A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government  —  The ad, which ethics experts said could violate federal law, shows Mr. Trump vowing to “expel warmongers” from the government and fight the “deep state,” even as he wages a war with Iran.

The Moves That Backfired on Trump and Drove Interest Rates and Inflation Higher  —  The president's advisers said fiscal restraint and deregulation would bring down prices and borrowing costs.  Then came tariffs, war and an investment boom.  —  In the early days of President Trump's second term …

Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says  —  President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China's leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China.  The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale.  —  阅读.体中文.閱讀.體中文.

‘I want public executions’: Texas GOP candidate's extreme posts extend beyond racism  —  Race & ethnicity Oil & gas DOGE Social media  —  Bo French, the Republican nominee for one of Texas' most powerful statewide offices, is facing bipartisan criticism over a racist post about the crowd at a University of Texas football game.

Thune plots final votes before midterms  —  Presented by IN TODAY'S EDITION:  — Health leader races, agendas take shape  — Paul emerges as a homeland roadblock  — GOP keeps pressure on permitting deal  —  The Senate is — finally — on the verge of making a great escape.

Did Anthropic's A.I. Really Make a Scientific Discovery on Its Own?  —  An expert at the University of Copenhagen said his team had been sharing its research with the company's A.I. model, Claude, and that its new finding matched their work.  —  When Anthropic, the artificial intelligence giant …

Trump says he has an off-ramp to his biggest political problem.  He refuses to take it.  —  Loading...  In today's edition ... The most important number in the midterms ... I want to know what you think about the Senate map ... but first ...  There is nothing holding back Republican political fortunes …

DOGE vs. Civic Tech  —  DOGE wielded extraordinary power during the first months of the Trump administration.  It was more important than any Cabinet official.  The fact it has been completely memory-holed by this administration says much about its purpose and impact, and the politics of non-accountability under Trump.

Feed the lizard  —  It's a good idea to work hard and be helpful when you're young and don't have responsibilities.  —  The New York Times dropped a story on Wednesday about former House member Mary Peltola, one of Democrats' top recruits in a critical Senate race, about her behavior toward staff.

Possible Next House Intel Chair Aims to Probe ‘Nakedly Corrupt Dealings’  —  In a letter to a defense-industry group, Rep. Jim Himes signaled to the private sector a desire to investigate alleged coercion by the Trump administration  —  WASHINGTON—The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee …

In Iowa, Republicans feel the heat and try to motivate ‘frustrated’ base  —  The political environment for the party has led to widespread alarm.  “It feels like it could be a wipeout,” one strategist said.  —  SummaryLoading...  WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Sen. Chuck Grassley, 93 …

Trump dined with the Anthropic CEO who called for AI slowdown  —  The president's first one-on-one meeting with Dario Amodei followed months of tensions.  —  Loading...  President Donald Trump had a late dinner Sunday night with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, after Trump spent weeks dismissing Amodei's calls …

United States Department of the Treasury Announces New Appointment  —  WASHINGTON— Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced today a key senior appointment at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.  Dr. David Zervos will serve as a Counselor in the Office of the Secretary.

Paul emerges as a roadblock to homeland security efforts  —  When it comes to homeland security, Republicans, Democrats, lobbyists and even the Trump administration agree on one thing: Kentucky Republican Rand Paul is impossible to get around.  —  The cantankerous chair of the Senate Homeland Security …

U.S. Marines injured in recent Iranian attack  —  The previously unreported attack occurred Sept. 14 when Iran struck a ship U.S. forces were on in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say.  —  WASHINGTON — Eight U.S. Marines were injured two weeks ago when an Iranian cruise missile attacked …

Democrats keep coming to South Carolina to stump for midterm candidates.  It's all about 2028  —  On paper, South Carolina might be an odd place for Democrats to converge to campaign for midterm candidates.  Republicans dominate state politics, and there's slim chance of that changing this year.

Taxpayer-funded Trump ads draw bipartisan scrutiny ahead of midterms … Television advertisements with a pro-Trump message — and paid for by the U.S. government — are expanding their reach ahead of November's midterm elections, prompting bipartisan scrutiny over whether the campaign complies …

In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the party in power  —  The GOP's “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out in different ways across U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson's home district — from steakhouse servers getting a tax break on tips to a community center …

Spain is becoming NATO's next dictatorship.  Trump must act now  —  A dangerous autocracy is emerging on Europe's southwestern flank, hidden behind a thin veneer of constitutional legitimacy.  Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his ruling socialist party (PSOE) have systematically hollowed …

Food safety becomes an election issue as major outbreaks and recalls cause concern  —  The run-up to the midterm elections is turning into a food fight — literally.  —  The summer was marred by a massive foodborne outbreak that sickened scores of people and and the recall of tens of thousands …