In Maine, Bellows Ends Senate Bid, as Jackson Builds Momentum
The Maine secretary of state ended her run in a crowded race to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee.
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In Maine, Jackson Takes Big Step Toward Nomination as Top Rivals Bow Out
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his clear edge in the contest to replace Graham Platner, as Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah ended thei…
Misery in the Epicenter of Cyclospora: ‘A Baseball Bat to Your Abdomen’
The debilitating malady has gripped Monroe County, Mich.
D.H.S. Won’t Name Agents Who Kill. Local Police Agencies Are More Open.
The department will not name the agent who killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine. Some large police agencies recognize a public right to kno…
Politicians Are Trying to Change What Chatbots Say About Them
Political campaigns have something new to worry about these days: unflattering or incomplete information produced by A.I. programs when vote…
Trump Blasts ‘Sanctuary’ States, but Many Still Aid Deportations
A New York Times review of 18 states targeted by the Trump administration for their “sanctuary” policies found that all cooperate signif…
Trump Gutted Civil Rights Agency, Stifling U.S. Scrutiny of Workplace Bias
A little-known federal office spent decades investigating potential discrimination by government contractors — until it was stopped by the…
Failed Immigration Cases Leave Chicago Prosecutor’s Office Reeling
Prosecutors have fled the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago, angry about the cases they’ve been told to bring against protesters and imm…
Maine Democrats Take Step Toward New Senate Pick, With Jolt of Momentum for Jackson
Troy Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, showed signs of significant strength, as half the state’s counties picked deleg…
Vance’s Remarks on Epstein and Israel Echo Conspiracy Theories
The vice president’s comment that there were ties between Mr. Epstein and the “highest levels” of Israeli intelligence troubled some i…