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New White House Counsel Isn’t a Yes Man, but He Won’t Say No, Either

Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the…

U.S. to Withdraw 200 Troops Sent to Nigeria Under Trump

Officials say the small, limited deployment could serve as a model. But terrorists in the country have continued to…

He Thought He Destroyed a Flock Camera, but It Was a Decoy, Police Say

A Florida man was charged over the vandalism of a decoy version of the automated license plate readers, the authorities…

Man Accused of Bringing Guillotine to D.C. Is Arrested

Philan-Tam-Duy Le, 35, of Julian, Calif., was taken into custody for “being in possession of the guillotine,” the…

ICE agent Christian Castro Released From Texas Jail After Minnesota Loses Court Fight

The state had sought to have the agent extradited from Texas to answer charges in Minneapolis related to an on-duty…

Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent

The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The…

Judge Allows Option of Manslaughter Verdict in Lindsay Clancy Case

If jurors find Ms. Clancy guilty in the strangling deaths of her three children, they will choose among first-degree…

Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now

The order came amid a spate of legal challenges, including one by Democratic state attorneys general, that could still…

Armed Man Arrested Near Trump Golf Course Is Sent to Mental Health Court

A California judge suspended criminal proceedings against the man, a former Marine, who had been arrested days before…

How Darline Graham’s Politics Compare With Her Brother’s as She Runs for Senate

Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked…

The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.

Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region…

Where Does Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting Stand?

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the…

A Republican Attack Ad Used a Family’s Tragedy. Now They’re Furious.

Relatives of a family killed by a semi truck say they were not consulted about the ad, which connected the crash to…

A Surrogate Refused an Abortion and Fled to Texas. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.

A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas…

Texas Law Targeting Drag Shows Is Struck Down Again by Judge

The judge’s message to people offended by drag performances was, “Just don’t go.” Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to…

Iran War Weighs on Virginia Beach Voters in Key House Race

The conflict with Iran is uniquely salient to the Virginia Beach voters deciding which party will win a critical House…

‘You’re Ruining My Dreams’: C.T.E. Study Adds to Family Tension Over Football

Many families are engaged in tense debates after a new study found a high percentage of N.F.L. players had developed…

A Tax Program for Development in Chicago Left Poor Areas Behind, Study Says

New research suggests that TIF, a multibillion dollar tax program intended to revive the city’s blighted neighborhoods,…

Summer Weather in L.A. Was Perfect. Then Came Humidity and Mosquitoes.

Warmer water off the coast has made things slightly swampy for residents used to a succession of splendid days.

Trump’s Efforts to Sow Election Doubts Get Boost From Initial Court Order

A preliminary Supreme Court ruling could leave voters confused about casting ballots by mail, even as President Trump’s…

Mike Mazzei, Backed by Trump, Wins Oklahoma Primary for Governor

Mike Mazzei, a former state senator who lent more than $11 million of his own money to his campaign, narrowly defeated…

How Trump Folded the Graham Family Dynasty Into His Own

The president came to see Lindsey and Darline Graham as part of his own political legacy.

Reno Has Long Known of Wildfire Risk. The Hawk Fire Proved It’s Real.

The Sierra Nevada region is a hot spot for wildfires and some see the Hawk fire as providing an impetus for hardening…

Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff

President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his…

Masked Man Accused of Harassing Philadelphians Is Arrested in Las Vegas

Zymire Hughes scared more than a dozen people while wearing a Chucky-style mask, the authorities said. He is being held…

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Arrested by Border Patrol Has Been Released

Joshua Aviles, a Navy sailor, said his father had been freed days after he was detained as Mr. Aviles returned from a…

Medication Mix-Up Leaves Knee Surgery Patient Paralyzed

A patient was unable to move from the sternum down after a routine knee-replacement operation at a Nashville hospital…

As CTE Cases Soar, Why Can’t Americans Quit the NFL?

A collision of American popular culture and public health is on display in the N.F.L.

In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues

While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more…

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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.

Newsom Lists Sacramento Home for $7.5 Million as He Prepares to Leave Town

Gov. Gavin Newsom has just over four months left in office and will head back to Marin County full-time, where he will…

5 Things to Know About Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor

Mr. Drummond, the state attorney general, faces an opponent backed by President Trump and Gov. Kevin Stitt. The…

Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill David Scott’s House Seat in Georgia

Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not…

Experts for Prosecution Discuss Clancy’s Mental State at Time of Killings

Lindsay Clancy has said she was suffering postpartum psychosis when she killed her children in 2023. Prosecution…

When to Expect Results in South Carolina and Oklahoma’s Primary Runoff Elections

The results of primary runoff elections will likely be known by late Tuesday night, officials said.