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Today — 1 April 2026Main stream

Forgoing Oversight of Iran War, G.O.P. Calls Hegseth to Testify on Budget

1 April 2026 at 06:25
After resisting calls for public hearings for weeks, House Republicans have called the secretary of defense to testify at a budget hearing in late April for the first time since the attacks on Iran began.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a news conference at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Tuesday.

Backdoor Funding of Homeland Security Agency Could Weaken Congress Anew

1 April 2026 at 05:51
An emerging Republican plan to skirt a Democratic filibuster and fund an entire department without congressional appropriations would be the latest example of surrendering power to the White House.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis in early January. Using the complex budget process known as reconciliation to fund the entire Homeland Security Department, as Republicans are suggesting, would be a significant departure from traditional congressional practice.

Gavin Newsom Suggests His Conservative Critics Are Gay in Online Insults Criticized as Homophobic

By: Tim Balk
1 April 2026 at 03:44
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s aides said that their online insults were meant to ridicule figures on the right. But some critics say they are homophobic.

© Felix Hörhager/picture-alliance, via AP Images

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, is attracting criticism for social media posts taunting his opponents by suggesting they are gay.
Yesterday — 31 March 2026Main stream

How a Democratic Battle in Maine Is Challenging the Idea of Political Risk

Gov. Janet Mills argues that her rival for Senate, Graham Platner, could be doomed by his history of offensive online remarks. But at a time of anti-establishment anger, Mr. Platner says he is the safer choice.

© Robert F. Bukaty/Associated Press; Sophie Park for The New York Times

The Democratic primary race for Senate in Maine between Graham Platner and Gov. Janet Mills has quickly become one of the most contentious Democratic primaries of the midterm season.
Before yesterdayMain stream

5 Takeaways From the ‘No Kings’ Rallies as the Midterms Heat Up

By: Tim Balk
29 March 2026 at 17:01
The war in Iran was a galvanizing force, but plenty of protesters focused on President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Senate candidates in several key races joined the crowds.

© Loren Elliott for The New York Times

“No Kings” demonstrators on Saturday in front of the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. Thousands of rallies of varying sizes were held across the country.

G.O.P. Rift Leaves Congress With No Clear Path to End the Shutdown

29 March 2026 at 05:40
The deadlock that left the Department of Homeland Security shuttered highlighted Republican divisions that are flaring ahead of the midterm elections.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

The Department of Homeland Security remained shut amid a bitter fight among House and Senate Republicans.

Kaela Berg, a Flight Attendant, Runs for Congress One Layover at a Time

28 March 2026 at 17:00
Kaela Berg is part of a crop of working-class candidates that Democrats hope can help the party win back blue-collar voters.

© Anna Watts for The New York Times

Kaela Berg, a Minnesota state representative who works as a flight attendant, is part of a new crop of working-class candidates with atypical backgrounds. Democrats hope they can help their party win back blue-collar voters.

House Vote Sets Up Clash With the Senate on D.H.S. Funding, Prolonging Shutdown

Republicans revolted over a Senate measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security and passed a rival bill, dimming the chances of a quick end to the crisis crippling airports.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

Representative Chip Roy, Republican of Texas, center, with other members of the House Freedom Caucus at the Capitol on Friday.

Trump on the Dollar: Dismay and Derision

28 March 2026 at 01:09
Reaction to President Trump’s signature on the dollar. Also: Innocent lives lost in Iran; Democrats’ brand; young job seekers; subway announcements; calling all teenagers.
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