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The Red States That Could Decide the Senate
Democrats need to flip four Republican-held Senate seats to regain the majority, but some of their targets are in states President Trump won by double digits in 2024. Our election...
She Was Arrested After Leaving Her Kids for Days. It Sparked a Debate.
A Florida sheriff’s office arrested a mother who had left her children home alone for days to go on a work trip, reigniting the debate over when parents act irresponsibly.
Ilhan Omar Investigation Involves New Scrutiny of Long-Disputed Marriage
Several current and former law enforcement officials said an Obama-era investigation found some evidence that Ms. Omar had entered into a sham marriage with a man suspected of being her...
As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House
The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. The president, who is tightening his inner circle, has lashed out at critics, held meandering rallies and...
Candidate Websites Are Filled With A.I.-Written Text, Analysis Shows
The use of A.I. chatbots to write candidate biographies and policy positions is another way the technology is entangled with elections.
I Can Finally Hear You Now
The world can be tough to navigate with one ear. Turns out, even having two comes with challenges.
Can Influencers Help Pass the Billionaire Tax?
Laurel Rosenhall, one of our California reporters, describes how proponents of a tax on billionaires are countering their opponents’ enormous TV ad spending by spending small amounts on influencers.
A Clash Over Trans Women in Sports Erupts at a Pro Soccer Game
For protesters seeking a ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, it made sense to protest near fans of the Portland Thorns, who are known for progressive politics.
Michigan Voters Split on Candidate Solutions to Data Center Proposals
In battleground Michigan, residents disagree on which candidate in a marquee House race has the better solution to a data center proposal.
Billionaire Tax Campaign Pins Its Hopes on Influencers and Social Media
Supporters of a California wealth tax are short on cash and are relying on cheaper campaign methods to get their word out.
Nvidia Chief, Jensen Huang, Is Seen as Target of Chinese Spy Plot
A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was found to be passing intelligence to Beijing. President Trump was briefed and took no action.