Trump’s Midterm Convention May Struggle for Ratings Against the NFL Kickoff
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:20:12 +0000
Many major TV networks are sticking with regular programming as the Republicans convene in Dallas. Fox News, NewsNation and C-SPAN will carry more of the proceedings.
Trump Administration Accuses Berkeley Law School of Racial Discrimination
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:51:50 +0000
The Justice and Education Departments said the school had penalized white and Asian applicants, the latest in a series of investigations into admissions at elite universities.
James Talarico Counters Trump’s Midterm Convention With Food Drive
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:32:29 +0000
The Democratic Senate candidate used a food drive to sharpen his economic message against Ken Paxton.
Election Officials Grapple With Uncertainty as Supreme Court Considers Mail Ballot Plan
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:23:18 +0000
As they wait for word on whether the Trump administration’s new system to screen ballots can move forward, local officials say they are running out of time.
New Mexico’s Name Is Older Than the U.S. Trump Still Wants to Change It.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:22:29 +0000
President Trump has no authority to change the state’s name, but his suggestion has constituted fighting words to proud New Mexicans.
Trump Is Delayed After Emergency Slide Deploys on New Air Force One
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:40:34 +0000
The mishap occurred while the Qatari-donated jet was parked on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews. It delayed President Trump’s departure to a Republican convention in Dallas.
Hunter Biden’s ‘Laptop’ Crypto Coin Plummets Upon Launching
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:31:50 +0000
The president’s son portrayed his memecoin as a symbol of redemption. Critics denounced it as hypocrisy.
Trump’s Convention Offers an Unusual Fund-Raising Opportunity for Republicans
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:16:06 +0000
Republicans are hoping to use the Dallas extravaganza as a fund-raising opportunity, with some local parties charging as much as $20,000 to be an “honorary delegate.”
Iran’s Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. Officials Say
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:34:03 +0000
The latest round of fighting may result in reports of traumatic brain injuries among American service members, officials warned.
How Republicans and Democrats see their advantages in the midterms.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:17:51 +0000

60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:05:49 +0000
With an assist from A.I., President Trump offers a window into how he wants to be seen — and, critics say, a barometer of his mental state.
William Anderson, Doctor and Civil Rights Leader in Georgia, Dies at 98
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:51:42 +0000
An osteopath in Albany, Ga., he drew national attention, and the involvement of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for his efforts to end segregation.
Why Trump’s Republican Midterm ‘Convention’ Isn’t a Real Convention
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:05:53 +0000
No nominations or formal party business will be happening, as they would at a traditional presidential convention. But the made-for-TV speeches will look much the same.
Here are 5 races to watch this fall for answers to the biggest midterm questions.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:01:47 +0000

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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:08 +0000

