Nikki Haley Won the Debate Stage. Now, She’s Trying to Win Over Iowa.

The former governor of South Carolina, who was ambassador to the United Nations under Donald Trump, now needs to appeal to early state voters.

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Senate Democrat Threatens to Block a Chunk of Military Aid to Egypt

The new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee could force the Biden administration to reverse its decision to send Egypt $235 million in military assistance.

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A Brief History of Consequential Deaths in Congress

Lawmakers’ deaths have sometimes helped to flip partisan control. With an aging, narrowly divided Senate, it could be a possibility again.

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Jamaal Bowman Pulls Fire Alarm Before House Vote on Stopgap Spending Bill

Mr. Bowman, a Democrat, pulled the alarm ahead of a rushed vote on a stopgap funding measure. Two investigations have been opened in the incident.

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Jimmy Carter’s Birthday Party Was Rescheduled in Case of Shutdown

Anticipating its closure, the Carter library moved up celebrations for the former president, who is turning 99. As partygoers played games and ate cake, some called the deadlock in Congress “shameful.”

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Prosecutors Reassert Need for Gag Order on Trump in Elections Case

Federal prosecutors argued that the former president has continued to make threatening statements after their initial request to limit his public discussion of the case.

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I.R.S. Contractor Charged With Leaking Tax Returns

The federal charges are said to involve disclosure of tax information from Donald Trump and other wealthy taxpayers.

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Robert Kennedy Jr. Hints Strongly at Third-Party Presidential Bid

The political scion, whose long-shot Democratic primary challenge has faltered, released a video teasing a third-party candidacy that would put Democrats on high alert.

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White House Warns Serbian Military to Leave Kosovo Border

U.S. officials say the presence of Serbian troops on the border is another dramatic and worrying escalation in a conflict that dates back decades.

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Tribal Judge Rules in Favor of Citizenship for Descendants of Creek Slaves

The judge for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma ruled that the tribe had violated an 1866 treaty by barring descendants of slaves from being tribal citizens.

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How Every Representative Voted on McCarthy’s Stopgap Funding Bill

Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s long-shot attempt to avert a government shutdown failed, with opposition coming both from House Democrats and from hard-right members of his own party.

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Trump Loyalist in Georgia Is Suspended by His Republican Caucus

Colton Moore, a state senator, had pressured his G.O.P. colleagues to support his effort to investigate the district attorney prosecuting Donald J. Trump.

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Viewership Fell Sharply for Second G.O.P. Debate

Fewer than 10 million people watched the Republican presidential candidates on Wednesday, according to preliminary data from Nielsen.

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DeSantis Says He Would Sign a 15-Week Abortion Ban as President

The little-noticed remark came during a chaotic moment in the second G.O.P. debate. Mr. DeSantis signed a six-week abortion ban in Florida, but had not clearly committed to federal restrictions.

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Properties Trump May Lose Control of in New York Fraud Case

If a judge’s ruling stands, former President Donald J. Trump could lose control of several of his properties.

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With Shutdown Looming, Biden Points to Republican Infighting

The president and his team insist they do not want the government to shut down. But they are also confident that Republicans will receive the blame if it does.

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House Votes to Strip Defense Secretary of Salary as Right Wing Flexes Muscles

Little more than three days before a government shutdown, the Republican-led House spent the day adding hard-right proposals to a series of doomed spending bills.

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U.A.W. Says It Could Expand Auto Strikes on Friday

The United Automobile Workers union said the strikes against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could grow on Friday if negotiators don’t make enough progress.

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The Bucks Landed Damian Lillard. They Aren’t the Only Winner in the Trade.

The All-Star guard wanted to leave Portland. How much did the Trail Blazers benefit by waiting to find the right trade partners?

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Biden Administration Says Israelis Can Travel to U.S. Without a Visa

The U.S. allowed Israel into its visa-waiver program after a summer test run that gave U.S. citizens, including Palestinian Americans, visa-less entry into Israel.

