U.N.C. Strikes Trump Deal to Keep Federal FundingThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will not pay any financial penalties but agreed to abide by the Trump administration’s views on diversity and other matters.The New York Times4d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentunc funding deal
Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJGovernment attorneys sparred with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmenttrump golf course dispute
DOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump’s Voter Fraud PushThe effort by the Trump administration comes as it wages a broader fight with California officials over voter rolls.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentvoter fraud crackdown
Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the MidtermsOnly a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterms election ads
Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School AdmissionsThe court’s decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentsupreme court admissions case
Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Republicans Are Vastly Outspending Democrats on Senate RacesWith Republicans seen as less likely to hold their majority in the House, the party is focusing more on the battle for the Senate, where it is vastly outspending Democrats on ads.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentsenate election spending
Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing About It.To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →Governmentohio senate election
Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused.The comedian satirized the Democratic Socialists of America, its platform and its opposition to Israel in an essay that some did not LOL at.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →Governmentd s a criticism
Polls Show Democrats Ahead. Are They ‘Right’ This Time?Polls are inherently imprecise, but they don’t have a record of systematically overestimating Democrats in recent nonpresidential elections.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →Governmentelection polls
Vital Early Voting Period Begins in TexasEarly voting in Texas, where the outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the chamber, will run through Oct. 30.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →Governmenttexas early voting begins
2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm ElectionsThe schedule is especially packed in New Hampshire, an early presidential nominating state where there is a competitive Senate race Democrats are flocking to this month.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →Governmentnew hampshire primary prep
Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage DealThe president on Sunday justified his reversal of almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityrussia sanctions easing
