How ‘Yes’ Won a Narrow Victory in Virginia’s Redistricting Battle

Northern Virginia carried the measure to victory even as turnout in Democratic areas lagged and nearly all of the state shifted right from last year’s governor’s race.Read More
Not a Deal-Breaker: White House Downplays Iranian Action Near the Strait

President Trump’s threats have given way (for the moment, at least) to a more conciliatory tone about Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.Read More
RFK Jr. Says His Department Advises All Children to Get Measles Vaccine

Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself.Read More
Iran Says It Seized Two Ships

Also, China quietly builds an island in disputed waters. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.Read More
Sean Plankey, Trump’s Pick to Lead Cybersecurity Agency, Withdraws His Nomination

Confirmation for the nominee, Sean Plankey, had been pending in the Senate for over a year.Read More
Redistricting Fight Turns to Florida and the Courtroom for Frustrated Republicans

A victory for Democrats in Virginia has left Republicans grumbling about their strategy and looking to the next phase of a coast-to-coast battle.Read More
Why Virginia’s New Map Matters for Democrats in the Midterms, and What’s Next

Attention now turns to Florida, and the Supreme Court.Read More
F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend

The bureau said it is not pursuing a case, but the scrutiny is an example of the Trump administration weighing whether to criminalize routine news gathering.Read More
With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress

Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade.Read More
Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.Read More