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House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time

14 juillet 2026 à 21:33
House Republicans and Democrats united in favor of a bill to eliminate semiannual clock-changing, but it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.

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The Capitol in March 2023, when then-Senator Marco Rubio reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act, to permanently enact Daylight Saving Time and eliminate the twice-a-year clock changes.

Trump Says His Thursday Speech Will Focus on Election Security and Voting Machines

14 juillet 2026 à 19:35
The planned prime-time address comes as an administration task force has been working to declassify documents, including some related to elections, according to people familiar with the process.

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President Trump has repeatedly made false claims that mail ballots are insecure and there is widespread voting by noncitizens.

As Confirmation Hearing Nears, Todd Blanche’s Role in Epstein Case Draws Scrutiny

14 juillet 2026 à 19:26
Todd Blanche’s role in interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will be front and center as he seeks to become attorney general.

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Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, last month. As the Justice Department’s No. 2 official, he oversaw the release of the Epstein files.

Takeaways From Justices Kagan and Barrett’s Congressional Testimony on Supreme Court Security

14 juillet 2026 à 18:29
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first Supreme Court justices to testify since 2019, talked about ethics and security threats during collegial hearings.

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Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett during a hearing at the Capitol on Tuesday.

ICE Shootings Put Spotlight on Lack of Body Cameras

14 juillet 2026 à 17:55
Kristi Noem, the former homeland security secretary, said five months ago that the Trump administration would “rapidly” deploy body cameras to immigration agents across the country. About half still don’t have them.

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Law enforcement officers at the scene of the ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine, on Tuesday.

Trump Administration Subpoenas Law Firms, Escalating Pressure Campaign

14 juillet 2026 à 17:50
The uneasy truce between the administration and the law firms it cut deals with last year has erupted into a pitched legal battle behind closed doors.

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The subpoenas — which were part of a civil dispute and not a criminal investigation — ask for all communications the firms had with Boris Epshteyn, President Trump’s personal lawyer.

Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Is Sworn In to Finish His Senate Term

14 juillet 2026 à 17:25
Three days after Lindsey Graham died, his younger sister Darline Graham took the oath to hold his seat until his term ends in January.

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Darline Graham being sworn in by Senator Charles E. Grassley on Tuesday as her husband, Larry Nordone, holds a Bible.

Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Fate of Russia Sanctions Bill Uncertain

14 juillet 2026 à 16:55
Supporters in both parties hope the measure to penalize Russia, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, will gain momentum in his honor.

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Senator Lindsey Graham spoke to reporters in a visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, last week, in his last public act.

Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Fate of Russia Sanctions Bill Uncertain

14 juillet 2026 à 16:55
Supporters in both parties hope the measure to penalize Russia, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, will gain momentum in his honor.

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Senator Lindsey Graham spoke to reporters in a visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, last week, in his last public act.

Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over War in Iran

14 juillet 2026 à 15:44
The vote reflected how the political debate over the conflict in the Middle East has sapped bipartisan support for a normally popular measure.

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The fate of the National Defense Authorization Act, a vital measure setting Pentagon policy and program funding, was left uncertain.

‘We Love Iraq,’ Trump Tells New Prime Minister in Oval Office Meeting

14 juillet 2026 à 15:09
The meeting comes as President Trump’s administration has been ratcheting up pressure on Baghdad to diminish Iran’s influence in Iraq.

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“We’re going to be doing a lot of deals,” President Trump said as he met with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the Oval Office on Tuesday.

ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings in Maine and Houston

14 juillet 2026 à 13:02
Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump’s second term.

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A memorial for a Mexican immigrant, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, at the spot where he was shot by an ICE agent in Houston.

Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation

14 juillet 2026 à 12:35
The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office.

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President Trump maintains personal financial ties with nearly 30 different business ventures with counterparties worldwide.

Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation

14 juillet 2026 à 12:35
The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office.

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President Trump maintains personal financial ties with nearly 30 different business ventures with counterparties worldwide.

Justice Kagan Tells House Panel That ‘Threats Have Come Very Close’

14 juillet 2026 à 10:29
In her prepared remarks, Justice Elena Kagan said the Supreme Court Police estimated a 38 percent increase in threats this year.

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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett prepare to testify at the House Committee on Appropriations.

The court’s blockbuster term might prompt questions from lawmakers that go beyond the budget.

