Politics
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Elections: Virginia, Mayor’s Races and Policing
November 2, 2021
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Elections: Virginia, Mayor’s Races and Policing
Most of the political world’s attention on Tuesday will be focused on Virginia, where former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat,…
Democrats’ Bill Would Cover Poor Uninsured Adults, Up to a Point
November 2, 2021
Democrats’ Bill Would Cover Poor Uninsured Adults, Up to a Point
ALBANY, Ga. — After giving up on their goal of creating a new Medicaid program to cover two million poor…
Supreme Court Hints That It May Allow Challenge to Texas Abortion Law
November 1, 2021
Supreme Court Hints That It May Allow Challenge to Texas Abortion Law
WASHINGTON — After almost three hours of lively arguments on Monday at the Supreme Court, a majority of the justices…
Manchin Refuses to Endorse Safety Net Bill, Dampening Hopes of a Quick Vote
November 1, 2021
Manchin Refuses to Endorse Safety Net Bill, Dampening Hopes of a Quick Vote
WASHINGTON — Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia all but dashed hopes for quick votes this week on President…
As Youngkin Tries to Finesse Trump, McAuliffe Conjures His Comeback
November 1, 2021
As Youngkin Tries to Finesse Trump, McAuliffe Conjures His Comeback
In the final hours of campaigning on Monday to become Virginia’s next governor, it was Glenn Youngkin offering an optimistic…
Desperate for Housing Options, Communities Turn to Ballot Initiatives
November 1, 2021
Desperate for Housing Options, Communities Turn to Ballot Initiatives
LEADVILLE, Colo. — A small-business owner in a town fueled by vacationers is an unconventional proponent for a tax hike…
In the Final Days Before Virginia Votes, Both Sides Claim Momentum
November 1, 2021
In the Final Days Before Virginia Votes, Both Sides Claim Momentum
MANASSAS PARK, Va. — The high-stakes race for governor of Virginia entered its final stretch with Glenn Youngkin and Terry…
U.S. Military Jury Condemns Terrorist’s Torture and Urges Clemency
November 1, 2021
U.S. Military Jury Condemns Terrorist’s Torture and Urges Clemency
GUANTÁNAMO BAY, Cuba — Seven senior U.S. military officers who sentenced a terrorist to 26 years in prison last week…
What to Watch in the Supreme Court Oral Arguments on the Texas Abortion Law
October 31, 2021
What to Watch in the Supreme Court Oral Arguments on the Texas Abortion Law
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in two challenges to a Texas law that bars most abortions in…
In Texas Abortion Law Case, a Spotlight on Brett Kavanaugh
October 31, 2021
In Texas Abortion Law Case, a Spotlight on Brett Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON — Exactly two months after the Supreme Court let Texas effectively outlaw most abortions in the state, it will…