When Voters Worry About ‘Affordability,’ Many Point to Health Care
Democrats have had limited political success running on the Affordable Care Act, even with its relative popularity. Now President Trump’s …
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The Pets Left Behind When Their Owners Are Deported
As immigrant detentions and self-deportations soar, animal welfare groups in cities like New Orleans scramble to feed, foster and re-home th…
W.N.B.A. Players Getting Paid, N.B.A. Expanding & the Weight of the 1-Seed
Plus, which Western Conference team is getting shipped East?
Arson Hits Ambulances of Jewish Volunteer Service in London, Police Say
The city’s main police force said it was investigating fires that struck four ambulances as an antisemitic hate crime.
How Obama’s Strategist Discouraged Biden From Running in 2016
In a new set of oral histories, David Plouffe, President Barack Obama’s political adviser, described how he urged Vice President Joseph R.…
Suspect in Chicago Student’s Killing Was in U.S. Illegally, D.H.S. Says
Sheridan Gorman, 18, was killed last week near Loyola University Chicago. The Trump administration has sought to highlight crimes committed …
How the G.O.P. and Democrats Are Talking About the Surge in Gas Prices
Republicans have largely been on defense against Democratic criticism. Here are five arguments advanced by figures in both parties.
More Air-Conditioners Crank Up as Heat Wave Wilts Large Part of U.S.
In recent years, more homes have added air-conditioning, something that may come in handy this week as some areas are expected to see temper…
Meteorite Crashes Through Roof of House Near Houston
No one was injured, but a woman was startled on Saturday when a meteorite pierced the roof of her home, ricocheted off the floor and struck …
Israel Thought It Could Spur Rebellion Inside Iran. That Hasn’t Happened.
President Trump’s hopes that an Israeli plan to ignite an internal uprising against Iran’s theocratic government could bring the war to …
ICE to Augment Security at Airports Amid Partial Shutdown, Border Czar Says
Tom Homan, President Trump’s chief border official, said plans were being drawn up to send immigration and customs agents to U.S. airports…
Anti-Muslim Comments by G.O.P. Congressman Reflect a Rising Trend
On Capitol Hill and in Nashville, comments by Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee have sown division and underscored a growing tolerance …