What to Know About Trump’s Efforts to Block Mail-in Ballots NYT > U.S. News Von: Reid J. Epstein 04. September 2026 um 22:24 We sort through the proposed changes and court challenges, less than two months from Election Day. © Doug Mills/The New York TimesPresident Trump
The Platner Drama Is Reviving Debate Among Democrats Over a Double Standard NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 10. Juli 2026 um 22:47 His candidacy stoked tensions among Democrats over gender and how to win back working-class voters. © Robert F. Bukaty/Associated PressFliers for the Platner campaign, which was suspended this week.
Tackling the Politics of the World Cup NYT > U.S. News Von: Patricia Mazzei 26. Juni 2026 um 22:15 The soccer tournament has brought a flood of political story lines. © Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times
Can Talarico win over some of Cornyn’s voters in Texas? NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 29. Mai 2026 um 22:50 Democrats hope so, but there are good reasons to be skeptical. © Danielle Villasana/Getty ImagesJames Talarico
Supreme Court Shakes Up U.S. Political Maps With Voting Rights Act Decision NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 29. April 2026 um 22:21 Both parties are now scrambling to adjust to a new voting rights landscape. © Eric Lee for The New York Times
Republicans’ Likely Strategy as Midterms Near: Negative Campaigning NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 24. April 2026 um 22:39 Republicans are likely to fall back on a tried-and-tested strategy for the midterms: Going negative. © Tamir Kalifa for The New York Times
What Maine Voters Are Thinking About Ahead of 2026’s Senate Election NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 17. April 2026 um 23:40 Our readers in the state tell us about its high-stakes Senate race. © Sophie Park for The New York Times, left; Robert F. Bukaty/Associated PressGov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner
California Could Elect a Republican Governor Thanks to the ‘Jungle Primary’ NYT > U.S. News Von: Jennifer Medina 20. März 2026 um 21:18 The state’s wide-open “jungle primary” has Democrats on edge. © Laure Andrillon/Associated PressFrom left, Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, Steve Hilton, a Republican, and Matt Mahan, a Democrat, are part of a large field in the California governor’s race.
A.I. Is Coming for the 2026 Midterms NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 20. Februar 2026 um 22:52 Our tech columnist Kevin Roose explains A.I.’s potential impact. © Dado Ruvic/ReutersArtificial intelligence companies have an increasingly important role in American politics.
Why Are More Congress Members Retiring or Not Seeking Re-election in 2026? NYT > U.S. News Von: Lisa Lerer 13. Februar 2026 um 23:00 For many senators and House members, the job isn’t what it used to be. © Eric Lee for The New York Times
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on 2028, Democrats’ Problems and His Favorite Crab Cake NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 06. Februar 2026 um 23:33 The Maryland governor discussed Trump, the country’s divisions and his workout routine. © Kenny Holston/The New York TimesGov. Wes Moore of Maryland
Trump’s Immigration Push Fractures Republican Party NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 30. Januar 2026 um 22:47 The party was mostly unified on the issue not long ago, but splinters are everywhere now. © Victor J. Blue for The New York TimesFederal agents in Minneapolis last week.
Are Republicans Growing a Little Uneasy About the ICE Raids? NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 23. Januar 2026 um 22:58 Polls, careful remarks from JD Vance and chats with voters all point to some wariness. © Vincent Alban/The New York TimesFederal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
How ICE Tensions and Immigration Politics Could Shape 2026 Midterm Elections NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 17. Januar 2026 um 00:01 Three reporters discuss the Minneapolis chaos and how it could play a role in the midterms. © Todd Heisler/The New York TimesFederal agents in Minneapolis.
How Venezuela Is Already Rattling Republican Thomas Massie’s Primary Race NYT > U.S. News Von: Katie Glueck 07. Januar 2026 um 23:27 Most Republicans are on board with Trump’s aggression. Not Thomas Massie. © Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times; Jeff Faughender/Courier Journal, via ImagnRepresentative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, left, is facing a Trump-backed challenge from Ed Gallrein, right.
Trump Faces Same Demons as Biden: Age, Health and the Economy NYT > U.S. News Von: Shawn McCreesh 12. Dezember 2025 um 23:11 Too old? Tough economy? The presidents change, but the troubles are familiar. © Doug Mills/The New York TimesPresident Trump has recently faced questions about his health and handling of the economy.
Unpacking Trump’s Immigration Crackdown and Deportation Efforts NYT > U.S. News Von: Jess Bidgood 03. Dezember 2025 um 23:54 As Trump steps up his crackdown, our reporters explain what’s happening. © Paul Ratje for The New York TimesBorder Patrol vehicles near the U.S.-Mexico border in January in Sunland Park, N.M.
How Newsom and Trump Have Made California the Unlikely Center of 2025 Politics NYT > U.S. News Von: Nick Corasaniti and Laurel Rosenhall 21. November 2025 um 23:13 Thanks to Newsom, Trump and redistricting, the deep-blue state is in the thick of national politics. © Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York TimesGavin Newsom’s approval rating has risen in the past few months.