Vulnerable California Republican Darrell Issa Drops Re-election Bid

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7 mars 2026 à 03:54

The decisions by Darrell Issa and Kevin Kiley, made newly vulnerable by redistricting, demonstrated the challenges Republicans face in a difficult midterm environment.

Representative Darrell Issa has served for 12 terms in the House.

Russia Gets Silent Treatment in Paralympics Return

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Par : Tariq Panja and Josephine de La Bruyère

7 mars 2026 à 03:50

Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by several nations led by Ukraine.

Two Russian athletes, center, and Russian officials participated in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in Verona, Italy.

Kristi Noem Survived Many Crises. Then She Crossed a Trump Red Line.

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Par : Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Hamed Aleaziz

7 mars 2026 à 03:33

President Trump, who values loyalty, has at times tried to distance himself from his administration’s own actions when they become politically toxic.

Kristi Noem testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, where her comments led the president to fire her later in the week.

Justice Dept. Denounces Federal Judges in Fight Against Law Firms

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Par : Chris Cameron and Jonah E. Bromwich

7 mars 2026 à 03:07

The Trump administration had signaled earlier this week that it was ready to abandon four executive orders seeking to punish law firms, but abruptly reversed course the next day.

The Justice Department is accusing federal judges of undermining President Trump’s authority.

Brandon Herrera’s YouTube Gives Democrats More Hope in West Texas Race

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Par : Lauren McGaughy

7 mars 2026 à 02:48

What had been a safe G.O.P. seat was looking more attainable for Democrats after Representative Tony Gonzales bowed out in favor of a hard-right candidate.

Brandon Herrera had forced a run-off with the incumbent, the Republican Tony Gonzales, before Mr. Gonzales ended his re-election bid.

Mamdani Defends Wife Amid Criticism of Her Support for Palestinian Cause

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Par : Jeffery C. Mays and Sally Goldenberg

7 mars 2026 à 02:41

Rama Duwaji, Mr. Mamdani’s wife, had liked Instagram posts related to the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his wife, Rama Duwaji, is a “private person” who does not have a responsibility to answer for her thoughts the way that he does.

Here Is Mexico’s Plan to Keep the Country Safe During the World Cup

NYT

Par : James Wagner and David Shortell

7 mars 2026 à 01:21

Officials announced a massive deployment of security forces ahead of the world’s largest sporting event after recent violence prompted safety concerns for the millions of fans expected to attend.

Banorte Stadium, also known as Azteca Stadium, the venue in Mexico City that will host the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

The State of U.S. Markets

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Par : Joe Rennison · Sutton Raphael · James Surdam and Thomas Vollkommer

6 mars 2026 à 22:02

Our business reporter Joe Rennison walks us through three charts to help make sense of the wild swings in the markets this week since the attacks on Iran commenced.

What to Do When There’s a Tornado Warning

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Par : Amanda Holpuch

10 juin 2024 à 14:01

A tornado warning demands instant action. Here’s what to do if one comes your way, and how you can prepare.

Locust Grove, Okla., in 2019. Severe storms in the area brought about several tornado warnings.

How the War in Iran Is Disrupting the World’s Oil

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Par : Peter Eavis · Sutton Raphael · Leila Medina · Stephanie Swart · Blacki Migliozzi · Christiaan Triebert · Keith Collins · Jacqueline Gu and Rebecca F. Elliott

7 mars 2026 à 00:45

Our business reporter Peter Eavis looks at the global implications of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway to the south of Iran. He analyzes ship activity in the strait, comparing it before and after the United States and Israel initiated attacks on Iran.

Iran War Poses Test for Justice Dept. After Firings Deplete National Security Ranks

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Par : Alan Feuer and Glenn Thrush

7 mars 2026 à 00:35

Firings, resignations and diversions to the president’s priorities have left elite counterterrorism and counterintelligence units stretched thin, current and former officials say.

