Josh Shapiro Writes That Harris Team Asked if He Had Ever Been an Israeli Agent

In his new memoir, the Pennsylvania governor suggests that when Kamala Harris?s team vetted him to be her running mate, aides focused on Israel to an extent he found offensive.

Man Acquitted of Shining a Laser at Marine One With Trump Aboard

A jury found the man, Jacob Samuel Winkler, not guilty after just 35 minutes of deliberation. He was charged in September with pointing a laser at an aircraft.

Noem Denies Use of Chemical Agents in Minnesota Protests, Then Backtracks

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said officers had not used pepper spray and similar measures limited by a judge?s order, then was confronted with a video that showed chemical agents deployed.

Springsteen Denounces ICE Deployments and Renee Good?s Killing

In a surprise appearance in New Jersey, the musician dedicated his song ?The Promised Land? to Ms. Good, who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this month.

Pentagon Tells 1,500 Troops to Prepare for Possible Deployment to Minnesota

But President Trump has already backed away from a threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests against the killing of a woman by a federal immigration agent.

On ?S.N.L.,? Trump Recaps His Recent ?Legal-ish? Activities

The first episode of 2026, hosted by Finn Wolfhard of ?Stranger Things,? satirized that hit Netflix series and conjured a Harry Potter reboot à la ?Heated Rivalry.?

Buttigieg, Booker Lead Midterm Democratic Health Care Push

The potential 2028 presidential candidates showcased a Democratic midterm strategy that would assail G.O.P. votes in favor of cutting Medicaid and allowing health care subsidies to expire.

Inside Trump?s Deportation Machine

Data obtained by The New York Times illustrates the differences between President Trump?s and President Biden?s approaches to deportations. Our data reporter Albert Sun describes what we found.

Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents

As the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers like Senator Charles E. Grassley have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers.

Trump Backs a Potential Primary Challenger to Bill Cassidy, a G.O.P. Senator

The president urged Representative Julia Letlow of Louisiana to run against Mr. Cassidy, in a move that is likely to further complicate his relationship with Senate Republicans.

Virginia?s New Governor Moves Swiftly to Overhaul State University Boards

Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, appointed new board members at three state schools, hours after she was sworn in as Virginia?s first female governor.

These Are the 12 States Vying to Kick Off Democrats? 2028 Contest

There were a few surprises, and subtle regional digs, as Democratic state parties angled for early spots on the next presidential primary calendar. The New York Times reviewed their applications.

White House Warns CBS: Air Trump Interview in Full, or ?We?ll Sue?

In previously unreported remarks, the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS News that Mr. Trump would ?sue? the news outlet if it did not air an interview unedited.

Trump Announces New Tariffs on Some European Countries in Greenland Standoff

The president escalated his drive to take charge of the Danish territory, targeting Denmark and seven other European countries with a 10 percent rate.

A Trump Veto Leaves Republicans in Colorado Parched and Bewildered

The first veto of the president?s second term killed legislation that would have brought clean water to some of the most conservative parts of the state. Residents wonder why.

After Renee Good?s Killing, Some Conservatives Scorn Liberal Women

Vocal Trump supporters are demonizing Renee Good, her partner and their allies, with some even using an acronym: AWFUL, or Affluent White Female Urban Liberal.

Court Blocks Trump Administration From Freezing Food Stamps in Minnesota

With tensions high between the White House and the state, the ruling temporarily halted plans to withhold over $129 million in funding.

DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis Mayor

The Justice Department?s investigation is a major escalation in the state-federal battle over the conduct of immigration agents in Minneapolis.

Trump Announces Members for Gaza ?Board of Peace,? Including Rubio and Kushner

The president also tapped a U.S. general to lead an international peacekeeping force that will be deployed to disarm Hamas and occupy Gaza.

AI Attack Ad in Texas Senate Race Shows John Cornyn Dancing With Jasmine Crockett

A video from Ken Paxton, a Republican primary challenger to Senator John Cornyn of Texas, depicted A.I.-generated imagery of the senator twirling with Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic Senate candidate.

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