Trump’s shadow looms large over heated races one month before Election Day
His name isn’t on the ballot, but President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second-term agenda and the federal government shutdown are top
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The Federal Election Commission is down to 2 members. So its work is at a standstill
The Federal Election Commission, which regulates campaign finance, has lost another member. But the FEC has actually been without a
Read MoreDemocrats’ defiance on shutdown shows a new, tougher approach to Trump
After eight months of getting battered by Republicans, the party has largely abandoned efforts at conciliation or outreach.
Read MoreHow Fury Over Israel’s Qatar Attack Pushed Netanyahu on Gaza
Hamas has agreed to some elements of the proposal by President Trump to end the war in Gaza, but it’s
Read MoreStonewall National Museum Chronicling L.G.B.T.Q. History Faces Deep Cuts
The Fort Lauderdale museum, one of the country’s oldest L.G.B.T.Q. institutions, is looking to its rich archives for lessons in
Read MoreThis Program Rescued Army Recruiting
The defense secretary cites a ‘Trump bump.’ But the Army’s recruiting surge wouldn’t have been possible without the program started
Read MoreThe Interview: Senator Alex Padilla Says His Viral Moment Was a Sign of Things to Come
The California politician on his “wake-up call” at an earlier moment of political upheaval, and the one he’s experiencing today.
Read MorePartisan Shutdown Messages Could Hurt Civil Service, Experts Warn
Messages on official government channels blaming Democrats for the shutdown are one of the most significant hits yet to the
Read More2 looming deadlines could be key to ending the government shutdown, expert says
With the government shutdown now in day four and no compromise in sight, a federal budget expert says two dates
Read MoreTrump Seizes on Shutdown to Punish Political Foes
The White House has cut or paused billions in funding to Democratic-run cities and states since the federal government came
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