On Immigration, Biden Offers a Muted, Muddled Message
Former President Donald J. Trump continued to spread fear of immigrants, while the president did not define any broader strategy on the issue. Share full article During his Thursday night…
June 28, 2024
Could Democrats Replace Biden at the Top of the Presidential Ticket?
While it is possible, it would most likely lead to political upheaval in the party unless the president decides to step aside on his own terms. Listen to this article…
First the Debate, Then a Supreme Court Ruling: Trump’s Big 24 Hours
Successive successes reinvigorated Donald Trump’s campaign a month after he became the first major party nominee convicted of a felony. Share full article After a blustery debate against President Biden…
House G.O.P. Begins Push on Hard-Right Spending Bills, Teeing Up Future Battles
The Republican-led House loaded its funding measures with provisions that have no chance of becoming law, as both parties look toward a bigger fight later this year, most likely after…
Pelosi and Other Leading Democrats React to Biden’s Debate Performance
The president’s surrogates acknowledged his struggles in the debate but said that one night did not reflect his successes, or the dangers of a second Trump term. Share full article…
‘I Know I’m Not a Young Man’: Biden Confronts Doubters During Forceful Rally
President Biden tried to minimize concerns about his fitness for office, saying he would not be running if he didn’t think he was up to the job. Share full article…
What the Chevron Ruling Means for the Federal Government
The decision is expected to prompt a rush of litigation challenging regulations across the entire federal government, from food safety to the environment. Share full article The Environmental Protection Agency…
Justices Thomas and Alito Ignored Calls for Recusal in Jan. 6 Case
Experts in legal ethics have said that the activities of the justices’ wives raised serious questions about their impartiality. Share full article By Adam Liptak Reporting on the Supreme Court…
U.S. Presses to Avert Wider War Between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon
A recent flurry of diplomacy aims to head off a conflict that could pit the United States directly against Iran. Listen to this article · 8:14 min Learn more Share…
Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Sleeping Outdoors in Homelessness Case
In a case likely to have broad ramifications throughout the West, the court found an Oregon city’s penalties did not violate the Constitution’s prohibition on “cruel and unusual punishment.” Listen…