NYT > U.S. > PoliticsDuring their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.During their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive. Read More
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Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA New York Democrat, he spent 16 years in the House over two stretches, beginning in 1965, championing the health of the Hudson River and opposing the Vietnam War.A New York Democrat, he spent 16 years in the House over two stretches, beginning in 1965, championing the health of the Hudson...
How the H-1B Visa Debate Is Driving a Wave of Racism Against South Asians
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA dispute over the impact of H-1B visas on U.S. workers has been overshadowed by racist rhetoric, with troubling echoes of the great replacement conspiracy theory.A dispute over the impact of H-1B visas on U.S. workers has been overshadowed by racist rhetoric, with troubling echoes of the great replacement conspiracy theory. Read...
In First Months as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe new governor of Virginia, who ran as a centrist Democrat and a former intelligence officer, says the attacks are a sign of her success.The new governor of Virginia, who ran as a centrist Democrat and a former intelligence officer, says the attacks are a sign of her success. Read More
Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsMr. Bannon, a MAGA podcaster, developed a seemingly chummy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking. He said it was in the name of getting Mr. Epstein to open up.Mr. Bannon, a MAGA podcaster, developed a seemingly chummy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking....
Indonesia Says It’s Preparing Thousands of Peacekeeping Troops for Trump’s Gaza Plan
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia will be among those meeting with President Trump in Washington this week to discuss his Board of Peace initiative to oversee a cease-fire in Gaza.President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia will be among those meeting with President Trump in Washington this week to discuss his Board of...
How Much Will Trump’s Approval Rating Matter in the Midterms?
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIt’s not too early to consider the connection, and readers also have questions about the economy.It’s not too early to consider the connection, and readers also have questions about the economy. Read More
Teddy Roosevelt’s Family Urges G.O.P. to Protect Public Lands
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIn a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of the former president oppose mining near a wilderness area in Minnesota.In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of the former president oppose mining near a wilderness area in Minnesota. Read More
Kansas Town Supports Mayor Charged With Voting Illegally
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe Mexican-born mayor of Coldwater was accused of voting illegally as a noncitizen. Many of his neighbors want state and federal officials to back off.The Mexican-born mayor of Coldwater was accused of voting illegally as a noncitizen. Many of his neighbors want state and federal officials to back off. Read More
Kennedy Promises Action, Though Not Regulation, on Ultraprocessed Foods
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe health secretary said the Food and Drug Administration would “act on” a request from a former F.D.A. commissioner to close a loophole on food safety.The health secretary said the Food and Drug Administration would “act on” a request from a former F.D.A. commissioner to close a loophole on food safety. Read...









