There’s something fundamental at stake in the midterms this year, beyond policy differences. Go to Source Author: Ken Burns https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Five Things I’m Watching for in Tuesday’s Midterms
The political winds are blowing in Democrats’ direction. The question is: How strong are they? Go to Source Author: Kristen Soltis Anderson https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
It’s Election Day
And we’re looking at the fight for the Senate. Go to Source Author: Sam Sifton https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks the President’s ‘Pettysburg Address’
“And where better to reassure the public that they are in good hands than in front of a pool you’ve repeatedly botched to the tune of $16 million?” Kimmel said …
Trump’s Immigration Dragnet Sweeps Up Ukrainian Truckers Who Fled War
At least a dozen Ukrainian truck drivers were arrested this summer, according to a representative for Ukraine. Several remain in detention. Go to Source Author: Jazmine Ulloa https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration’s bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots
The appeal by the Trump administration came just before the midterm election, and after federal judges rejected the bid to set aside the 20,000 California ballots. Read full story Author: …
DSA narrowly votes against rescinding Nithya Raman endorsement in L.A. mayor’s race
A national Democratic Socialists of America panel had been considering revoking the endorsement of Nithya Raman over her views on Israel, which some considered insufficiently tough. Read full story Author: …
Trump’s aura of invincibility faces one more test
The Trump administration’s broad assertion of executive privilege and politicization of the Justice Department could complicate oversight from a Democratic Congress. Read full story Author: Michael Wilner
California officials brace for unprecedented election interference by Trump administration
Gov. Gavin Newsom and others have warned of Trump administration interference in the midterm election, including potentially through attempted ballot seizures. Read full story Author: Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia
Trump’s closing message to American voters highlights repairs to Reflecting Pool
Heading into Tuesday, most polls are predicting a Democratic wave amid a voter backlash to Trump’s handling of the economy and a war in Iran. Read full story Author: Ana …
Embroiled Kennedy Center will honor Paul Anka, David Foster and Andy Garcia
Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell were announced as Kennedy Center honorees, selected by Trump. Read full story Author: Laura Zornosa
Multiple people killed in California state beach shooting in Monterey County, police say
Multiple people were killed and several injured during a shooting at a Monterey County beach, officials said. Read full story Author: Salvador Hernandez
SoCal moves from Halloween storms to temperatures in the 80s
The Los Angeles Basin saw between a quarter inch and an inch of rain over the weekend. The coming week is set to heat up as more waves could impact …
Two California college students injured in deadly train crash in Spain
Two Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students were injured in a train crash in Spain that killed at least 69 people last week. Read full story Author: Hailey Branson-Potts
In Run-Up to Midterms, Legacy of 2020 Looms Large Over Justice Dept.
The refusal of top department officials to acknowledge Donald J. Trump’s loss that year is the engine driving an intensifying effort to intercede in state administration of elections. Go to …
Trump Delivers a Closing Midterm Message. Mostly About Landscaping.
On the eve of the election, the president held forth in great detail on columns, drain pipes and granite at the newly refilled Reflecting Pool. Go to Source Author: Shawn …
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration Request to Intervene in California Ballot Case
The court’s ruling came just hours after administration lawyers asked the justices to immediately order California to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots. Go to Source Author: Abbie VanSickle https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump’s Election Fraud Reward Raises Fears of Vigilantism, Local Officials Say
Election officials across the country have conducted hundreds of exercises to prepare for possible threats or disruptions at polling sites. Go to Source Author: Zolan Kanno-Youngs https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Backlash Poses Challenge for Republicans in the Midterms
President Trump promised to end the chaos at the southern border. But deadly ICE shootings and high-profile raids have shaken many voters. Go to Source Author: Jennifer Medina and Jazmine …
Trump Is Playing Up Voter Fraud Prosecutions. Meet Some of the Accused.
The Trump administration’s campaign to identify and charge immigrants in connection with voting violations has led to fears of being jailed, or deported. Go to Source Author: Livia Albeck-Ripka and …