From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic. Go to Source Author: Anna Griffin https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump’s Economic Approach Draws Concern From Some Republicans
A plan to lower tariffs on imported beef and trade tensions with Canada have compounded some G.O.P. worries about a central issue in the midterms. Go to Source Author: Bayliss …
AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservations
The pro-Israel group has been preparing to spend big for Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan. Does he want that? Go to Source Author: Theodore Schleifer and …
Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services. Go to Source Author: Linda Qiu …
In West Texas, Trump’s Border Wall Collides With Latino History
A century ago, Mexican American families came together to build an adobe church near the border. Can its bell toll again as the wall expansion nears? Go to Source Author: …
Trump’s Summer of Fun Ends With IndyCar Race on Streets of D.C.
It was the final, major event planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The president took a lap. Go to Source Author: Shawn McCreesh https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger
The attorney general of California, one of 12 states suing to block the $111 billion deal, accused Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting earlier settlement discussions. Go to Source Author: Laurel …
Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist Karen Attiah
An arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” following Charlie Kirk’s killing. Go to Source Author: …
Research Firm’s Founder Explains $6 Million Payment to Fired Forbes Editor
RJ Shook of Shook Research said he paid Randall Lane, the former top editor at Forbes, for “services and guidance” in partnering with Forbes and later selling his research firm. …
These Conservatives Want to Be Working Moms. The Manosphere Disapproves.
At a conservative center for women leaders, interns told stories about their lives. One said a male classmate told her, “I don’t know if women should be lawyers.” Go to …
How Should ‘Huckleberry Finn’ Be Taught?
I traveled around the country to find out if “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” still has a place in the classroom. Go to Source Author: Ruth Franklin https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
We’re in a New Era of Class Warfare. History Points to a Way Out.
The class-based violence of the past was part of a broader struggle. Today, the violence is the end in itself. Go to Source Author: Kim Phillips-Fein https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Mark Carney Did What Canadians Elected Him to Do
Mark Carney has chosen suffering, but he did what Canadians elected him to do. Go to Source Author: Stephen Marche https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Should We Read ‘Huck Finn’?
One reporter traveled to understand how it is taught now. Go to Source Author: Sam Sifton https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify
The unusual weather pattern and dried out peatlands, a kind of wetland, have been behind some of the country’s worst fire seasons. This year could be one. Go to Source …
Raman’s role in tackling homelessness comes under scrutiny in L.A. mayor’s race
Critics say the candidate failed to lead a homelessness committee with the urgency needed to combat L.A.’s enduring crisis. Raman claims that politics were at play. Read full story Author: …
Will Trump interfere in the midterms? Democrats and their allies are preparing
Across California and the nation, Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates are ramping up coordination and gaming out responses to a raft of potential actions by the Trump administration to …
Paramount accuses Mark Ruffalo of ‘antisemitic tropes’ on the eve of mediation talks in antitrust battle
Amid caustic political charges, Paramount executives and lawyers representing 12 states are set this meet this week to see if a truce is possible. Read full story Author: Meg James
Barabak: Ripple or blue wave? This race will test Democratic strength in November
The contest in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District should be a shoo-in for Republicans. But a problematic candidate, inflation and Trump’s unpopularity give Democrats not far-fetched hopes for a massive upset. …
California teen killed in shooting at high school football game; suspect in custody
A suspect was arrested after Levi Brown, 17, was fatally shot during a game in Bakersfield. Read full story Author: Jasmine Mendez