Biden’s Gaza Critics Start an Anti-Trump Campaign
The effort by Black faith leaders and activists signals that at least some of President Biden’s critics on the left will work to defeat his Republican rival. Share full article…
May 2024
Biden and Harris Make New Push to Strengthen Support From Black Voters
In their latest effort to court a crucial group of voters, the two leading Democrats will roll out an initiative called Black Voters for Biden-Harris at a rally in Philadelphia.…
Emerging Portrait of Judge in Trump Documents Case: Prepared, Prickly and Slow
Judge Aileen Cannon’s handling of court hearings offers insights into how the case accusing Donald Trump of illegally retaining classified material has become bogged down in unresolved issues. Share full…
Justice Alito’s Wife Has Managed to Avoid the Spotlight Until Now
Martha-Ann Alito has built a limited public life since moving to Washington that has mainly centered on apolitical projects and charity work. Share full article
Texas House Speaker Survives Challenge From Hard Right
Dade Phelan, the speaker of the Texas House, defeated a party activist and first-time candidate backed by former President Donald J. Trump in a bitter contest. Share full article Dade…
After Closing Arguments, Trump’s Fate is Over to the Jury
After closing arguments, the Manhattan trial is in the endgame. Share full article Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court today. It could take a day, a week, a month. But…
Republican Navy Veteran Will Face Henry Cuellar in South Texas
The congressional district has slightly moved in favor of Republicans after Mr. Cuellar, a centrist Democrat, was indicted on federal charges. Share full article Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas was…
Blinken Travels to Eastern Europe as Russia Presses War in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken aims to show support for Moldova, which is under threat from Russia, and plans to attend a NATO meeting in the Czech Republic. Share…
U.S. Pier for Gaza Aid Damaged by Rough Seas
Army engineers are working to put the pier back together, and Defense Department officials hope it will be operational again in about a week. Share full article Rough seas over…
R.F.K. Jr. Denounces the Removal of Confederate Statues
The independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on a recent podcast that he had a “visceral reaction” to the removal of statues glorifying Confederate leaders. Share full article…