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Video by Left-Wing Group Claims Lindsey Graham Paid Men for Sex

Progressive activists released a video of three men making the allegations about the South Carolina Republican, who…

Trump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Intervene in California Mail Ballot Suit

The Justice Department sought to jump-start a lawsuit aimed at compelling the state to not count as many as 20,000 mail…

Key Trump Health Adviser Resigns Ahead of Midterm Elections

Calley Means, who helped unite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, pushed food reforms but grew frustrated with…

The Ad Dividing the Republican Party

Trump got behind a much-criticized spot in the Ohio governor’s race.

Supreme Court Allows Blanket Ban on Student IDs at Polls in New Hampshire

The justices had been asked to weigh in on a New Hampshire directive that prevented election officials from considering…

Hakeem Jeffries Launches Final Midterm Sprint for House Majority

The minority leader plans to kick off campaigning in a Hudson Valley, New York, district that is one of the most…

The Brief, Messy Political Career of Paolo Zampolli, a Trump Ally

He had an unlikely rise, from modeling agent to presidential special envoy. After his firing, he was unrepentant: “I…

Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud

The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including…

Just How Much Are Young Voters Backing Democrats Now? See the Shift.

In the new Times/Siena poll, 70 percent of young voters identified as Democrats or leaned that way — a jump from just…

MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not…

In Trump’s Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street. Ukraine Is the Latest Example.

The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes…

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction in Big Bend

A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region…

A megachurch pastor is running for Senate. Will Democrats vote for him?

New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots

County election officials have rejected ballots for such issues as an unsealed “inner” envelope. Voting rights groups…

A Strong Poll for Democrats, With Some Warning Signs

The party will be happy with the House outlook, but dismayed by some other findings.

Trump Says He’ll Decide Who Gets Rewards From Fraud Whistle-Blower Program

President Trump’s announcement raised concerns that he would use the program seeking information on fraud for political…

AIPAC Makes Last-Minute Donation to Boost Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Against El-Sayed

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee generally supports Democrats, but it has spent heavily against Dr. Abdul…

Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties

In the final weeks of Michigan’s Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed…

U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections

The Trump administration will release 315,000 barrels of heating oil, but analysts say the amount is too small to make…

A.I. Discovered a Critical Vulnerability in PHP, a Coding Language Behind Many Websites

The disclosure heightened concerns about A.I.’s potential to upend cybersecurity unless shortcomings are addressed.

Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports

The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the President Vladimir V. Putin — who is wanted for war…

Democrats Have a Wide Lead in Our New Poll as Trump Slides

The map favors Republicans, but cracks in their base are leaving them vulnerable in defending House and Senate control.

GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years

General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles…

Trump Pushes to Evict White House Press Corps

President Trump has talked about replacing the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room with an indoor swimming pool.

MAGA Inc. Unleashes Millions to Turn Out Republicans At the Polls

MAGA Inc. is now flooding the social media platforms with targeted ads as it seeks to turn out Republicans amid the…

How The New York Times Reports on A.I. Images

A Times reporter and editors discuss the challenges of sifting through what’s real and what’s not in pursuit of the…

China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems

The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese…

Trump Wields an Unprecedented $277 Million in Final Midterm Stretch

The enormous spending by the term-limited president’s super PAC has no parallel in American history, and could offer…

Ahead of Midterms, Justice Kagan Says Rulings Have Intensified Polarization

The justice said during a discussion that recent Supreme Court decisions on voting rights, gerrymandering and campaign…

Boeing’s Large 737 Max Jet Secures U.S. Approval

After years of delay, the Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 Max 10, the largest version of Boeing’s…

Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation

Mr. Khalil had recently graduated from Columbia when he was arrested by ICE agents and became the face of the Trump…

Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses

Under the Harvest Fuel Relief Program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high…

When Idaho Banned Abortion, OB-GYNs Fled. The Doctors Who Stayed Are Cracking.

From childbirth to miscarriages, women’s health care in the state has become increasingly dangerous.

Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine

The series of recent steps by the president that seem to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his intensifying desire to…

Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near

The president’s swing is taking him to states including South Carolina and Kansas that were not seen as competitive…

Melania Trump Announces White House Women’s Health Initiative

The effort comes as Republicans are struggling to win over female voters two weeks before the midterm elections.