Politics
In the California Desert, L.G.B.T.Q. Voters Could Sway a Key House Race
September 4, 2022
In the California Desert, L.G.B.T.Q. Voters Could Sway a Key House Race
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Tucked away in the California desert, where windmills line the sprawling hills and rainbows adorn the…
With Midterms Looming, McConnell’s Woes Pile Up
September 4, 2022
With Midterms Looming, McConnell’s Woes Pile Up
WASHINGTON — Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader, spent the summer watching Democrats score a series of legislative…
They Were at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Now They’re Running for Congress.
September 3, 2022
They Were at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Now They’re Running for Congress.
WASHINGTON — As rioters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, Derrick Van Orden, a retired Navy SEAL, had a…
Trump’s Lawyers Renew Push for Special Master in Documents Inquiry
September 3, 2022
Trump’s Lawyers Renew Push for Special Master in Documents Inquiry
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald J. Trump’s legal team on Wednesday aggressively renewed its push for an independent arbiter to…
A Rematch of Biden v. Trump, Two Years Early
September 3, 2022
A Rematch of Biden v. Trump, Two Years Early
WASHINGTON — By this point in his term, President Biden figured things would be different. His predecessor would have faded…
Trump’s Tastes in Intelligence: Power and Leverage
September 3, 2022
Trump’s Tastes in Intelligence: Power and Leverage
WASHINGTON — As president, Donald J. Trump showed the most interest in intelligence briefings when the topics revolved around his…
Jan. 6 Panel Calls Gingrich to Testify, Saying He Had Role in Trump Plot
September 3, 2022
Jan. 6 Panel Calls Gingrich to Testify, Saying He Had Role in Trump Plot
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol on Thursday asked former Speaker Newt Gingrich…
Top Lawyer for Oath Keepers Is Arrested in Connection With Jan. 6 Attack
September 2, 2022
Top Lawyer for Oath Keepers Is Arrested in Connection With Jan. 6 Attack
The top lawyer for the Oath Keepers militia, who was with the group’s leader outside the Capitol on Jan. 6.,…
Biden to Address Threats to Democracy in Philadelphia Speech
September 2, 2022
Biden to Address Threats to Democracy in Philadelphia Speech
WASHINGTON — When President Biden travels to Philadelphia on Thursday, he will turn his attention to the threat to American…
Trump’s Legal Jab Left Him Open to Justice Dept. Strike
September 2, 2022
Trump’s Legal Jab Left Him Open to Justice Dept. Strike
Former President Donald J. Trump may have thought that he was playing offense when he asked a federal judge last…