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Trump Maintains Huge Lead in Polls Ahead of Second Republican Debate

Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, reports on why Donald J. Trump’s lead in the Republican primary has grown despite skipping the first debate and what Republican donors will be looking for in the second debate.

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Ruling Against Trump Cuts to the Heart of His Identity

The finding by a judge in a New York civil case that Donald Trump committed fraud in valuing his real estate properties undermined the narrative of the business career that launched him in politics.

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Trump, Weighing In on Auto Strike, Has a Mixed Legacy on Unions

The former president will be making a campaign stop in Michigan on Wednesday amid the United Automobile Workers’ strike. He has both appeased unions and sought to circumvent them.

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2nd Republican Debate: What to Watch for Tonight

The first matchup last month fueled momentum for Nikki Haley and a slide in standing for Ron DeSantis. What it didn’t do is diminish Donald Trump’s lead.

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Biden’s Dog Bites Another Secret Service Officer

It is the latest in a series of episodes in which one of the family’s pets has bitten people since the president took office.

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Senate Reaches Spending Deal to Head Off Government Shutdown

An agreement between Senate Republicans and Democrats would keep agencies open through mid-November. But House Republicans are likely to balk.

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Hunter Biden Sues Giuliani for Spreading Information From Laptop

The president’s son accused Rudolph Giuliani of breaking California law about data privacy by disseminating personal messages from a computer he left at a repair shop in Delaware.

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When Is the Next Republican Debate? Time, Channel and How to Watch

The debate, hosted by Fox Business Network, will be held from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif.

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7 Candidates Qualify for Second Republican Debate; Trump Won’t Attend

The Republican National Committee announced the lineup Monday night: Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy and Tim Scott.

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Trump Tells Gun Store He’d Like to Buy a Glock, Raising Legal Questions

Officials have increasingly voiced concerns about threats of violence related to the former president’s trials, as he faces charges that would make it illegal for a store to sell him a firearm.

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A Government Shutdown Looms. What Services and Benefits Could Be Affected?

Many federal agencies have plans in place to weather a shutdown, but a disruption would still affect critical government services.

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Do Voters Actually Care That Tim Scott Isn’t Married?

A spouse brings advantages to the campaign trail, as a built-in surrogate and cheerleader. But interviews with voters show they have bigger concerns than a candidate’s love life.

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As Haley and Ramaswamy Rise, Some Indian Americans Have Mixed Feelings

Democrats and Republicans have been courting the small but fast-growing and vital demographic in purple suburbs and swing states.

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Polls Show Low Approval Ratings for Biden, and Trump Coasting in Primary

Surveys from NBC News and The Washington Post/ABC News pointed to a general election between two unpopular candidates.

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France to Pull Its Troops From Niger After Military Coup

President Emmanuel Macron said he had recalled the country’s ambassador, after weeks of escalating tensions with Niger’s new military leaders.

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As Trump Prosecutions Move Forward, Threats and Concerns Increase

As criminal cases proceed against the former president, heated rhetoric and anger among his supporters have authorities worried about the risk of political dissent becoming deadly.

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White House Steps Up Warnings of Shutdown Impact as Deadline Nears

President Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made public calls for Republicans, who remain at an impasse over funding the government, to resolve their differences before next Sunday.

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How Dana Perino, G.O.P. Debate Moderator, Walks a Fine Line at Fox News

The former press secretary in the Bush White House will moderate the next Republican debate. She’s managed to rise at Fox without being a Trump supplicant.

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Incarcerated for Life, an Inmate Is Left Behind by Prison Reforms

Bonnie Erwin, a disabled Black inmate who has served 39 years, fell just outside the reach of a recent law’s “compassionate release.” His former lawyer became a Republican congressman who voted against it.

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Inside the Unfounded Claim That DeSantis Abused Guantánamo Detainees

A former prisoner’s story of mistreatment at the hands of Ron DeSantis made headlines. But The New York Times found no evidence to back it up.

