G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor

Five candidates are battling for the nomination in the June 2 primary. The winner will oppose Rob Sand, a Democrat, in the November election.Read More
Lebanese Mourn Eight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike

Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon since Thursday, further unraveling a truce in its war with Hezbollah. Among those killed on Saturday was a 6-month-old infant, relatives said.Read More
Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says

The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.Read More
After Virginia Redistricting Map Is Tossed, Democrats Search Desperately for a Response

A private conversation involving House members from Virginia and the top House Democrat reflected the fury and desperation that has gripped the party after Friday’s ruling.Read More
Lebanese Mourn Eight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike

Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon since Thursday, further unraveling a truce in its war with Hezbollah. Among those killed on Saturday was a 6-month-old infant, relatives said.Read More
Energy Secretary Floats Pause in Federal Gas Tax

The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.Read More
One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint

As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their response? Delete, distance, disavow.Read More
Democratic Candidates Scramble in Virginia After Court Tosses Map

A court ruling that struck down an election map swiftly ended some Democratic House candidacies and pushed others into much tougher races.Read More
Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures

Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.Read More
Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes

The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting passage through the narrows.Read More