Politics
A Congresswoman’s Story: Raped at 17, ‘I Chose to Have an Abortion’
September 30, 2021
A Congresswoman’s Story: Raped at 17, ‘I Chose to Have an Abortion’
WASHINGTON — Representative Cori Bush, a Democrat from Missouri, is known on Capitol Hill as a nurse, a pastor, a…
Trump Super PAC Removes Corey Lewandowski After Sexual Harassment Claim
September 30, 2021
Trump Super PAC Removes Corey Lewandowski After Sexual Harassment Claim
Corey Lewandowski, a longtime political adviser to Donald J. Trump, was removed on Wednesday from his role overseeing a super…
Panel Subpoenas 11 in Capitol Riot Inquiry, Eyeing Jan. 6 Rally Planners
September 30, 2021
Panel Subpoenas 11 in Capitol Riot Inquiry, Eyeing Jan. 6 Rally Planners
WASHINGTON — The House select committee investigating the Capitol attack issued 11 more subpoenas on Wednesday, targeting allies of President…
Democrats Move to Avert Fiscal Crisis, Separating Debt and Spending Bills
September 29, 2021
Democrats Move to Avert Fiscal Crisis, Separating Debt and Spending Bills
WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress moved on Wednesday to avert a looming fiscal crisis, scheduling a House vote to raise…
‘This Was a Failure’: Biden’s A.T.F. Pick Says White House Left Him Open to Attack
September 29, 2021
‘This Was a Failure’: Biden’s A.T.F. Pick Says White House Left Him Open to Attack
David Chipman’s confirmation odyssey began with a short congratulatory buzz from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in April and ended,…
Republicans at Odds Over Infrastructure Bill as Vote Approaches
September 29, 2021
Republicans at Odds Over Infrastructure Bill as Vote Approaches
WASHINGTON — Business groups and some Senate Republicans — working at cross-purposes with Republican leaders in the House — have…
Military Officials Say They Urged Biden Against Afghanistan Withdrawal
September 29, 2021
Military Officials Say They Urged Biden Against Afghanistan Withdrawal
WASHINGTON — Pentagon leaders publicly acknowledged on Tuesday that they advised President Biden not to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan…
How the Debt Ceiling Came to Be a Political Cudgel
September 28, 2021
How the Debt Ceiling Came to Be a Political Cudgel
Sign up here to get On Politics in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Over the weekend, Germany conducted a…
Stephanie Grisham’s Book Details Trump’s ‘Terrifying’ Temper
September 28, 2021
Stephanie Grisham’s Book Details Trump’s ‘Terrifying’ Temper
WASHINGTON — Stephanie Grisham, the former Trump White House press secretary perhaps best known for never holding a televised briefing…
Pelosi Plans Infrastructure Vote as Safety Net Bill Remains Mired in Rifts
September 28, 2021
Pelosi Plans Infrastructure Vote as Safety Net Bill Remains Mired in Rifts
WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California signaled to Democrats on Monday that she would push ahead with a vote…