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U.S. Provided Canada With Intelligence on Killing of Sikh Leader

American intelligence gave assistance, but communications intercepted by Canada were more definitive in linking India to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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A Junior Hockey League Banned Fighting. Will the N.H.L. Ever Follow?

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Across Washington, Officials Brace for Government Shutdown

With salary advances and staff reshuffles, lawmakers and federal agencies are preparing for a lapse in government funding that is beginning to seem inevitable.

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Haley Heads Into Second G.O.P. Debate on the Rise, Making Her a Likely Target

After her breakout performance at the first debate, the former South Carolina governor has gained attention from Republican voters and donors and is moving up in the polls.

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State Dept. Contractor Is Accused of Stealing Satellite Imagery of Africa

Court documents offer new detail on a case involving a contractor who obtained classified information, which U.S. officials said he shared with Ethiopia.

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Senate Confirms Army and Marine Chiefs, but Tuberville’s Blockade Drags On

Senator Chuck Schumer’s move to clear the way for the confirmation of three top generals left unanswered the question of what would happen to hundreds of other military promotions.

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Biden Faces Competing Pressures as He Tries to Ease the Migrant Crisis

The situation provides ammunition to conservative Republicans who are vowing to shut down the government unless Congress agrees to harsh new anti-immigration measures.

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Following State Errors, Nearly 500,000 Americans Will Regain Health Insurance

Low-income people who wrongly lost Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage will keep their insurance, federal officials said.

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Can Anyone Save the Chicago Bears? The Options Aren’t Promising.

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McCarthy Puts Off Spending Votes, Stymied in Efforts to Avert a Shutdown

Action on the floor stalled as Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggled for votes to bring spending bills up for debate and remained stalemated with right-wing members.

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In House Hearing, Garland Defends Justice Department’s Hunter Biden Inquiry

The soft-spoken attorney general struck a sharper tone during testimony before the Judiciary Committee, saying prosecutors won’t be “intimidated” by threats from Trump allies.

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Unions Fight in the States to Make Biden’s Climate Agenda Work for Workers

Labor leaders worry that some federal incentives for renewable energy do not come with strict standards on pay. In Maine, they added their own.

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Biden, in U.N. Speech, Calls for Action on Ukraine and Other Crises

As other major leaders skipped the annual opening session of the General Assembly, Mr. Biden used his address to try to counter war fatigue both at home and abroad.

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Hunter Biden to Plead Not Guilty to Gun Charges, His Lawyer Says

Mr. Biden, who was indicted on three charges related to a firearm purchase in 2018, also requested to submit his plea by videoconference.

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Right-Wing House Republicans Derail Pentagon G.O.P. Bill, Rebuking McCarthy

The floor defeat underscored the G.O.P. resistance Speaker Kevin McCarthy was facing as he struggled to round up votes to avoid a government shutdown.

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U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants

The United Auto Workers union said workers would walk out of more plants on Friday if it didn’t make progress in talks with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.

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Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down

Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire.

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9/11 Judge Announces Retirement After Nearly 2-Year Delay in Hearings

The decision by Col. Matthew N. McCall, the fourth judge to hold hearings in the case, disappointed families of some of the victims, who said it would result in more delays.

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Trump Planning Detroit Visit During Second GOP Debate

Looking past the Republican primary, Donald Trump and his campaign are already gearing up for a possible rematch with President Biden.

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U.S. National Debt Tops $33 Trillion for First Time

The fiscal milestone comes as Congress is facing a new spending fight with a government shutdown looming.

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Donor Who Backed DeSantis Re-election Is ‘Still on the Sidelines’ in 2024

The hedge fund billionaire Kenneth Griffin supported Gov. Ron DeSantis’s campaign in Florida last year, but has not backed a Republican for president.

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I.R.S. Changes Audit Practice That Discriminated Against Black Taxpayers

The agency will overhaul how it scrutinizes returns that claim the earned-income tax credit, which is aimed at alleviating poverty.

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Former N.F.L. Player Sergio Brown Missing After His Mother Is Found Dead

The police in Maywood, a Chicago suburb, have been looking for Mr. Brown, 35, since Saturday.

