Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Challenged Ban on Endorsements by Churches NYT | Top Stories By: David A. Fahrenthold and Elizabeth Dias 1 April 2026 at 07:53 Conservatives had expected a victory in the case after the I.R.S. agreed to a settlement that allowed churches to voice support for candidates. © Kenny Holston/The New York TimesA federal judge in Texas on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the 70-year-old ban on political activity by churches.
Gavin Newsom Suggests His Conservative Critics Are Gay in Online Insults Criticized as Homophobic NYT | Top Stories 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 ImagesGov. Gavin Newsom of California, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, is attracting criticism for social media posts taunting his opponents by suggesting they are gay.
G.O.P. Rift Leaves Congress With No Clear Path to End the Shutdown NYT | Top Stories By: Carl Hulse 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 TimesThe Department of Homeland Security remained shut amid a bitter fight among House and Senate Republicans.
Johnson Will Bring Daughter of Jimmy Lai to State of the Union Address NYT | China By: Catie Edmondson 24 February 2026 at 02:58 Her appearance underscores that “America is determined” to secure the release of the Hong Kong democracy activist, Speaker Mike Johnson said.
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