Democrats Spar Over Immigration as Title 42 Lifts
The end of a pandemic-era restriction on migrant arrivals has set off new arguments in the party over an issue that it often struggles to navigate. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
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Biden Is Talking to Howard University Students. But Does He Speak to Them?
Conversations with students at the historically Black school reveal a more lukewarm support for the president than among their parents’ generation. Here’s what they have to say. George and Lindi Hayes, with their son Ethan, in Washington. When Ethan Hayes,…
After Title 42 Expires, U.S. Border Sees Crowds, but Not Chaos
Despite the relative calm, the Biden administration faces court challenges that they say may undermine efforts to deal with record levels of border crossings. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Flush With Federal Money, Strings Attached, a Deep South Factory Votes to Unionize
Friday’s victory by the United Steelworkers at a factory building electric school buses was a test for Democratic hopes that clean-energy funding from Washington could bolster organized labor. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Immigration Politics Return to the Forefront as the 2024 Race Picks Up Pace
Donald J. Trump rode border security to the presidency in 2016. Republicans hope the issue will be at the center of the debate again. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Title 42 Ends, Swelling Immigration Case Backlog Amid Judge Shortage
A severe shortage of immigration judges has led to long delays for asylum cases. The backlog is expected to grow now that pandemic-era border restrictions have been lifted. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Former Prosecutor Rebuffs GOP Questions About Trump Case
Mark F. Pomerantz appeared for a deposition before the House Judiciary Committee but declined to answer many of the panel’s questions, citing privilege and the confidentiality of the prosecution. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10…
Group Tied to Influential Conservative Activist Spent $183 Million in a Year
The activist, Leonard Leo, has been instrumental in pushing the federal judiciary to the right. A new tax filing offers a glimpse of the deep pool of money flowing into conservative causes. Send any friend a story As a subscriber,…
Supreme Court Throws Out Fraud Convictions in Albany Scandals
In a pair of unanimous rulings, the court sided with Joseph Percoco, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, and Louis Ciminelli, a contractor in Buffalo. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Public Health Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Pandemic
The United States’ struggle to respond to the virus has highlighted the importance of communicating with the public, sharing data and stockpiling vital supplies. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each…
Five Takeaways From Trump’s Unruly CNN Town Hall
Behaving as the Republicans’ de facto nominee, Donald Trump dug in on his 2020 lies and dodged on abortion. The G.O.P. audience cheered, but so did Democrats seeking 2024 fodder. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Kevin McCarthy is Not Calling on George Santos to Resign
The House speaker has signaled that George Santos will be allowed to continue to serve in Congress even after being indicted on federal charges. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have