14 juillet 2026 à 09:59
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first justices to appear before lawmakers since 2019, are requesting millions of dollars to address security concerns amid rising threats.

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The Supreme Court’s proposed $228 million budget includes funding to expand its in-house police force, which handles round-the-clock security at the justices’ homes, in addition to providing security when the justices travel outside the Washington area.

In Rare Testimony, Supreme Court Justices Will Ask Congress for Security Funds

14 juillet 2026 à 05:03
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first justices to appear before lawmakers since 2019, are requesting millions of dollars to address security concerns amid rising threats.

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The Supreme Court’s proposed $228 million budget includes funding to expand its in-house police force, which handles round-the-clock security at the justices’ homes, in addition to providing security when the justices travel outside the Washington area.

Blanche Was a Driving Force in Retribution Campaign, Emails Show

14 juillet 2026 à 05:03
The cooperation of Todd Blanche in President Trump’s retribution against enemies will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.

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Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled for Wednesday.

Ukraine Wants to Make Its Own Antimissile System, Not Just Patriots

14 juillet 2026 à 07:56
The Ukrainian firm Fire Point has produced weapons that hit Russian territory. Its next goal, developing an antimissile system, is a much bigger challenge, experts said.

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Missiles manufactured by the Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point and video footage of a burning Russian refinery at the company’s exhibition stand at a defense industry conference in Kyiv last month.

Can Democrats Win Rural Voters Turning Away From Trump? It’s a Tough Sell.

14 juillet 2026 à 08:21
House candidates like Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick,” have crafted messages based on lifetimes in rural regions. But messages need an audience, and many minds are closed to the party.

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“I think there’s a lot of rage, and feeling like people in power don’t care,” said the best-selling author Beth Macy, who is running for Congress as a Democrat.

Maine ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero

14 juillet 2026 à 19:33
A federal immigration agent shot and killed a man in a car on Monday morning in Biddeford, Maine. The next day, the Trump administration ordered ICE to halt most vehicle stops.

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Witnesses in Biddeford, Maine, heard gunfire early Monday morning.

Health Dept. Rescinds Freeze on $10 Billion for 5 Democratic States

13 juillet 2026 à 21:57
The reversal of the funding pause came after the administration faced repeated setbacks in a suit challenging the decision, which could have jeopardized programs for low-income households.

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Last week, the Health and Human Services Department sent letters to five states saying that it was voiding measures to limit the states’ access to federal funding for child care and social services.

Graham’s Death Complicates G.O.P. Agenda in Congress

13 juillet 2026 à 21:02
Senators returned to the Capitol mourning their colleague, who played pivotal roles on multiple issues confronting lawmakers.

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A lowered flag at the U.S. Capitol on Monday in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, who died over the weekend.

Trump Says Fighting With Iran Has Resumed as He Orders Blockade and Tolls

13 juillet 2026 à 20:38
After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal.

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Boats anchored off Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz last month.

ICE Shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Through Open Passenger Window in Houston, Witnesses Say

13 juillet 2026 à 18:13
A congresswoman and a lawyer relayed witness accounts that diverge from Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s version of the fatal encounter.

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Family members embracing next to a makeshift memorial for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at the location where he was shot by an ICE agent in Houston.

Lindsey Graham’s Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger

13 juillet 2026 à 18:11
Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has offered condolences to those who loved Mr. Graham while considering the political fallout from his death. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary election.

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Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, is the Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina.

Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides

13 juillet 2026 à 14:10
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.

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Ships sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on Monday.

Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides

13 juillet 2026 à 14:10
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.

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Ships sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on Monday.

Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides

13 juillet 2026 à 14:10
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.

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Ships sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on Monday.

Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides

13 juillet 2026 à 14:10
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.

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Ships sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on Monday.

How Lindsey Graham’s Journey From Trump Critic to Ally Made Him a Power Player

13 juillet 2026 à 12:48
He initially called Donald Trump a “kook” who was “unfit for office,” only to join the new president’s Mar-a-Lago circle. “I’m still in the game,” Mr. Graham once explained of his much-analyzed turnabout.

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“There’s no way to get around Trump,” Senator Lindsey Graham said years ago. “He’s the most important figure in the Republican Party now.”

Judge Denounces Trump’s I.R.S. Suit as Improper Exercise in Self-Dealing

13 juillet 2026 à 19:09
The decision also recommended disciplinary action against the lawyers involved, including the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche.