Directives from the Trump administration have led to an exodus of experienced investigators and prosecutors.

I’ve Never Been a Patriot, but Spain Standing Up to Trump Has Made Me One

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Par : Paco Cerdà

7 mars 2026 à 03:44

There are times when it is clear what it means to stand up for what is right.

U.S. Gas Prices Jump Again as Oil Tops $90 for First Time in Years

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Par : Emmett Lindner

6 mars 2026 à 22:06

The price of a gallon of gasoline hits its highest level in a year and a half on Friday. Surging oil prices suggest that the increases will continue.

As Trump Focuses on Cuba, DOJ Seeks Charges Against Its Leaders

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Par : Glenn Thrush · Alan Feuer · Luke Broadwater and Michael Crowley

7 mars 2026 à 01:31

The order could set the stage for a drive for regime change in Cuba, a goal President Trump has expressed.

Jason A. Reding Quiñones, the United States attorney for the Southern District of Florida, is said to be looking to bring criminal charges against Cuba’s leaders.

Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ From Iran

NYT

Par : Whet Moser

7 mars 2026 à 00:06

Also, a weak jobs report. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Talarico’s Social Media Paper Trail, the Jobs Report and More Politics News

NYT

Par : Katie Glueck

6 mars 2026 à 23:49

For some Democrats, generational change comes with a cringey social media past.

At Least 4 Dead and 12 Injured as Tornadoes Slam Michigan

NYT

Par : Hannah Ziegler · Rylee Kirk and Amy Graff

7 mars 2026 à 03:40

The severe weather outbreak “wreaked havoc” in the area of Union City, Mich., an official said. Injuries were also reported in multiple southwestern Michigan counties.

Florida Bar Retreats From Statement Saying Lindsey Halligan Was Under Scrutiny

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Par : Jonah E. Bromwich and Devlin Barrett

6 mars 2026 à 23:24

The Florida bar said that it had “erroneously” made that assertion, disclosed in a letter last month, and that no investigation into Ms. Halligan was pending.

A spokeswoman for the bar declined to comment on whether she had been contacted by administration officials.

Trump’s Fantasy Is Crashing Down

NYT

Par : Lydia Polgreen

6 mars 2026 à 22:03

The repercussions of his reckless war in Iran are just beginning.

Lawmaker Asks Court to Block Trump From Closing Kennedy Center

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Par : Luke Broadwater

6 mars 2026 à 20:12

The president has said he plans to shut down the center for two years starting this summer for a “complete rebuilding.”

“President Trump’s own words indicate that he is planning to demolish the existing Kennedy Center building,” says a lawsuit by Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio.

As Trump Focuses on Cuba, DOJ Seeks Charges Against Its Leaders

NYT

Par : Glenn Thrush and Alan Feuer

6 mars 2026 à 22:10

The move comes as President Trump is ratcheting up his rhetorical assault on Cuba’s leadership.

How The Times Tracks Down the Connections Behind Trump’s Pardons

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Par : Kenneth P. Vogel

6 mars 2026 à 21:25

Reporters tapped sources, combed through public records and scrutinized social media to penetrate the web of influence and money underlying the president’s clemency grants.

Over the course of his first term and the first year of his second, President Trump has granted pardons or commutations to at least nine inmates who served at Otisville’s camp or the adjacent medium-security prison.

NASA’s Asteroid-Smashing DART Mission Sped Up Space Rock’s Orbit Around the Sun

NYT

Par : Katrina Miller

6 mars 2026 à 20:00

New data about the DART spacecraft’s effects adds evidence that Earth could be defended from future deadly asteroids by diverting their orbits.

Dimorphos is about 525 feet around and orbits a larger parent asteroid, Didymos.

Defense Without U.S. Help Is a Live Topic for Canada, Japan and Australia

NYT

Par : Ian Austen

6 mars 2026 à 17:40

The leaders of Japan and Canada are making a unified front on defense cooperation as President Trump raises the pressure over military spending.

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