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Some Businesses Make ‘Woke Free’ a Selling Point

A number of companies — from clothing to pet care — are trying to appeal to customers who think corporate America is pushing a liberal agenda.

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U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet in Malta to Discuss Ukraine and Other Flashpoints

The talks between Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, and Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, took place as the two governments are trying to set up a Biden-Xi meeting.

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A Night at the Best Pickup Soccer Game in the World

Every week, a group of former pros gathers for what may be the best pickup soccer game in the world. The appeal is a chance to engage with the sport on their terms.

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‘Run With Joy and Love’

Markelle Taylor started running as part of the 1000 Mile Club in San Quentin State Prison. Now he’s returning as a mentor.

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‘Run With Joy and Love’

Markelle Taylor started running as part of the 1000 Mile Club in San Quentin State Prison. Now he’s returning as a mentor.

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Maxwell Frost and Other Gen-Z Politicians on What Drives Their Style Choices

Many of the country’s youngest elected officials hope to express authenticity through their clothing choices.

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In Risky Hunt for Secrets, U.S. and China Expand Global Spy Operations

The nations are taking bold steps in the espionage shadow war to try to collect intelligence on leadership thinking and military capabilities.

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U.A.W. Strike Hits 3 Plants as It Seeks Big Raises and Other Gains

The union targeted one factory run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden.

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Union Push by Dartmouth Athletes Is Distinct From Previous Failed Efforts

A bid to unionize by the Dartmouth men’s basketball team raises questions that earlier unsuccessful campaigns in college sports have not addressed.

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Dr. Brian Monahan, the Capitol Physician, Gets Pulled Into Politics

Dr. Brian P. Monahan has been thrust into the center of a political controversy as Senator Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, seeks to dismiss concerns about his age and health.

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Selling Saudi Soccer, One Like at a Time

The standard of play in the Saudi Pro League doesn’t matter when no one’s watching the games.

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Witness Testimony Casts Doubt on Some Biden Impeachment Allegations

As Republicans announced they were moving forward with an impeachment inquiry, fresh evidence emerged this week casting doubt on some of the key claims.

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Wisconsin Republicans Vote to Oust Top Elections Official

Meagan Wolfe, with help from the Democratic governor, is suing to keep her post, after years of criticism propelled by Donald Trump’s 2020 election attacks.

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U.S. Approves $235 Million in Egypt Aid, Choosing Security Over Rights

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken overruled congressional restrictions on U.S. military aid tied to Egypt’s dismal human rights record.

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Spain’s Female Soccer Players Call Off Wage Dispute Strike

The breakthrough in the labor dispute, which has delayed the start of the season and has added to a turbulent period in Spanish soccer, was an agreement over minimum pay.

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McCarthy Pulls Back Pentagon Spending Bill, Inching Closer to a Shutdown

The House speaker abandoned efforts to move forward on a normally bipartisan military spending bill as far-right Republicans balked at the funding level, after pleading with his party to avert a shutdown.

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Senate Committee Backs Bill to Deepen U.S. Economic Ties With Taiwan

Legislation to end double taxation between Taiwan and the United States is intended to spur semiconductor investment but is likely to rankle U.S. relations with China.

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Biden Asks Supreme Court to Lift Limits on Contacts With Social Media Sites

The administration’s emergency application followed an appeals court ruling prohibiting many officials from encouraging or coercing sites to delete asserted misinformation.

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Ramaswamy Says He Would Fire 75 Percent of the Federal Work Force if Elected

Vivek Ramaswamy, whose campaign for the Republican nomination has gained attention in recent months, has vowed to dismantle much of the federal government and shutter key agencies.

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Chris Christie Says He and Bruce Springsteen Are on Better Terms

The former New Jersey governor idolizes Bruce Springsteen, but their political differences have led to frostiness. Now, at least according to Chris Christie, their relationship is “a good one.”

