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Max Miller Continues to Resist Pressure to Drop Out as Deadline Looms

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 19:19
The Republican House member from Ohio was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head and fracturing the collarbone of their young daughter. He has denied the accusations.

Mamdani Faces Lawsuit Over Rollout of Second-Home Tax

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 19:02
Some New York City homeowners are arguing that they have been improperly targeted by the tax on high-end second homes, also known as pieds-à-terre.

A Generation on Antidepressants Searches for the Exit

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 18:36
Many people feel that antidepressants block their true emotions, but they don’t have guidance about how to get off these drugs.

U.S. Squeezes Cuba Even as It Searches for a New Regime Leader

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 18:35
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.

They’re Battle-Tested Democrats. Do Voters Care?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 18:29
Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they’ve faced tough primaries.

Mamdani Hosted a Town Hall About Buses. Why Was the D.S.A. There?

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 17:52
After Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office invited the Democratic Socialists of America to a city-sponsored event, watchdog groups raised concerns about mixing politics with government work.

Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:44
Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.

Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry and the Look of the Celebrity Statesman

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:11
What the former prime minister’s boyfriend rebrand says about the intersection of politics and entertainment.

Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Ballroom Construction

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 15:06
A federal appeals court panel backed a lower court’s ruling, and made it likely that the Supreme Court will decide the case. But the decision does not mean construction will halt immediately.

Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:56
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.

Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:54
The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.

Trump's Smithsonian Attacks Are Attacks on America’s Future

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:48
This is how we decide who we are and who we want to be.

Republicans Need to Push Out Max Miller. Now.

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:43
This Ohio congressman should not still be running for Congress.

Weekend Weather Is a Summer Stew of Heat, Humidity and Haze

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:26
The worst heat is expected out West, where most of the wildfire smoke may be trapped, while the East also swelters and faces a chance of thunderstorms.

Prosecutor Sues Justice Dept. Over Dismissal After Right-Wing Influencer’s Claim

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 13:42
Will Rosenzweig joins a growing list of former prosecutors and federal agents who have gone to court to contest the purge of law enforcement deemed disloyal.

Photos Show England Turning Brown in Drought

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:41
Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.

How Japan Minimized Deaths from a Major Earthquake

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 00:01
After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.

In Upset, Andy Ogles Loses to a Republican Challenger in Tennessee

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 23:57
Mr. Ogles, a two-term congressman, had held off primary threats before, despite controversy. But on Thursday, Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, delivered an upset.

Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Fine by New Mexico Judge

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 22:48
The penalty, imposed by a state judge, is on top of a $375 million fine ordered by a jury that found Meta misled users about the safety of its platforms.

Fauci Is Far From the First Person to Plead the Fifth Before Congress

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 22:24
The constitutional right against self-incrimination has been invoked on several occasions during high-profile — and contentious — hearings.

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