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The Internal Revenue Service office building in Washington. President Trump sued the I.R.S. in January, blaming it for the leak of his tax returns during his first term.

Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Nordone Was His Family

13 juillet 2026 à 10:01
After the senator and his sister, Darline, lost their parents, he guided her through the teenage years and into college. He called her success the highlight of his life.

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Senator Lindsey Graham with his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, at the Iowa State Fair in 2015.

Lindsey Graham Had a Complicated Relationship With Black Voters

13 juillet 2026 à 05:03
Mr. Graham, a long-serving senator from South Carolina, was known for his ability to maintain relationships even with his political foes. But the support of Black voters remained elusive.

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Senator Lindsey Graham won only 6 percent of Black votes in 2020, according to exit polls. More recently, about 10 percent of Black voters said they approved of how he was handling his job as senator, according to a May Citadel poll.

Mercurial and Magnetic, Lindsey Graham Was a Force in the Senate

13 juillet 2026 à 05:02
The sharp-witted South Carolinian repaired relations with President Trump to advance his foreign policy goals, was willing to cut deals with Democrats and tried to insert himself into every legislative fight.

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Senator Lindsey Graham during a bill signing in the Oval Office in February. He once called Donald J. Trump a “demagogue,” but fully ingratiated himself after Mr. Trump became president.

Maine Democrats to Chuck Schumer: Stay Out of Our Senate Race

13 juillet 2026 à 05:02
Local Democrats are warning the top Senate Democrat to keep away as they replace Graham Platner, and the candidates are giving his leadership in Washington low marks.

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Many Democrats in Maine don’t want Senator Chuck Schumer of New York to be involved as they pick a replacement Senate nominee.

After Weeks of Silence, McConnell Says He Is Recovering From a Fall

12 juillet 2026 à 19:51
The Republican senator denied that he had suffered a heart attack and said he had left the hospital and moved to a physical rehabilitation center. He did not give a timetable for returning to Capitol Hill.

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Senator Mitch McConnell on Capitol Hill earlier this year.

After Weeks of Silence, McConnell Says He Is Recovering From a Fall

12 juillet 2026 à 18:25
The Republican senator denied that he had suffered a heart attack and said he had left the hospital and moved to a physical rehabilitation center. He did not give a timetable for returning to Capitol Hill.

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Senator Mitch McConnell on Capitol Hill earlier this year.

With Lindsey Graham Gone, Ukraine Loses an Ally in Trump’s Ear

13 juillet 2026 à 14:24
The South Carolina Republican was Ukraine’s most influential champion inside President Trump’s mostly “America First” political orbit.

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Senator Graham during a news conference after a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Kyiv on Friday.

With Lindsey Graham Gone, Ukraine Loses an Ally in Trump’s Ear

13 juillet 2026 à 05:10
The South Carolina Republican was Ukraine’s most influential champion inside President Trump’s mostly “America First” political orbit.

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Senator Graham during a news conference after a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Kyiv on Friday.

What We Know About Lindsey Graham’s Death

12 juillet 2026 à 20:10
Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday night, a day after returning from Ukraine and four months before he was to face re-election.

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Senator Lindsey Graham during an appearance at the BMW manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, S.C., last month.

Michael Cohen Helped Convict Trump. Now, He’s Making Nice Again.

12 juillet 2026 à 21:17
A previously unreported encounter last summer set the stage for a rapprochement between the president and his former fixer, who has so far avoided the diatribes and prosecutions that President Trump has directed at other critics.

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Michael Cohen outside a Manhattan courtroom in 2023. He testified in Mr. Trump’s criminal trial that he was directed to falsify records by the president, who was ultimately convicted on 34 counts.

Graham’s Death Highlights Congress’s Age Issue

12 juillet 2026 à 18:06
By the standards of the aging Senate, where the average age is more than 65, the South Carolina Republican wasn’t particularly old.

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From left, Senators John Cornyn, Lindsey Graham and Charles E. Grassley during a hearing last July. Mr. Grassley, at 92, is third in the line of succession to the presidency.

Trump Recalls Last Conversation With Lindsey Graham Before His Death

12 juillet 2026 à 12:37
In an interview on Sunday, President Trump recounted his last conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham, hours before his death. Mr. Graham sounded “perfect,” he said.

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President Trump with Senator Lindsey Graham during a campaign rally in Charlotte, N.C., in 2020. Mr. Trump said he spoke on the phone with Mr. Graham hours before the senator’s death.
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