Politics
With Climate Deal in Sight, Democrats Turn Hopes on Sinema
August 4, 2022
With Climate Deal in Sight, Democrats Turn Hopes on Sinema
WASHINGTON — As Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Democrat of Arizona, took her turn presiding over the Senate floor on Tuesday, Senator…
‘I Want You to Hear This’: A Sandy Hook Mother Confronts Alex Jones
August 3, 2022
‘I Want You to Hear This’: A Sandy Hook Mother Confronts Alex Jones
AUSTIN, Texas — For 90 searing minutes in a courtroom on Tuesday, a Sandy Hook mother brought the conspiracy broadcaster…
Justice Dept. Subpoenas Pat Cipollone, Trump White House Counsel
August 3, 2022
Justice Dept. Subpoenas Pat Cipollone, Trump White House Counsel
Pat A. Cipollone, the White House counsel under former President Donald J. Trump who tried to stop some of his…
Senate Passes Bill to Expand Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
August 3, 2022
Senate Passes Bill to Expand Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to create a new entitlement program to treat veterans who may…
Nancy Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Drawing a Sharp Response From Beijing
August 3, 2022
Nancy Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Drawing a Sharp Response From Beijing
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House, arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday, casting aside private warnings from…
Arizona Officials Warned Fake Electors Plan Could ‘Appear Treasonous’
August 3, 2022
Arizona Officials Warned Fake Electors Plan Could ‘Appear Treasonous’
Two Arizona Republicans recruited by allies of former President Donald J. Trump to join an effort to keep him in…
Justice Dept. Sues Idaho Over Its Abortion Restrictions
August 3, 2022
Justice Dept. Sues Idaho Over Its Abortion Restrictions
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration sued Idaho on Tuesday over a strict state abortion law set to take effect this…
White House Retrofits Infrastructure Bill to Better Help Poor Communities
August 3, 2022
White House Retrofits Infrastructure Bill to Better Help Poor Communities
The Biden administration is starting a new initiative this week to ensure that the poorest communities in the United States…
Longtime University President’s Legacy: A Diverse New Generation in STEM
August 3, 2022
Longtime University President’s Legacy: A Diverse New Generation in STEM
BALTIMORE — Late one night in the fall of 2020, when Kizzmekia Corbett learned the vaccine she had helped design…
Top Democrats, Alleging Cover-Up, Seek Testimony on Secret Service Texts
August 2, 2022
Top Democrats, Alleging Cover-Up, Seek Testimony on Secret Service Texts
WASHINGTON — Two influential House Democrats called on Monday for two officials at the Department of Homeland Security’s independent watchdog…