United States Politics and Government
- Suspect Arrested in Inquiry Into Pipe Bombs in D.C. Ahead of Jan. 6 Riot - The suspect’s identity remained unclear for the moment, but the arrest could ultimately provide an answer to one of the most tantalizing mysteries arising from the Jan. 6. riot.
- Poll Suggests Voters May Blame Republicans More if Affordable Care Act Subsidies Go Away - About half of people covered under the Affordable Care Act say that if their health costs spike, it will have a “major impact” on how they vote in the 2026 midterm elections, a survey found.
- The Childhood Vaccine Under Threat, and Trump’s Newest Push for Gas-Powered Cars - Plus, the race to save music history.
- The Furor Over Trump’s Boat Attacks and a Particular Follow-Up Strike, Explained - Bipartisan congressional oversight is underway, but for now is focusing on narrow details about one missile instead of broader legal issues.
- Trump’s Former Campaign Manager Assisted Honduran Presidential Candidate - Brad Parscale advised the campaign of Nasry Asfura, a right-wing candidate who was endorsed by the U.S. president.
- Republican Anger Erupts at Johnson as Party Frets About Future - A small group of G.O.P. women have been among the most vocal in raising what their colleagues say is a broader frustration with the speaker.
- U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Planning Takes On New Significance - The details could raise questions about who was responsible for a follow-up strike on Sept. 2 — the commander who ordered it or the defense secretary.
- Trump Returns to Gasoline as Fuel of Choice for Cars, Gutting Biden’s Climate Policy - The president said he would weaken Biden-era mileage standards, which were designed to increase electric-vehicle sales, calling them a “scam.”
- Epstein Files Reveal Private Home Photos in Latest Release by Democrats - In publicizing the photos and videos, Democrats in Congress appeared to be intensifying pressure on the Justice Department to release its files on the Epstein case.
- On Trump’s Insults, Somalia’s Prime Minister Says ‘It’s Better Not to Respond’ - President Trump referred to Somali immigrants as “garbage” during a White House meeting on Tuesday.