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McCarthy Reversal on Impeachment Inquiry Reflects Pressure From the Right

The speaker, who formerly argued that the House must vote before opening an impeachment inquiry, changed his tune this week, a decision that could have consequences for the investigation.

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Husband of Rep. Mary Peltola Is Killed in Plane Crash, Officials Say

Eugene Peltola Jr., 57, died after the small plane he was piloting crashed in a remote area near St. Mary’s, Alaska, on Tuesday, federal officials said.

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Romney to Retire, Calling For a ‘New Generation’ Beyond Biden and Trump

The Utah Republican and 2012 G.O.P. presidential nominee, 76, said he would step aside to make way for younger leaders and strongly suggested the president and former president should, too.

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What We Know About the Impeachment Case Against Biden

Republicans claim they have unearthed evidence of wrongdoing by the president and his family that could rise to the level of high crimes and misdemeanors. In fact, there’s little to back up their allegations.

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Legal Actions Seek Guarantee of Abortion Access for Patients in Medical Emergencies

New cases say fear and confusion about abortion bans in three states are causing doctors and hospitals to deny medically necessary abortions.

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Putin, Citing Trump ‘Persecution,’ Wades Back Into U.S. Politics

The Russian leader, whose government meddled in the American presidential election won by Donald J. Trump, also offered words of praise for Elon Musk.

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Five Former Officers Indicted on Federal Charges in Tyre Nichols Case

The former Memphis officers, who already pleaded not guilty to state charges of second-degree murder, face new charges of civil rights offenses and witness tampering.

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Halep Gets 4-Year Suspension for Doping Violation

Halep, who tested positive for a banned substance at the U.S. Open in 2022, promised an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Republican Presidential Candidates on the Biden Impeachment Inquiry

As the Republican presidential candidates campaign under the shadow of a front-runner facing dozens of felony charges, The New York Times examined their stances on eight key issues.

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Restaurants Agree to Raise Pay to $20 an Hour in California

The deal will avoid a ballot fight over a law passed last year that could have resulted in higher pay and other changes opposed by restaurant companies and franchisees.

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Biden’s News Conference in Vietnam Ignites His Opponents

The president’s top aides believe that stories about the president’s age and health are stoked by his enemies in an effort to undermine his accomplishments.

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McCarthy Is Under the Gun as the House Returns for a Spending Fight

Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces his biggest test since the debt ceiling showdown as right-wing Republicans demand deep spending cuts and tougher border policies opposed by the White House and the Senate.

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Restaurants and Unions Agree to Raise Pay to $20 an Hour in California

The deal will avoid a ballot fight over a law passed last year that could have resulted in higher pay and other changes opposed by restaurant companies and franchisees.

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Biden Campaign Aims to Calm Worries About His Age

With low approval ratings and shaky public performances, the president and his team are planning an ad blitz and trying to reassure voters about his age.

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Trump Seeks Recusal of Judge in Federal Elections Case

The former president said Judge Tanya S. Chutkan, who is hearing the Justice Department’s case accusing him of seeking to overturn the 2020 election, had shown bias against him in public statements.

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Contractor for U.S. Government Charged With Spying for Ethiopia, Officials Say

The connection of the contractor to Ethiopia, a country that is a significant recipient of aid from the United States, is unusual.

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China Sows Disinformation About Hawaii Fires Using New Techniques

Beijing’s influence campaign using artificial intelligence is a rapid change in tactics, researchers from Microsoft and other organizations say.

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Governor Youngkin Pardons Scott Smith, Father Who Was Arrested in School Board Meeting

In a Loudoun County, Va., case that became a national flashpoint over transgender rights, Scott Smith rose to accuse a boy of assaulting his daughter, and a fight ensued.

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Djokovic Honors Kobe Bryant With ‘Mamba Forever’ Shirt

Bryant, the N.B.A. star who died in a helicopter crash in 2020, was known for using No. 24 as one of his jersey numbers while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Michigan State Suspends Football Coach Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Mel Tucker, the head coach, is accused of harassing Brenda Tracy, who speaks out against sexual violence in college sports, according to a report in USA Today.

