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Mission? Hostilities? Don’t call it a war, say G.O.P. lawmakers grappling with the political and legal challenges of the operation in the Middle East.
Republicans Toil to Avoid Saying ‘War’ as Iran Conflict Widens Read More »
The veteran Texas senator faces what promises to be a bruising runoff with the state attorney general challenging him from the right. But he had a stronger showing than expected.
John Cornyn’s Biggest Challenges as Republican Senate Primary Heads for Runoff in Texas Read More »
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, told senators she got her information from agents on the ground. But the heads of two immigration agencies said last month it did not come from them.
Noem Defends Describing Minneapolis Protesters’ Actions as Domestic Terrorism Read More »
Should Democrats concentrate on swing voters or their base? Can more traditional Republicans win in the MAGA era? Tuesday’s Senate primary in Texas will show the direction the parties are taking.
The Texas Senate Primary Offers a Test Case for Each Party Read More »
Three editors in Washington discuss their approach to coverage of politicians and witnesses who sometimes seem to be performing for the cameras.
How The Times Handles the Congressional Hearing Circus Read More »
The president used his State of the Union speech to call for action on election security legislation, pressuring the G.O.P. to push it through over Democratic opposition.
Trump Leans on Congress to Address His False Claims of Voter Fraud Read More »
President Trump will speak to a legislative body that has ceded much of its power to him but has recently pushed back gently, and where partisan divides are deeper than ever ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump to Address a Complacent Congress Badly Split Over His Agenda Read More »
In a series of deals over the past three months, lawmakers rejected some of the president’s most aggressive attempts to whittle down the government.
Trump Sought Vast Budget Cuts. Congress Granted Few. Read More »
Despite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a deal in their absence.
The Maine Republican is one of her party’s most vulnerable senators, but she has held off Democratic challenges before.
Susan Collins Runs for Re-election in Must-Win Senate Seat for Democrats Read More »
