Politics
Supreme Court Limits Inmates’ Challenges Based on Bad Legal Help
May 24, 2022
Supreme Court Limits Inmates’ Challenges Based on Bad Legal Help
WASHINGTON — Ruling against two Arizona death row inmates, the Supreme Court on Monday sharply cut back on prisoners’ ability…
A Conservative Lawyer’s New Target After Abortion: Affirmative Action
May 23, 2022
A Conservative Lawyer’s New Target After Abortion: Affirmative Action
WASHINGTON — Jonathan F. Mitchell, the architect of the law that sharply curtailed abortions in Texas, filed a brief in…
In Texas, a Proxy Fight Over Democrats’ Stance on Immigration
May 23, 2022
In Texas, a Proxy Fight Over Democrats’ Stance on Immigration
LAREDO, Texas — Just a month after President Biden took office, pledging to roll back Trump-era policies in an attempt…
Pence, Tiptoeing Away From Trump, Lays Groundwork for ’24 Run
May 23, 2022
Pence, Tiptoeing Away From Trump, Lays Groundwork for ’24 Run
AMES, Iowa — For months, former Vice President Mike Pence has been edging away from his alliance of convenience with…
Democrats Fight Headwinds in Georgia and Beyond: ‘The Problem Is Reality’
May 23, 2022
Democrats Fight Headwinds in Georgia and Beyond: ‘The Problem Is Reality’
ATLANTA — Standing at the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of Martin Luther King Jr., the Rev.…
Scorned by Trump, Mo Brooks Rises in Alabama Senate Race
May 22, 2022
Scorned by Trump, Mo Brooks Rises in Alabama Senate Race
CLANTON, Ala. — Two months ago, Representative Mo Brooks, whose hard-right credentials were unblemished, seemed to be imploding in the…
Pentagon Taps Next Commander of U.S. Forces in Africa
May 22, 2022
Pentagon Taps Next Commander of U.S. Forces in Africa
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has recommended that the White House promote Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley…
Bush Dynasty, Its Influence Fading, Pins Hopes on One Last Stand in Texas
May 21, 2022
Bush Dynasty, Its Influence Fading, Pins Hopes on One Last Stand in Texas
ARGYLE, Texas — His famous name shadows George P. Bush, the only member of the dynastic political clan now in…
Giuliani Meets With Jan. 6 Committee for Over 7 Hours
May 21, 2022
Giuliani Meets With Jan. 6 Committee for Over 7 Hours
WASHINGTON — Rudolph W. Giuliani, who helped lead President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020…
Archbishop Bars Pelosi From Communion Over Abortion Stance
May 21, 2022
Archbishop Bars Pelosi From Communion Over Abortion Stance
WASHINGTON — An ultraconservative archbishop in San Francisco said on Friday that Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California would not be…