Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms
Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.
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Booze, Brunch and the Bible: Democrats Weigh How to Win in South Carolina
The state’s 2028 primary is likely to be important, and is already on the minds of some Democrats.
Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.
Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.
Ex-Officer Who Took Nude Images From Phones in Traffic Stops Is Sentenced
The former Missouri police officer, Julian Alcala, was sentenced to two years in prison and now faces civil lawsuits from several of the 20 …
How Trump Turned a Republican Battle Over a Texas Senate Seat Into Leverage
The president has yet to make an endorsement in the contest between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton as he tries to push the Senate to pass a bill…
Charlie Kirk’s Group Expands Into High Schools. G.O.P. States Are Helping.
Turning Point USA, the right-wing campus group, is partnering with Arkansas and Indiana, the latest of several states to have similar arrang…
Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks
In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governi…
ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Seeks New Role: Lawmaker
Julie T. Le, a former government lawyer, described in stark terms how overstretched the legal system had become during the administration’…
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to End Protections for Haitian Immigrants
The administration has also sought to end deportation protections for other immigrant groups, including Syrians.
Republicans Concede They Need to Pivot on Immigration Before Midterms
In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump’s immigration crackdown had …
V.A. Begins Drive to Put Homeless Veterans Into Guardianship
A joint effort with the Justice Department creates new authority to compel veterans into institutional or involuntary care.
Democratic States Sue Over Trump Demand That Colleges Provide Race Data
The Trump administration wants colleges and universities to share information about the race and gender of applicants to make sure they’re…