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Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote

After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal…

Lake Ontario Didn’t Ask for Trump to Rename It

There is a U.S.-led war in the Middle East and the midterm elections on the horizon, but President Trump’s latest…

Trump Elevates Ben Moss, Former Vance Aide, as White House Staff Secretary

The move amounted to one of the few major changes in West Wing personnel in Mr. Trump’s second term.

Democrats to Force Senate Vote on Israel’s Human Rights Practices

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is leading a group of Democrats seeking answers about violence against…

Trump Administration Will Appeal Harvard Antisemitism Case

A federal judge earlier ruled against Trump officials in a lawsuit accusing the university of allowing persistent…

Fired Journalists From Stars and Stripes Sue Pentagon

Three journalists dismissed from Stars and Stripes accused the government of violating their First Amendment rights,…

Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel

Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy…

Starbucks Drops Drink Powder That Enveloped Baristas in Clouds of Dust

Baristas said the ingredient left them coughing and sneezing.

Secrecy in Lawsuits Has ‘Run Amok,’ Scholars Say

Two recent studies say judges are not doing enough to protect the public interest in openness.

Trump’s Strength in Primaries is Clear. The Midterms Pose a Different Test.

The president’s pull with the party base has been clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make…

Democratic Socialists Are the Toast of the Party in Uruguay

The success of progressive candidates in the United States is inspiring leftists abroad struggling under pressure from…

Roy Cohn, Robert Mapplethorpe and a Trump-Era Dilemma Over Free Speech

When a respected biographer tried to use a Mapplethorpe photograph of Roy Cohn for a book cover, worries about the…

Lisa Cook Hits Back at Trump’s Latest Attempt to Oust Her as Fed Governor

Lisa D. Cook hit back at President Trump’s allegations that she had committed mortgage fraud.

Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects

Mark Paoletta, also a close associate of Justice Clarence Thomas’s, has been named by President Trump to lead the…

West Point Climate Professor Says He Was Fired for Refusing to ‘Defy Science’

Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing the U. S. Military Academy, where he was a professor of geography and the only climate…

State Department Advances Trump Crackdown on ‘Far-Left Terrorism’

Critics say the Trump administration’s focus is disproportionate, as analysts raise alarms about the growing strength…

Secret Service Officials Said to Be Put on Leave Amid Internal Inquiry

The agency’s top spokesman is among those on leave, according to two Trump administration officials. The agency said…

Justice Dept. Charges Owner of Failed Surrogacy Firm With Fraud

The owner of Surro Connections is accused of stealing over $1 million from prospective parents and using it to pay off…

Judge Handling 9/11 Case Sets June 2028 Trial Date

Prosecutors had asked for an earlier start. The judge has not yet ruled on several issues related to the defendants’…

Even as Trump’s Standing Slips, He Slingshots Darline Graham to Victory

After facing low approval ratings and endorsement setbacks, the president made a show of force in lifting Darline…

Meet Dean Roy, the 15-Year-Old Running for Vermont Governor and Ready for ‘Impact’

Dean Roy, 15, will appear on the ballot in November as a third-party candidate. He said his generation’s concerns, like…

Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran’s Oil

The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets,…

Joe Manchin Pushes for More Independents to Join Congress

The former Democratic-turned-independent senator and his daughter are backing independent bids for the House and the…

Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers

The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran…

In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race

A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That…

Conservative Media Personality Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor

Bernadette Wilson, who has appealed to other Republicans to consolidate around her party’s top finisher, will be one of…

5 Things to Know About Mike Mazzei, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor

The former state senator, who was endorsed by President Trump, spent millions of dollars of his own money on the race.

Democrats Score Victory in Campaign Finance Court Case

Republicans had hoped that a Supreme Court decision allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates would also…

Trump Administration Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress for Review

The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about…

Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins Primary for Senate in South Carolina

Ms. Graham, who is temporarily filling the seat long held by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, prevailed in a…

Trump Wants to Restrict Mail-In Voting. See Which States Rely on It the Most.

Nearly 30 percent of voters nationwide use mail ballots. President Trump is seeking greater federal control of mail…

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At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub

Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of…

5 Things to Know About Darline Graham, Trump-Backed South Carolina Senate Candidate

Ms. Graham is currently serving out the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. She has argued that her lack of…

5 Things to Know About Ralph Norman, South Carolina Senate Candidate

Mr. Norman, a five-term congressman, is a hard-line conservative running against the sister of the late Senator Lindsey…

How the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return

The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues…