Vance Wins CPAC Straw Poll, but Rubio Gains Steam Among MAGA Faithful
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:50:32 +0000
Conference organizers presented the poll results as a rebuttal to narratives that Republicans were split over the Iran war and support for Israel.
G.O.P. Rift Leaves Congress With No Clear Path to End the Shutdown
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:40:39 +0000
The deadlock that left the Department of Homeland Security shuttered highlighted Republican divisions that are flaring ahead of the midterm elections.
F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:15:36 +0000
The urgent instructions at the Trump administration’s behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.
‘No Kings’ Protests Decry Trump and His Agenda
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:59:49 +0000
Thousands of organized demonstrations stretched across the country. Minnesota was a focal point of the protests after a tumultuous immigration crackdown.
No Kings Protests Held Across the U.S.: Photos and Videos
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:06:28 +0000
It’s the third time that the coalition behind the “No Kings” movement has organized events to protest President Trump and his policies. In the United States, more than 3,000 demonstrations were planned.
A Downturn in Las Vegas Could Signal Tough Times for the Nation
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:58:32 +0000
The high rollers may still be crowding the tables, but high prices and pinched discretionary incomes are driving a sharp drop-off in visitors to Las Vegas as Nevada’s governor runs for re-election.
On CPAC’s Main Stage, Fissures in the Party Trump Remade
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:59:51 +0000
The Conservative Political Action Conference typically seeks to establish orthodoxy with its roster of speakers. This year, organizers created space for dissent, highlighting ongoing schisms in the MAGA movement.
Wild Ultimatums and ‘Bombing Our Little Hearts Out’: A Portrait of Trump at War
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:03:34 +0000
President Trump has vacillated between boasting about U.S. military superiority and deep frustration that his war of choice is not always having the desired effects.
A Challenge for ‘No Kings’ Protests, the Third Time Around
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:35:31 +0000
Organizers want this to be largest protest yet. But is hitting a number enough to deliver an effective political movement?
Drinking Raw Milk Is Risky. Should People Be Able to Buy It Anyway?
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:06:35 +0000
Several states are considering bills that would expand access to unpasteurized milk. MAHA supporters say consumers should have the right to choose.
Kaela Berg, a Flight Attendant, Runs for Congress One Layover at a Time
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:11:54 +0000
Kaela Berg is part of a crop of working-class candidates that Democrats hope can help the party win back blue-collar voters.
Trump Says Middle East Is ‘Saved’ as Iran Strikes Injure U.S. Troops in Gulf
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:33:56 +0000
At a Saudi event, the president said Iran was “begging to make a deal,” seemingly unaware of reports that an Iranian strike on a Saudi base had injured American troops.
Iranian Strike on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Injures 12 American Troops, Officials Say
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:28:42 +0000
The combined missile and drone attack amounted to one of the most serious breaches of American air defenses in the course of the monthlong war with Iran.
Clavicular, an Internet Narcissus, Is Arrested After Posting a Fight Video
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:44:59 +0000
The influencer, known for promoting handsomeness, is accused of arranging a brawl between two women. Separately, the authorities are investigating a video showing him shooting an alligator.
U.S. Antitank Mines Discovered in Neighborhood in Iran
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:18:03 +0000
Photos and video verified by The New York Times show mines dispensed by cluster bombs in a village a few miles from a missile site.
Judge Agrees to Drop Charges Against Officers in Breonna Taylor’s Death
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:59:23 +0000
The Trump administration had asked the court to dismiss the charges, describing them as an example of “weaponized federal overreach” by the Biden administration.
Arrest Made in ‘Lovers Lane Murders,’ a 1990 Cold Case in Houston
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:17:17 +0000
The authorities charged a Lincoln, Neb., man with capital murder in the brutal killings of a young couple whose bodies were found in a wooded area.
Man Accused of Killing Loyola University Chicago Student to Remain in Jail
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:13:34 +0000
Jose Medina, who is accused of being in the country illegally, is charged with murder in the death of Sheridan Gorman, a freshman at Loyola University Chicago.
How Long a Wait at Security? For Many Passengers, It Was Anyone’s Guess.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:10:48 +0000
As T.S.A. staff shortages continued on Friday, some airports saw interminably long wait times, while others barely had a wait at all, adding to travelers’ confusion.
When Will TSA Workers Be Paid? Here’s What We Know
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:07:10 +0000
President Trump on Friday directed the Homeland Security Department to pay thousands of airport security officers.