With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:11:10 +0000)

Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade.

As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:40 +0000)

Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage.

In Virginia Redistricting Win, Democrats Play Hardball to Thwart Trump

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:02:33 +0000)

“We cannot bring a stick to a knife fight”: Democrats are increasingly open to extreme measures, including gerrymandering, when the stakes are high.

A 60-Day Deadline Could Pressure Trump on Ending the Iran War

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:32:40 +0000)

A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.

Pakistani Officials Remain Hopeful About U.S.-Iran Talks

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:38:12 +0000)

The seizure of two cargo vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday cast doubt on plans for a second round of talks in Pakistan’s capital.

A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:24:37 +0000)

A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.

Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:42:43 +0000)

The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a loss of personnel are contributing.

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, Has Tough Task Shedding ‘Sock Puppet’ Label

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:47:34 +0000)

Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel doubts that he would yield to President Trump’s demand for lower rates.

A Capitol Police Officer, Bogus Accusations and a Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:03:52 +0000)

Shauni Kerkhoff was wrongfully implicated in the notorious Capitol Hill pipe-bomb case. Can she ever fully move on?

Anthropic’s New Mythos A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:33:36 +0000)

Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.

Leaked Code for Anthropic’s Claude Code Tests Copyright Challenges in A.I. Era

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:37:38 +0000)

Artificial intelligence tools are making it faster than ever to reproduce creative work. Does copyright even matter anymore?

Musk’s SpaceX Goals Shift Ahead of Its I.P.O.

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:56:26 +0000)

As SpaceX prepares to go public, Mr. Musk has proposed moonshots that differ from the company’s original aim of reaching Mars.

Trump Administration Nears Loan Deal to Rescue Spirit Airlines

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:25:15 +0000)

The Trump administration is negotiating a deal with the struggling company, which is in its second bankruptcy in two years.

College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Revokes Graduation Speaker’s Invite

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:15:28 +0000)

Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.

‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:57:51 +0000)

Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.

Supreme Court Rejects Oil Company Argument in Fight Over Great Lakes Pipeline

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:34:36 +0000)

The justices sided with Michigan officials, who have raised environmental alarms and pushed to decommission an aging section of the pipeline.

Supreme Court Finds Soldier Injured in Suicide Bombing Can Sue

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:42:39 +0000)

An American soldier was injured in a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The justices cleared the way for the soldier to proceed with a lawsuit against a military contractor.

Aftershocks from ‘The Shadow Papers’

(Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:56:29 +0000)

Publication of a trove of confidential Supreme Court memos ignited debates in the legal academy.

Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:08 +0000)

The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.

There’s Another Reason Gen Z Can’t Find Work

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:28:22 +0000)

It’s not just because of A.I. This started 40 years ago.

‘The Rich Don’t Play by the Rules. So Why Should I?’

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:06 +0000)

Why petty theft might be the new political protest.

Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:33:45 +0000)

The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health problems.

Former Employee Sues MrBeast’s Company Over Harassment Claims

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:19:54 +0000)

The former employee of the YouTube star’s production company said in a federal lawsuit that she had experienced sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. Beast Industries denies all of the claims.

Coinbase and Gemini Accused of Illegal Gambling in N.Y. Lawsuits

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:29:42 +0000)

Attorney General Letitia James said the cryptocurrency giants were illegally running gambling platforms in the state after they expanded into prediction markets, which are loosely regulated.

California Is Rife With Hospice Fraud. But Whose Fault Is It?

(Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:01:29 +0000)

The Trump administration and Democratic state leaders are blaming each other for what everyone agrees is a big problem. The president has targeted California and Gov. Gavin Newsom in particular.