The president has sought to recast the Iranian government as he pursues a peace deal. But there are signs that a softening on Iran in the Republican Party goes well beyond him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AmUKs4I
Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court, and two colleagues are suing the administration, saying the sanctions were a form of retaliation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3yDnztp
The United States is putting together bags with a children’s book on so-called reverse racism, and with a document that defends the country’s founding on the basis of slavery. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/bt2L1Ra
The penalties, issued in an attack where a police officer was shot, dwarfed those given to Jan. 6 rioters and appeared to signal that at least some courts will deal aggressively with ICE protesters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/dOIf6E8
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s providing federal data to states to check and purge their voter rolls violated several laws prohibiting the disclosure. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/hcRdpV2
The city’s high-drama, high-spending primaries will offer clues of progressive momentum and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/hSr2WPj
A pair of proposals from the Trump administration would lower costs and weaken requirements for fossil fuel companies that drill on federal property. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/aFG6fpq
Federal prosecutors had been examining the circumstances behind the commutation of David Gentile’s sentence. He was aided by a Catholic priest friendly with the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/vjmWFtU
The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/U1YFqdp
The Newsroom, overflowing with magazines and newspapers on mismatched shelves, has endured as a symbol of a different Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AFmEp6Y
As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/Y8SXeWi
The new cease-fire between the United States and Iran calls for an end to fighting in Lebanon, but U.S. intelligence officials do not expect Israel to halt its strikes on Hezbollah. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/vTngcdE
Two members of Gov. Jared Polis’s board that reviews commutation requests came forward to say the secretive panel had twice rejected the release of Tina Peters, convicted of election tampering. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/9JFSf48
The administration argues that FISA Section 702 must be renewed to preserve national security, but the president himself has threatened to veto it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/FraLi7O
Federal prosecutors told a judge that they were deciding whether to seek the death penalty if Rahmanullah Lakanwal is convicted of killing a National Guard specialist. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/osd8Ar9
Anna D. Shapiro revives Eric Bentley’s play about the House Un-American Activities Committee’s investigation of the entertainment industry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/mBxOMSn
In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and national parks officials, lawmakers said that members of the administration could face fines and even criminal prosecution. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/42MwTnf
In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia and China’s leaders and described Israel’s prime minister as “a very difficult guy.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/KNB6qud
Seven bouts will take place in an arena created on the South Lawn for the Ultimate Fighting Championship event, which coincides with President Trump’s 80th birthday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/YRC4fv2
No details were given about the 84-year-old former majority leader’s condition, but he has had a string of health issues in recent years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/79jsYJB
James M. McDonald, a veteran former federal prosecutor and regulator, has more recently been part of President Trump’s legal team, appealing his criminal conviction. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/iU9CkBW
The ranger, who was fired after hanging the flag, sued the government on free speech grounds. On Friday, a judge dismissed the case, saying the court lacked the authority to rule. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/yJYh7v1
President Trump’s name was removed from the arts institution’s facade overnight on Saturday. Many questions remain, including whether or not it stays off. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/RoVZbwg
The Democratic candidate for Senate looked to gain crossover appeal with a spot emphasizing teamwork and his own experience as a teacher in San Antonio. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/b7r8FVz
The towering claw will be the site of an Ultimate Fighting Championship cage match on Sunday, which is President Trump’s 80th birthday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/7suqoFE
The Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, who made enemies on both sides of the political aisle, is just one of several flashy lawmakers to be leaving Capitol Hill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/l6b4cev
The test vote cleared the way for final passage of Republicans’ megabill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump’s term. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/hsx2MGP
Multiple officials said that the president told Israel’s leader that the United States and Iran were within days of a breakthrough that would clear the way for talks on a long-term nuclear deal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/NnD0maR
The virologist was stopped at the Detroit airport after working in Congo during an mpox epidemic. His lawyer said the material was for research. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/imuIYBy
The uncovered hacking attempts on the messaging service were linked to NSO Group and may violate a federal court prohibition against the firm. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AHcFUse
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls from BBC News https://ift.tt/GY7u6WQ
Two senior Republicans urged the Trump administration to prepare for the possible expiration of a contentious intelligence-gathering authority. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ruaVnUk
An unorthodox Republican, he helped shape tax policy and women’s rights legislation before resigning in 1995 amid accusations by more than 20 women of sexual misconduct. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/AwKWIMN
A federal judge has ruled that David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, must remain in detention. U.S. officials say Mr. Rush funneled millions in federal funds to himself. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/JHBlkIY
The party’s politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his vulnerabilities in a general election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/HkDicRY
The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z5Wv7Ik
The National Capital Planning Commission received nearly 1,700 comments about President Trump’s plans to build a 250-foot arch in the nation’s capital. Almost all opposed the idea. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/UWjouhK
The president announced a total of $700 million in federal money to reinvigorate the domestic coal industry, which has been in decline for decades. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/jxL6gVs
The administration has started to repay some of the money, but has signaled it may make it harder for certain businesses to claim the full amount they are owed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/j2zaNu4
The top Senate Republican said he had been assured that the acting attorney general would make a ‘very definitive, very clear’ statement on the fund at a House hearing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/ZWr5T7t
An analysis of six years of procurement records suggests that the People’s Liberation Army has openly tried to acquire restricted U.S. technology. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/jtNs4JE
Some analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/gIoUOrV