Tate Brothers Must Remain in U.S. Jail Until Extradition Case Is Decided
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:16:36 +0000
A judge in Miami declined to release Andrew and Tristan Tate from custody while they fight extradition to Britain.
How Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Would Work
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:05:07 +0000
The plan, which two dozen states have challenged as unconstitutional, puts in place new requirements about who can receive mail ballots.
Joseph Rice, Lowcountry Lawyer Who Took On Big Tobacco, Dies at 72
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:47:40 +0000
He challenged tobacco companies as well as the opioid industry, securing multibillion-dollar settlements that also benefited public health.
Salvadorans to Keep Temporary Protected Status for Now, Trump Officials Say
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:23:05 +0000
Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador was set to expire on Wednesday. The Trump administration said it would make an announcement about the program’s future at the “appropriate time.”
‘Ferris Bueller Gone Bad’: 22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in Giant Bitcoin Heist
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:16:21 +0000
Malone Lam, a Singaporean citizen, admitted to stealing cryptocurrency valued at more than $245 million in one of the largest such heists in U.S. history.
Dallas Protests Planned as Trump, Republicans Gather for RNC Convention
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:13:36 +0000
City officials erected barricades, mapped out street closures and coordinated with federal agencies as protesters planned anti-Trump marches and demonstrations near the convention venue.
New Accuser Sues Foundations With Ties to Cesar Chavez
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:02:25 +0000
The lawsuit, the first of its kind since revelations against the union leader emerged this year, accuses two foundations of failing to prevent “abusive, rogue and inappropriate” behavior.
Missouri Supreme Court Sets Contempt Hearing in Fight Over House Map
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:58:41 +0000
Amid conflicting rulings, Missouri’s highest court ordered the secretary of state to respond to claims that he violated an order on redistricting.
Trump Doled Out $45,000 Cash Gifts to Natalie Harp and Other Aides Last Year
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:03:37 +0000
The money, listed as “cash gift for the holidays,” was detailed in financial disclosure forms released by the administration.
Trump’s PAC Unloads War Chest, With $49 Million Headed to Key Midterm Races
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:56:18 +0000
A recently created Republican group tied to the president’s super PAC is pumping cash into half a dozen key midterm races, with the largest amounts going toward Senate contests in Michigan and Ohio.
The Establishment Pulls Through: Five Takeaways from the New Hampshire Primaries
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:08:47 +0000
The U.S. Senate race will feature familiar faces: former Senator John E. Sununu and Chris Pappas, a four-term congressman. Stefany Shaheen, a senator’s daughter, eked out a win in a House primary.
Trump Is Orchestrating the Republican Midterm Convention Like One of His Rallies
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:02:14 +0000
The Republican Party is holding a midterm convention in Dallas this week. But as our White House correspondent, Maggie Haberman explains, despite President Trump’s unpopularity in polls, this event is shaping up to be a rally focusing on his achievements.
Will Trump’s Midterm Convention Help or Hurt Republicans? 5 Things to Watch.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:06:36 +0000
At an unusual gathering in Dallas, some of the party’s top candidates will be forced to decide just how tightly to tether themselves to an unpopular president.
Texas Republicans Are Turning Against Data Centers. Will It Matter in November?
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:05:38 +0000
The industry’s rapid expansion has scrambled traditional political alliances and forced G.O.P. leaders to respond to a backlash from some of their most reliable rural voters.
Should Professors Teach More? Some Colleges Are Trying to Make Them.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:54:02 +0000
Schools and entire states are creating new rules forcing professors to teach more hours and show up at the office. At one university, professors quit in response.
As He Backs ICE Crackdown, Nebraska Governor Employs Undocumented Workers
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:02:36 +0000
Gov. Jim Pillen’s family business is one of the nation’s largest pork producers. As he seeks re-election, he has aligned himself with President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda even though his farms have taken on undocumented laborers.
Sinkhole Opens at Nicolas Cage’s Malibu Home, Forcing Evacuations
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:17:56 +0000
The expanding sinkhole formed under the driveway of a house that the actor bought in 2024. Dozens of other homes were evacuated.
Amazon Cargo Jet Pilots Appeared to Try to Abort Landing, N.T.S.B. Data Indicates
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:48:15 +0000
The sequence of events detailed by National Transportation Safety Board investigators showed that the pilots lost crucial seconds before the plane ran off the runway in Miami.
Stefany Shaheen, Daughter of Democratic Senator, Wins House Primary in New Hampshire
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:41:56 +0000
Ms. Shaheen, a biotech entrepreneur and former city councilor, fended off a rival who attacked her family connections.
Three Jurors in Clancy Trial Describe Frustration With Holdout
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:38:06 +0000
The three jurors, who voted to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murder, described the tense deliberations in an interview with a Boston TV station.
Trump’s Ability to Connect With Voters to Be Tested at Republican Midterm Convention
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:39:27 +0000
As Republicans face down tough midterm elections, President Trump has appeared out of step with the party on Iran, the economy and other issues.
They Fled Cuba for Better Lives. They Were Cut Short by a Cargo Plane.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0000
Days after an Amazon cargo jet plowed into a van at Miami International Airport, killing five, portraits of the victims started to emerge.
Russian Citizen Extradited to U.S. in Sprawling Bank Fraud Scheme
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:33:58 +0000
Sergei Anatolyevich Filimonov is accused of taking part in a scheme that used fake bank websites to steal the login credentials of more than 5,000 people.
Anthony DiLorenzo, a Trump-Backed Auto Executive, Wins House Primary in New Hampshire
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:10:38 +0000
Anthony DiLorenzo, an automotive executive who ran with the president’s endorsement, will be the Republican nominee in the First Congressional District.
John E. Sununu Wins Republican Senate Primary in New Hampshire
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:49:21 +0000
The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of the U.S. Senate.
Chris Pappas Defeats Progressive Challenger in New Hampshire Senate Primary
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:48:07 +0000
Mr. Pappas, a moderate Democrat who has served four terms in the House, will face former Senator John E. Sununu, the Republican nominee, in November.
Chinese Threat Requires a Broader Spying Mission, C.I.A. Deputy Director Says
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:13:07 +0000
China’s economic competition with the United States makes Chinese companies a legitimate target, the agency’s deputy director, Michael Ellis, said at a conference.
Musk Targets Transgender Issues in Key Midterm Senate Races
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:47:48 +0000
A political group for the world’s richest man, who is ramping up a midterm spending blitz, began running attack ads against Democrats in Texas, Ohio and Iowa.