Politics
New Trump Super PAC Formed in the Wake of Misconduct Accusations
October 5, 2021
New Trump Super PAC Formed in the Wake of Misconduct Accusations
Allies of former President Donald J. Trump formed a new super PAC days after Corey Lewandowski, Mr. Trump’s former campaign…
One Justice Missing and Only One Masked, the Supreme Court Returns
October 5, 2021
One Justice Missing and Only One Masked, the Supreme Court Returns
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court returned to its majestic mahogany bench on Monday after a pandemic-induced absence of more than…
Biden Officials End Ban on Abortion Referrals at Federally Funded Clinics
October 4, 2021
Biden Officials End Ban on Abortion Referrals at Federally Funded Clinics
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday reversed a contentious policy set under President Donald J. Trump that barred organizations…
With Biden’s Agenda in the Balance, Lobbying Kicks Into High Gear
October 4, 2021
With Biden’s Agenda in the Balance, Lobbying Kicks Into High Gear
WASHINGTON — As centrist Democrats in Congress have worked to block or strip out major provisions of President Biden’s $3.5…
Andrew Yang Says He Left Democratic Party to Become Independent
October 4, 2021
Andrew Yang Says He Left Democratic Party to Become Independent
Andrew Yang, the former long-shot presidential candidate and onetime technology entrepreneur, announced on Monday that he had left the Democratic…
Todd Akin, Whose Senate Bid Collapsed After a Rape Remark, Dies at 74
October 4, 2021
Todd Akin, Whose Senate Bid Collapsed After a Rape Remark, Dies at 74
William Todd Akin, a six-term Republican representative from Missouri who gave up a safe seat to run for the Senate…
Conservatives, Often Wary of Foreign Law, Look Abroad in Abortion Case
October 4, 2021
Conservatives, Often Wary of Foreign Law, Look Abroad in Abortion Case
WASHINGTON — Not so long ago, conservatives found it maddening when U.S. judges cited foreign law in their decisions interpreting…
Progressives Stand Firm on Priorities as Infrastructure Debate Continues
October 3, 2021
Progressives Stand Firm on Priorities as Infrastructure Debate Continues
After a tumultuous week in Congress, during which deep divisions in the Democratic Party delayed progress on part of President…
Back on the Bench, the Supreme Court Faces a Blockbuster Term
October 3, 2021
Back on the Bench, the Supreme Court Faces a Blockbuster Term
WASHINGTON — A transformed Supreme Court returns to the bench on Monday to start a momentous term in which it…
Canadian Man Who Narrated ISIS Videos Flown to U.S. To Face Terrorism Charge
October 2, 2021
Canadian Man Who Narrated ISIS Videos Flown to U.S. To Face Terrorism Charge
WASHINGTON — A Canadian man who narrated two infamous propaganda videos that the Islamic State used to recruit Westerners and…