case.: Billionaire Rick Jackson Is Upending the Georgia Governor’s Race
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:08:43 +0000 Rick Jackson was largely unknown to voters just a few months ago. Heading into Tuesday’s Republican primary, he’s keeping some of the state’s best-known politicians on their toes.