Vue normale

Trump Says He’ll Seek to Replace Immigrant Truck Drivers With Veterans

15 juillet 2026 à 21:14
The president has pushed to curtail the commercial licenses of immigrants, including legal residents, whom he has blamed for crashes.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

President Trump mentioned a plan to crack down on truck drivers in the United States without legal status and to replace them with veterans during a panel at a military investment summit in Carlisle, Pa., on Wednesday.

Investigators Seek Information From Government Officials as Part of Air Force One Leak Investigation

15 juillet 2026 à 20:36
After The New York Times reported on security concerns related to the Qatari-donated jet, the F.B.I. sought to speak with several people who flew aboard the plane with President Trump last week and asked for their phones.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

President Trump on July 1 at Joint Base Andrews next to the jet donated by Qatar, before its first flight as Air Force One.

FBI Evidence Team Visits Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

15 juillet 2026 à 19:51
Officials surveyed the newly drained pool, where the floor began peeling soon after a $16 million repair job. President Trump has blamed vandals.

© Demetrius Freeman for The New York Times

Investigators examining the drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington on Wednesday.

Trump Administration Fires Roger Rogoff, U.S. Attorney, Minutes After His Appointment

15 juillet 2026 à 22:15
Federal judges had chosen the veteran Seattle prosecutor to fill the vacant seat. Now, a potential legal battle looms.

© Ted S. Warren/Associated Press

Roger Rogoff, a former federal prosecutor and state judge, in court in Seattle in 2016.

Almost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel

15 juillet 2026 à 17:42
The measure failed, but the level of support among Democrats exposed a stark shift in the party away from backing the Jewish state.

© Alex Kent/The New York Times

Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader and a staunch supporter of Israel, hosted two caucus meetings to discuss the amendment, a highly unusual move that indicated how fraught the politics around Israel have become for Democrats.

Todd Blanche, Trump’s Attorney General Pick, Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing

15 juillet 2026 à 20:49
Even a single Republican “no” vote would block Mr. Blanche’s nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Todd Blanche on Wednesday at his confirmation hearing to be attorney general. It is not clear when the Senate Judiciary Committee will schedule a vote.

Court Filings Describe Ongoing Contact Between ICE and Iran on Deportations

15 juillet 2026 à 15:32
In a sworn declaration, a lawyer says an Iranian official reported receiving regular dossiers on Iranian detainees from Immigration and Customs Enforcement for months.

© Kent Nishimura for The New York Times

According to one filing, the Iranian official indicated the Trump administration’s goal was to “get rid of all Iranians” held in immigration detention in the United States.

Kevin O’Leary Is Sued by Opponents He Claimed Were Foreign Agents

15 juillet 2026 à 14:44
Kevin O’Leary, the celebrity investor, accused opponents of his proposed data center near the Great Salt Lake of being agents of China. Now they want compensation.

© Kim Raff for The New York Times

The Hansel Valley in Box Elder County. The Bar H Ranch, located in the valley, sold its land and water rights to the developers of the proposed Stratos data center.

Senators Press for Scrutiny of Blanche’s Role in Spiking Clemency Inquiry

15 juillet 2026 à 18:35
During his confirmation hearing, the acting attorney general refused to discuss the termination of an investigation into a commutation issued by President Trump.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, during a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

House G.O.P. Releases Budget to Unlock $95 Billion for Iran War and SAVE Act

15 juillet 2026 à 10:05
The plan faces a rocky path amid Republican divisions and would pave the way for votes months before the midterm elections to fund a war that polls show is deeply unpopular.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Representative Jodey Arrington, Republican of Texas and the chairman of the House Budget Committee. His panel was set to vote on the plan on Thursday.

Trump Pressures ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After They Were Halted Over Fatal Shootings

15 juillet 2026 à 20:22
Immigration and Customs Enforcement had ordered its officers to halt most vehicle stops across the country after they shot two people over the past week.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

In a post on social media on Wednesday, President Trump defended the traffic stops and urged ICE to “go back and do your very important job.”

Blanche’s Family Ties to Gun Industry Are Likely to Raise Questions

15 juillet 2026 à 09:12
Democrats and gun control advocates are concerned that his comments about Check-Mate Industries, a company led by his mother-in-law that manufactures magazines, reveal a conflict of interest.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Todd Blanche, the acting U.S. attorney general.

What to Know About Todd Blanche’s Order Granting Trump Immunity From I.R.S. Audits

15 juillet 2026 à 15:01
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche’s decision to grant President Trump protection from I.R.S. audits was a central issue in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

President Trump’s extraordinary protection from the I.R.S. is expected to be a central issue in the confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Biden Will Release Memoir Just After the November Midterms

15 juillet 2026 à 09:09
The former president announced that the book, “Promise Me, America,” will come out on Nov. 17, and will cover the tumultuous events of his presidency as well as his re-election bid.

© Little, Brown and Co., via Associated Press

Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. said his book would cover topics including how he handled the coronavirus pandemic, the economy, conflicts in Afghanistan and Ukraine, and “restoring our democracy.”

Clayton Dodges Question on 2020 Election, and Democrats Call Him on It

15 juillet 2026 à 17:50
Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community comes as the White House pushes to use declassified intelligence to show concerns about election security.

© Jeenah Moon/Reuters

The Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to vote on Jay Clayton’s nomination early next week.

Jay Clayton Expected to Face Tough Questions in Confirmation Hearing

15 juillet 2026 à 05:03
His nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community comes as the White House pushes to use declassified intelligence to show concerns about election security.

© Jeenah Moon/Reuters

After nominating Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be director of national intelligence, President Trump abruptly ordered a delay in his confirmation process.

Senator Mark Kelly Amasses Nearly $25 Million Campaign War Chest

15 juillet 2026 à 05:03
The Arizona Democrat said he had raised and given away $10 million to fellow members of his party and committees as he mulls a presidential run in 2028.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

Senator Mark Kelly’s fund-raising jumped last year after President Trump accused him and five other Democrats of “sedition” over a video in which they told service members they could ignore illegal orders.

Small Tribes Say They Lack the Clout to Secure Federal Recognition

15 juillet 2026 à 05:01
The federal government can confer health care, education, housing and casino rights, but for small bands like many in the Pacific Northwest, recognition takes political muscle they don’t have.

© Ruth Fremson/The New York Times

“We refuse to say we don’t have federal recognition; the federal government cannot tell me we are or are not Chinook.” Members of the Chinook Indian Nation near Bay Center, Wash.

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.

© Anna Rose Layden for The New York Times

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.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

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.

© Alex Kent/The New York Times

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.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

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.

© Joseph Prezioso/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

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.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

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.

© Alex Kent/The New York Times

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.

© Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters

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.

© Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters

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.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

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.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

“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.

© Meridith Kohut for The New York Times

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.

© Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times

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.

© Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times

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.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

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.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

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.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

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.

© Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times

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.

© Jędrzej Nowicki for The New York Times

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.

© Matt Eich for The New York Times

“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.

© Christopher Capozziello for The New York Times

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.

© Erin Schaff/The New York Times

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.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

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.

© Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

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.

© Meridith Kohut for The New York Times

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.

© Sean Rayford for The New York Times

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.

© Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

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