Judge Blocks Postal Service From Imposing Restrictions on Mail-In Ballots
The ruling, based on agreements the service made in a 2021 legal settlement, was the second time a judge has blocked new curbs by President Trump on voting by mail.
Promising Much to Many, Johnson Loses His Grip on the House
Republicans are growing frustrated with Mr. Johnson’s approach to governing with a razor-thin majority, saying that he promises more than he can achieve, frustrating the disparate groups in his caucus.
N.Y.P.D. Memo Outlines Taylor Swift Wedding Events at the Garden
Law enforcement officials in the city are preparing to monitor the pop star’s two-day event at Madison Square Garden, and several streets in the area will be closed.
U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Killed People. That’s the Truth.
Musk insists that his demolition of humanitarian aid didn’t cost lives. So I propose he take a trip with me.
Crypto Brought Trump a Huge Windfall, Even as Many Investors Lost Big
President Trump and his family reaped vast financial rewards from a memecoin that generated losses for hundreds of thousands of investors.
The Democratic Incumbents Most at Risk of Losing to Progressive Primary Challengers in 2026
A wave of outsider fervor has already knocked out a number of incumbents in primary races. Several more face spirited opposition.
JD Vance Defends Iran War in Speech to Military Members
The vice president, a staunch critic of foreign wars, accused the president’s detractors of trying to prolong a conflict the administration was trying to end.
What Would Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Prenuptial Agreement Look Like?
What would a prenuptial agreement between one of the world’s biggest pop stars and a three-time Super Bowl champion look like? Legal experts weigh in.
Trump Remakes Washington, D.C., Into a Maze of Fences and Guard Members
President Trump seems to have turned swaths of the city into either a construction zone or an armed camp as he seeks to prove that he alone can improve it.
Victor Willis, Lead Singer of the Village People, Dies at 74
Often performing dressed as a helmeted police officer, he also co-wrote the group’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man.”
America, Onscreen
Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250.
Is Kidmaxxing the Ultimate Status Symbol for Ultimate Wealth?
What drives these men to reproduce at an industrial scale?
Melat Kiros, a Left-Wing Insurgent, Ousts a 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.
Talarico Seizes on Paxton Tabloid Story to Test Corruption Attacks in Texas Senate Race
After a salacious report about Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas, his Democratic rival, James Talarico, seized on the news — but focused on corruption and affordability.
U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Anthropic’s Most Powerful A.I. Models
The move allows Anthropic to bring its most powerful technologies back online, de-escalating a feud with the Trump administration.
Manny Rutinel, a Progressive, Wins Colorado Primary for Competitive House Seat
Manny Rutinel, a state representative and former activist, will face Representative Gabe Evans, a Republican seen as vulnerable, in the fall.
Phil Weiser Upsets Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic Governor Primary
Phil Weiser beat Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary, presenting himself as the stronger foil for President Trump.
Judges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants
Two federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants.
Trump Officials Sideline Machado, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Over Earthquake Response
U.S. officials called a bid by María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, to return to earthquake-battered Venezuela a “political stunt” that has distracted from recovery efforts.
Trump Pulled in at Least $2.2 Billion in 2025, Financial Disclosure Shows
The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.
