New York Time Politics
- McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnicby Carl Hulse on July 27, 2026 at 5:38 pm
A new statement said the senator was not “medically cleared” to leave a rehabilitation facility and would miss a Kentucky political event.
- Pentagon Changes How It Reports Casualties in Iran Warby Helene Cooper on July 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The changes separated the casualty numbers into two separate web pages, potentially making it more difficult to tally the war’s full toll.
- Congress Budgeted Billions for Big Transit Projects. Trump Isn’t Spending It.by Emily Badger and Alicia Parlapiano on July 27, 2026 at 4:35 pm
“It’s hard to look at the last year and see anything other than a deliberate slowdown of these grants.”
- Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expectedby Rebecca F. Elliott and Jamie Kelter Davis on July 27, 2026 at 4:18 pm
The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.
- Jeffries Kicks Off Midterm Sprint With Economic Pitchby Robert Jimison on July 27, 2026 at 2:33 pm
Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the New York Democrat and minority leader, focused relentlessly on affordability in a swing district.
- In Washington, Netanyahu Faces a Delicate Balancing Actby Isabel Kershner on July 27, 2026 at 1:31 pm
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the coming elections back home.
- Trump Gutted the Kennedy Center. A Tour Guide Wants You to See It Anyway.by Elizabeth Williamson on July 27, 2026 at 1:28 pm
In a dogged demonstration of love for a Washington institution, Sandy Weiswasser is among a few dozen volunteers still showing dwindling visitors a hollowed-out building.
- Appeals Court Upholds Blocks on Trump Order Restricting Mail Votingby Adam Sella on July 27, 2026 at 12:29 pm
The ruling on Saturday was the latest rebuke to President Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting. The government says it may take the case to the Supreme Court.
- Can a Progressive Win in a Purple State? Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Find Out.by Michael Kruse on July 27, 2026 at 9:05 am
Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary is a critical front in the fight between Democrats’ progressive and moderate flanks and a preview of the 2028 presidential primary.
- Trump Is Pushing Nuclear Energy, Including Saudi Deal. His Family and Supporters Could Benefit.by Eric Lipton and Kate Kelly on July 26, 2026 at 5:47 pm
In some cases, no direct line can be drawn from the president’s domestic nuclear agenda to his family or close allies. But they have overlapping business ties that could position them for gains.
- Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Partyby Shane Goldmacher and Reid J. Epstein on July 26, 2026 at 5:31 pm
The Democrats should be well positioned to make gains in this year’s midterms. But inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, worries about money and, on occasion, emotional eruptions.
- Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammerby David E. Sanger on July 26, 2026 at 4:11 pm
A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
- How a Housing Bill Trump Spurned Became Lawby Ronda Kaysen on July 26, 2026 at 2:31 pm
Despite partisan differences, intraparty feuds and the president’s lack of interest, Congress delivered the first major housing bill in a generation.
- Senate Candidate Josh Turek Handcycles the Iowa Campaign Trailby Olivia Diaz and Terry Ratzlaff on July 26, 2026 at 2:22 pm
State Representative Josh Turek, the Democrat running to flip Iowa’s open Senate seat, cycled with his hands at an Iowa biking event that took place between two cities nearly 60 miles apart.
- Inside the Rushed Effort to Get Trump His New Air Force Oneby Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager and Maggie Haberman on July 26, 2026 at 2:06 pm
A New York Times investigation found that President Trump’s push to speed delivery of the aircraft led to ballooning costs and trade-offs in safety features.
- An Admiral’s Rise Reveals the Politics Driving Hegseth’s Pentagonby Greg Jaffe and Kate Kelly on July 26, 2026 at 1:58 pm
Before he was picked to lead the Navy, Adm. Daryl Caudle found ways to signal his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversity goals.
- Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concernsby Eric Schmitt and Jonathan Swan on July 26, 2026 at 1:57 pm
Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.
- Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.by Reid J. Epstein and Jess Bidgood on July 26, 2026 at 9:01 am
Troy Jackson is replacing Graham Platner, but Republicans are seeking to tie them together as a remade race kicks off with high stakes.
- Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner as Democratic Nominee in Maine Senate Raceby Reid J. Epstein on July 25, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Mr. Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, clinched the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention.
- From Celebration to Escalation: How Trump’s Iran Cease-Fire Collapsedby Michael Crowley on July 25, 2026 at 1:58 pm
The U.S. deal with Iran signed in June initially appeared to be a success. It didn’t take long to fall apart.