Trump Wants a Quick Victory in Iran. But the War May Be Costly.
The opening days of the conflict are challenging the idea that President Trump can project force abroad while safeguarding American lives an…
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A Political Earthquake Rattles the North Carolina Legislature
Voters across this politically purple state made it clear on Tuesday that they wanted to punish the powerful on both sides of the aisle. It …
Once a Bipartisan Stalwart, AIPAC Turns ‘Toxic’ in the Illinois Primaries
The intervention of AIPAC supporters in Chicago-area Democratic primaries, including one with opposing Jewish candidates, has made the pro-I…
Primary Results Offer Warning Signs to Incumbents in Both Parties
Even as some top targets held on, lawmakers in both parties were pushed into runoffs by challengers in Texas, while some in the North Caroli…
The Long March of Presidential Power That Led to War on Iran
Presidents have sidestepped Congress to launch limited military strikes for decades. Trump’s decision to attack Iran is an aggressive esca…
James Talarico Says ‘New Politics Is Being Born’ After Texas Primary Win
After clinching the Democratic Senate primary, he told supporters in Austin that the country’s real divide is between “top versus bottom…
Contract for El Paso ICE Center Is Under Review, Homeland Security Says
Camp East Montana in Texas has been under growing scrutiny over its living conditions and has been grappling with a measles outbreak.
Daines Drops Re-election Bid in Montana, Upending a Senate Race
The surprise announcement by Senator Steve Daines could give Democrats a slim opening in the Republican-leaning state in their uphill fight …
Man Killed After Fleeing Texas Border Patrol Checkpoint, Police Say
The man fired shots at law enforcement and civilian vehicles before he was killed during a pursuit along Interstate 10 in West Texas.
Progressive Challenger Concedes in N.C.’s Bluest Congressional District
The Associated Press had not yet called the race. The contest was widely viewed as a bellwether for the type of candidate that Democratic vo…
Trump Follows His Gut. His National Security Advisers Try to Keep Up.
Decisions come fast, even if contradictions and inconsistencies abound. But without much of a process, there is little preparation for how t…
U.S. Court Takes First Steps Toward Ordering Tariff Refunds
The Trump administration is likely to appeal the move, as it ramps up its attempt to slow or potentially block the repayment of billions in …