Trump Wanted I.R.S. Investigations of Foes, Top Aide Says
John F. Kelly, who was White House chief of staff, said that as president, Donald J. Trump wanted investigations into perceived enemies like James Comey, the former F.B.I. director. Send…
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican, Flips an Oregon House Seat
The seat became a target for Republicans after Jamie McLeod-Skinner defeated a seven-term centrist incumbent in a Democratic primary. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
An Emboldened Biden Weighs Whether to Run for President Again in 2024
The president feels buoyant after the better-than-expected midterms. But as he nears his 80th birthday, he confronts a decision on whether to run in 2024 that has some Democrats uncomfortable.…
Jim Marchant’s Defeat in Nevada Is Yet Another Loss for Election Deniers
With Jim Marchant’s defeat by Cisco Aguilar in Nevada’s secretary of state race, all but one of the “America First” slate of candidates who espoused conspiracy theories about the 2020…
Democrats’ Senate Victory Hands Biden a Critical Guardrail Against the G.O.P.
Even a bare-minimum majority preserves Democrats’ ability to confirm President Biden’s nominees and would allow them to stop Republican legislation in its tracks should the G.O.P. win the House. Send…
With Majority Uncertain, Congress Opens an Uncertain Post-Election Session
A stronger-than-expected performance by Democrats that preserved their control of the Senate and left the House up for grabs has reshuffled the congressional agenda for the rest of the year.…