Politics
House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Amid Concern About Court Reversal
July 20, 2022
House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Amid Concern About Court Reversal
WASHINGTON — The House on Tuesday passed a bill that would recognize same-sex marriages at the federal level, witha bipartisan…
What to Watch For in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maryland
July 19, 2022
What to Watch For in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maryland
Marylanders are the only voters going to the polls on Tuesday, choosing major-party candidates for governor and the House of…
Trump National Security Aide Expected to Testify at Jan. 6 Hearing
July 19, 2022
Trump National Security Aide Expected to Testify at Jan. 6 Hearing
Matthew Pottinger, who was deputy national security adviser under President Donald J. Trump and the highest-ranking White House official to…
C.I.A. Director Issues Warning After Possible Noose Is Found Near Facility
July 19, 2022
C.I.A. Director Issues Warning After Possible Noose Is Found Near Facility
The C.I.A. director, William J. Burns, issued a warning to the agency’s work force last week after what appeared to…
Democrats Navigate Nuanced Views on Abortion Among Black Voters
July 19, 2022
Democrats Navigate Nuanced Views on Abortion Among Black Voters
As she and other faith leaders sat last month with Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss the implications of the…
Eight U.S. House Offices File for the Right to Unionize
July 19, 2022
Eight U.S. House Offices File for the Right to Unionize
WASHINGTON — Aides to eight of the most progressive members of the House filed petitions on Monday to form unions…
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Enters the Pantheon of Conservative Fan Fiction
July 18, 2022
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Enters the Pantheon of Conservative Fan Fiction
Today’s newsletter is a guest dispatch from the Culture desk of The New York Times. Marc Tracy, who regularly covers…
Justice Jackson, a Former Law Clerk, Returns to a Transformed Supreme Court
July 18, 2022
Justice Jackson, a Former Law Clerk, Returns to a Transformed Supreme Court
Less than two hours after the Supreme Court ended a wrenching term last month, it welcomed a new member. Justice…
9/11 Families Call on Trump to Cancel Saudi-Backed Golf Event
July 18, 2022
9/11 Families Call on Trump to Cancel Saudi-Backed Golf Event
Relatives of people killed on Sept. 11 are urging former President Donald J. Trump to cancel a Saudi-backed golf tournament…
As the Planet Cooks, Climate Stalls as a Political Issue
July 17, 2022
As the Planet Cooks, Climate Stalls as a Political Issue
Summers in Maricopa County, Ariz., have become at times unbearable, Kyle Hawkinson said on Friday. Smog and haze hung heavily…