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Luis Rubiales, Spain’s Top Soccer Official, Resigns Over World Cup Kiss

Pressure had been building on Luis Rubiales, with prosecutors opening an investigation, his soccer federation calling for him to step down and FIFA suspending him.

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Biden Forges Deeper Ties With Vietnam as China Mounts Ambition

Visiting Hanoi, the president cemented a new strategic partnership that puts the memories of the past behind them and focuses on mutual concerns over Beijing’s assertiveness in the region.

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At the U.S. Open, Coco Gauff and Company Stake Their Claim

Last year’s U.S. Open focused on goodbyes. This year, Gauff, the new singles champion, along with Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz, burst through the front door with plans to stay.

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Congress Embarks on Spending Battle as Shutdown Looms at End of September

The House returns this week with conservatives threatening both spending levels and Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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President Biden Keeps Hunter Close Despite the Political Peril

The possibility of a federal indictment of Hunter Biden stunned the president. Yet the bond between him and his only surviving son is ironclad.

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At Iowa’s Biggest Game, Football and Politics Collide

Donald J. Trump and Ron DeSantis played off each other at the Iowa-Iowa State game, where the tables appeared to turn on the former president.

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Coco Gauff Says She’s ‘Ready’ for the Headiest Levels of Fame

Gauff, 19, has been in the spotlight since she was a 15-year-old playing Wimbledon, but after winning the U.S. Open singles title, those lights will burn far hotter.

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J.F.K. Assassination Witness Breaks His Silence and Raises New Questions

The account of Paul Landis, one of the Secret Service agents just feet away from John F. Kennedy when he was struck down, could change the understanding of what happened in Dallas in 1963.

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U.S. Open Women’s Final: Coco Gauff Faces Aryna Sabalenka for Title

The championship would be the first Grand Slam win for the 19-year-old Gauff and the second for Sabalenka, 25.

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The U.S. Open Men’s Singles We Only Half Expected: Djokovic vs. Medvedev

Novak Djokovic will be playing for his 24th Grand Slam title. Daniil Medvedev will be conjuring his 2021 Open outcome.

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An Extraordinary Men’s Doubles Three-Peat at the U.S. Open

Rajeev Ram of the United States and Joe Salisbury of Britain are the first pair to win three straight doubles titles in New York in the Open era.

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Here Are the 20 Oldest Members of Congress

Congress has long been an institution that runs on seniority and rewards longevity, and these veteran lawmakers are still running the country at an age when most people are well into retirement.

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Seeking Link to Trump, Prosecutors Questioned Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio

Enrique Tarrio said in an interview that prosecutors believed he had communicated with President Donald Trump through intermediaries before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

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‘My Hero Academia’: The Anime Coco Gauff Watches Prematch

“I watched like four or five episodes of ‘My Hero Academia’ before I played,” she said after advancing to the U.S. Open final.

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Justice Alito Rejects Calls for Recusal After Interviews in Wall Street Journal

The justice dismissed demands from Democratic legislators that he recuse himself from a pending case involving a lawyer who interviewed him.

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Kristi Noem, Likely to Endorse Trump, Kicks Off Fight to Be His V.P.

Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota is likely to issue a Friday endorsement of the former president, whose large lead in polls has stirred speculation about the No. 2 job.

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Climate Protesters Stop U.S. Open Semifinal Match

The delay of more than 40 minutes during the match between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova appeared to be caused by environmental protesters.

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2 Senators Propose Bipartisan Framework for A.I. Laws

The effort by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley is the latest move by lawmakers to catch up with the rapidly evolving technology.

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2 Senators Propose Bipartisan Framework for A.I. Laws

The effort by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley is the latest move by lawmakers to catch up with the rapidly evolving technology.

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DeSantis and Ramaswamy Call Proud Boys’ Sentences ‘Excessive’ and ‘Wrong’

The two G.O.P. presidential candidates also floated the idea of pardoning some of the Jan. 6 defendants if they are elected.

