Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late.
Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their …
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How Two Criminal Cases Reflect America’s Tense Relations With China
The Trump-Xi summit emphasized stability. But China’s recruitment of foreign agents has fueled suspicion of Chinese Americans.
With Drag Queens and Subway Chats, Candidates Vie for Key House Seats
Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler are retiring, sparking fierce fights in San Francisco and Manhattan to succeed them. Whoever wins their seat…
Trump Loyalist Leads Administration’s Hunt for Fraud in Elections
The loyalist, Dan Bishop, put his fealty to the president on display when he pressed the F.B.I. to chase investigative leads it had already …
In Kentucky, the Iran War Complicates a Republican Primary
Representative Thomas Massie, the incumbent, has opposed President Trump’s military strikes on Iran. He is now facing the biggest challeng…
Even Alex Murdaugh Didn’t Think His Convictions Would Be Overturned
His lawyers said he was stunned to learn that South Carolina’s top court had reversed the murder convictions. Prosecutors plan to retry th…
A Republican’s Mysterious Absence Reflects Congress’s Silence on Health
Presidents are expected to tell the public basic health information, but members of the House and Senate often stay silent about medical con…
Bernie Sanders Backs Slate of Candidates in Bid to Cement Progressive Legacy
The five dozen endorsements mostly feature those seeking state or local office who have previously supported the Vermont senator.
Nebraska Blocks Bar From Using ‘Barber Shop’ Name, Saying That’s Just for Haircuts
The Omaha establishment changed its name this week from the Barber Shop Blackstone to the Censored Shop Blackstone in protest while it is su…
As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change’
Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair’s baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump’s pick says …
Oysterman, Veteran, Prep-School Alum: A Senate Candidate’s Complex Class Story
Democrats are pinning their hopes of flipping the Senate on Graham Platner, who has made his working-class persona key to his campaign. His …
What to Know About DACA Recipients Amid Trump Deportation Push
The Trump administration has said the program no longer shields immigrants from deportation, and renewal delays are costing DACA recipients …