US POLITICS
In an after-hours session on Capitol Hill, insults by the right-wing Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene led to a raucous exchange with Democrats, featuring insults about personal appearance, intellect and more. Share full article By Luke Broadwater Reporting from Washington May…
The ad, from a center-left group, points out that the former president has long been critical of people who take the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying. Share full article Former President Donald J. Trump walking into court in Manhattan on…
Donald Trump’s search is still in its early stages, but he is said to be leaning toward more experienced options who can help the ticket without seizing his precious spotlight. Share full article Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota, center,…
The Trump campaign says it can broaden the electoral battlefield with a play for Minnesota, but the state has disappointed Republicans for decades. Share full article Donald J. Trump’s loss in Minnesota in 2016 was close enough to keep him…
In Montana, Republicans are trying to paint Senator Jon Tester as a Washington sellout, while their own candidate, Tim Sheehy, faces scrutiny over his credibility and how he sustained a gunshot wound. Share full article Tim Sheehy, the leading Republican…
It is a time-honored tradition in U.S. politics: wealthy people burning through their fortunes to ultimately lose an election. Share full article Representative David Trone of Maryland lost his Senate race this week to Angela Alsobrooks. The costly realm of…
A prototypical Washington insider, he once said, “The hot air index is actually down when people like me go on vacation.” Share full article Jack Quinn in 2001. He was chief of staff to Al Gore when he served as…
In his remarks, President Biden paid his respects but also subtly addressed criticism by Republicans that crime has skyrocketed on his watch. Share full article “It’s no accident that violent crime is near a record 50-year low,” Mr. Biden told…
No one was injured in the incident, which happened while the jet was taxiing early Sunday, the F.A.A. said. On Wednesday, the former president was traveling on a different plane. Share full article Donald J. Trump’s private jet regularly shuttles…
The bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration also greenlit measures to strengthen consumer protections and address safety and work force issues plaguing the skies. Share full article The measure provides more than $105 billion to the Federal Aviation…
The first debate is expected to be held in late June on CNN, and the second is set for early September on ABC News. Share full article Neither of the two debates that former President Donald J. Trump and President…
The announcement of visa restrictions and sanctions against Nicaraguan organizations reflects the White House’s concern that a surge of migrants could threaten President Biden’s re-election. Share full article Nicaragua has become an increasingly popular hub for migrants from Latin America…