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‘The Devil They Know’: McConnell’s Health Issues Worry Democrats

The legislative stances of the G.O.P. leader and his usual opponents are aligned on Ukraine, spending and impeachment as he faces mounting health scrutiny.

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Pelosi Suggests Sexism Is Behind Calls for Feinstein to Step Aside

The longtime Democratic leader, who has served in the House for close to four decades, also left the door open to running again.

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Naomi Osaka Makes U.S. Open Return. But Not for Tennis.

Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion, has taken breaks from tennis for her mental health and to start a family, but she is aiming to compete again in 2024.

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With Jan. 6 Rioters Sentenced, Prosecuting Trump Will Be a Different Challenge

With leaders of the far-right groups that helped drive the attack on the Capitol sentenced to long prison terms, attention is shifting to the fraught process of prosecuting Donald Trump.

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Mexico City Marathon Opens Investigation After Cheating Claims

In previous years, thousands of runners have been disqualified for course cutting. Runners are under scrutiny again.

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Biden Administration to Bar Drilling on Millions of Acres in Alaska

The administration will cancel drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and set aside more than half of the National Petroleum Reserve.

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Prosecutors Begin Case Against Peter Navarro in Contempt Trial

The Justice Department kicked off arguments against Mr. Navarro on Wednesday, telling a jury he had willfully ignored lawmakers investigating Jan. 6.

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Ecuavoley, Anyone? Sport of Ecuador Thrives in Shadow of US Open.

Just outside the U.S. Open grounds, Queens locals, many of them immigrants from Ecuador, play a volleyball-like sport imported from their country that brings the community together.

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Gloria Johnson Announces Bid for Marsha Blackburn’s Senate Seat

Gloria Johnson, who barely avoided expulsion for her role in a gun control rally in the State Legislature, is hoping to unseat Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Republican.

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Mark Gonzalez Seeks to Challenge Senator Ted Cruz in Texas

Mark Gonzalez, facing a conservative effort to remove him from the district attorney’s office in Nueces County, Texas, resigned and announced his campaign for the Senate.

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Ad Wars in 3 Governor’s Races Leave Out Trump and Biden

Offering a look at both parties’ political strategies this year, the ads focus largely on issues like education, the economy, jobs and taxes, as well as local scandals and crime.

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U.S. Open Spectator Is Removed from After Remark Associated With Nazis

Alexander Zverev, from Germany, told the umpire that the man had said the phrase. He was escorted out after the “disparaging remark,” a spokesman said.

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U.S. Open Spectator Is Removed from After Remark Associated With Nazis

Alexander Zverev, from Germany, told the umpire that the man had said the phrase. He was escorted out after the “disparaging remark,” a spokesman said.

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First Lady Tests Positive for Covid, but President Does Not

Jill Biden was experiencing mild symptoms and recovering at the family home in Delaware, the White House said. President Biden returned to Washington after her diagnosis.

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This Year’s U.S. Open Belongs to Coco Gauff, Win or Lose

It has become clear that Gauff, at age 19, is the queen of this U.S. Open.

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Ex-Trump Aide Peter Navarro to Face Trial Over Defiance of Jan. 6 Panel

A federal judge allowed the trial to proceed after finding little evidence that the former president authorized Mr. Navarro to ignore a subpoena from Congress.

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A Young Player’s Future Looks Bright Until He Runs Into Carlos Alcaraz

Unseeded Matteo Arnaldi rolled into the fourth round at the U.S. Open, but that’s where his terrific run ended.

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Julio Urias, L.A. Dodgers Pitcher, Is Charged With Domestic Violence

The star pitcher was charged after a physical altercation on Sunday evening at a soccer stadium in South Los Angeles and later freed on $50,000 bail, the authorities said.

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Why Does Frances Tiafoe Change His Shirt So Often at the US Open?

Many athletes take their quirks and superstitions with them into competition, but Tiafoe has taken changing his damp shirt midmatch to an unusual level.

