With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress
Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade.The Capitol this week.
As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge
Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage.
In Virginia Redistricting Win, Democrats Play Hardball to Thwart Trump
“We cannot bring a stick to a knife fight”: Democrats are increasingly open to extreme measures, including gerrymandering, when the stakes are high.Signs in support of the Virginia redistricting referendum at a polling location at Nottingham Elementary School in Arlington, Va., on Tuesday.
Pakistani Officials Remain Hopeful About U.S.-Iran Talks
The seizure of two cargo vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday cast doubt on plans for a second round of talks in Pakistan’s capital.Negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, between the United States and Iran have been delayed.
A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year
The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a loss of personnel are contributing.The main campus of the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Md.
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, Has Tough Task Shedding ‘Sock Puppet’ Label
Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel doubts that he would yield to President Trump’s demand for lower rates.Kevin M. Warsh, the president’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, testified on Tuesday during a hearing before the Senate Banking Committe
A Capitol Police Officer, Bogus Accusations and a Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory
Shauni Kerkhoff was wrongfully implicated in the notorious Capitol Hill pipe-bomb case. Can she ever fully move on?Shauni Kerkhoff and her fiancé, Daniel Dickert, served as Capitol Police officers during the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
Anthropic’s New Mythos A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms
Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.
Leaked Code for Anthropic’s Claude Code Tests Copyright Challenges in A.I. Era
Artificial intelligence tools are making it faster than ever to reproduce creative work. Does copyright even matter anymore?Sigrid Jin, a student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, used A.I. agents to rewrite leaked Anthropic code.
Musk’s SpaceX Goals Shift Ahead of Its I.P.O.
As SpaceX prepares to go public, Mr. Musk has proposed moonshots that differ from the company’s original aim of reaching Mars.
Trump Administration Nears Loan Deal to Rescue Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal with the struggling company, which is in its second bankruptcy in two years.Spirit Airlines has not reported a profit since 2019 and is currently in its second bankruptcy.
College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Revokes Graduation Speaker’s Invite
Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.Author Sharon McMahon had spoken at Utah Valley twice before.
‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.
Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.When Emily Laszlo-Rath, found out she was pregnant in 2021, she became intent on a “free birth.” “I just kind of st
Supreme Court Rejects Oil Company Argument in Fight Over Great Lakes Pipeline
The justices sided with Michigan officials, who have raised environmental alarms and pushed to decommission an aging section of the pipeline.An Enbridge Energy pump station yard in Mackinaw City, Mich., in 2024. The aging section of pipeline at issue is part of a vast network of lines that carry cru
Supreme Court Finds Soldier Injured in Suicide Bombing Can Sue
An American soldier was injured in a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The justices cleared the way for the soldier to proceed with a lawsuit against a military contractor.Afghan soldiers outside Bagram Airfield in November 2016.
Aftershocks from ‘The Shadow Papers’
Publication of a trove of confidential Supreme Court memos ignited debates in the legal academy.The Supreme Court in 2016.
Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home
The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.
There’s Another Reason Gen Z Can’t Find Work
It’s not just because of A.I. This started 40 years ago.
‘The Rich Don’t Play by the Rules. So Why Should I?’
Why petty theft might be the new political protest.
Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80
The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health problems.Representative David Scott at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta in 2024.
Former Employee Sues MrBeast’s Company Over Harassment Claims
The former employee of the YouTube star’s production company said in a federal lawsuit that she had experienced sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. Beast Industries denies all of the claims.A former employee of Beast Industries said the company had fostered a widespread culture of demean
California Is Rife With Hospice Fraud. But Whose Fault Is It?
The Trump administration and Democratic state leaders are blaming each other for what everyone agrees is a big problem. The president has targeted California and Gov. Gavin Newsom in particular.Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former talk show host who now runs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has
F.A.A. Investigates Near Miss Between Passenger Jets at J.F.K. Airport
An American Airlines regional jet flew close to an Air Canada regional jet after aborting its landing. It was the second such incident in recent days at a major U.S. airport.The F.A.A. said it was investigating a close call between two planes at Kennedy International Airport.