Kevin McCarthy, who would become speaker if Republicans retake the chamber, could face a series of headaches. But beyond him, the nation might struggle to avoid a damaging default on its debt.
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Many Subway Riders Gave Up on the Mask Mandate Before Hochul Did
As the governor lifted the requirement for mass transit, passengers said they were already making their own personal risk assessments.
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Garland Faces Tough Calls in Weighing Response to Trump Ruling
As the department decides whether to appeal the ruling on a special master, it is balancing a desire to speedily resolve the inquiry with the need to limit an expansive view of executive power.
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4 Types of Voters We’re Watching in the Midterms
For our podcast The Run-Up, Astead Herndon and his team are talking with voters of all stripes. For many of them, frustration with politics is tied to their worries about democracy.
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F.B.I. Sought Interview With Trump Aide in Capitol Riot Case
Agents investigating the events leading up to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol tried to question William Russell, who served as a special assistant to the former president.