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Kim Jong-un and Putin Plan to Meet in Russia to Discuss Weapons

Russia seeks more weaponry for its war in Ukraine, and a North Korean delegation recently traveled to Russia by train to plan for Mr. Kim’s visit this month, officials say.

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Nikki Haley Has a Playbook for Winning Tough Races, but 2024 Is Different

Still pitching herself as a political outsider, Ms. Haley now has a political résumé that includes a stint in the Trump administration. Then there’s Mr. Trump himself.

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A Curtain Call for Racing Season in Upstate New York

With summer at an end, fans who enjoy the drama of horse racing at Saratoga must say goodbye for another year.

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Iga Swiatek, No. 1 Seed at U.S. Open, Loses in Fourth Round

Swiatek, the top-ranked woman, lost to Jelena Ostapenko in three sets.

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At the U.S. Open, It Feels Like the Fourth of July

It has been several decades since American tennis players dominated en masse this deep into their home Grand Slam tournament. The American tennis party looks to continue for at least a few more days.

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Florida’s Congressional Map Illegally Hurt Black Voters, Judge Rules

Under the ruling, Florida is forbidden to use the map in the 2024 election, and state legislators are required to draw a new one. But the decision can be appealed.

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Meet Fabian Nelson, Mississippi’s First Openly L.G.B.T.Q. Legislator

Mr. Nelson, 38, won a Democratic primary runoff on Tuesday in a blue district. He talked to The New York Times about the significance of being the first — but why he never focused on it on the trail.

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Turkey’s Women’s Volleyball Team Inspires Pride

Turkey is basking in the success of players it calls “Sultans of the Net,” seeing paragons of female empowerment in a country grappling with multiple crises.

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When Coco Gauff and Zendaya Need Tennis Tips, They Ask Brad Gilbert

Gilbert, a former pro, coached Andre Agassi to a U.S. Open victory in 1994. Now he’s advising Gauff — in between calling matches — at this year’s tournament.

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Judge Vacates Convictions in Bribery Case Over Soccer Broadcast Deals

Hernán López, a former Fox employee, and an Argentine sports marketing company had been convicted of participating in a bribery scheme to secure rights to widely viewed tournaments.

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Bill Richardson Reveled in Role of Freelance Envoy to Dictators

The former New Mexico governor and ambassador to the U.N. filled a specialized diplomatic niche, talking to strongmen when presidents and other officials could — or would — not.

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Biden Won’t Meet DeSantis in Florida as He Tours Hurricane Idalia Damage

Though the president said earlier on Friday that he would see the governor on Saturday, Mr. DeSantis’s office said there were no plans for a meeting.

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Bill Pinkney, Globe-Circling Sailor Who Set a Racial Mark, Dies at 87

He was the first Black person to sail alone by way of the arduous southern route, rounding the perilous Cape Horn and withstanding storms and loneliness.

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Plea Deal May Be Near for a Bali Bombing Defendant at Guantánamo

The case of a Guantánamo detainee charged by a military commission over terrorist attacks in Indonesia two decades ago is no longer joined to that of two other defendants.

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Why Are So Many Players Getting Sick at the U.S. Open?

Ons Jabeur has won two rounds despite having flu symptoms, but Dominic Thiem was forced to retire from his second-round match with an illness.

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U.S. Knew About Migrant Killings by Saudi Forces Earlier Than Previously Disclosed

The State Department says diplomats in Riyadh learned of the atrocities from research groups last summer, contradicting an earlier statement that the United States was not aware until December.

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Gil Brandt, 91, Dies; Helped Make the Cowboys ‘America’s Team’

As talent evaluator for nearly 30 years, he built Dallas into an N.F.L. powerhouse through the use of computer technology and other innovations.

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U.S. Added 187,000 Jobs in August and Unemployment Rose to 3.8%

Employers added 187,000 jobs in August and unemployment rose to 3.8 percent as the economy continued to lose momentum built up after pandemic lockdowns.

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