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Today — 1 April 2026Main stream

New Book by JD Vance Will Explore His Conversion to Catholicism

The vice president’s book, to be released in June, will detail his return to Christianity after leaving the loosely evangelical practice of his childhood.

© Elizabeth Frantz for The New York Times

Vice President JD Vance’s faith has become a conspicuous part of his political biography.
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

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.
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