Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado Will Run for Governor
Mr. Bennet, who will be able to keep his Senate seat as he pursues the governor’s mansion, is the latest Democratic senator to seek to move on from Congress.
United States Politics and Government
Pressuring Migrants to ‘Self-Deport,’ White House Moves to Cancel Social Security Numbers
By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to credit cards, bank accounts and other financial services.
Canceled Humanities Grants to Help Pay for Trump’s ‘Garden of Heroes’
The National Endowment for the Humanities, which supports museums and historical sites, will redirect funds to the president’s planned patriotic sculpture garden.
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steps Down Amid Strained Ties Under Trump
The departure may complicate the already delicate relationship between Washington and Kyiv, which has been stressed by President Trump’s efforts to end the war.
House Votes to Require Proof of Citizenship in Federal Elections
Conservatives have long argued for stronger laws to combat voter fraud, something that election experts say is exceedingly rare.
House Passes ‘SAVE Act’ Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Conservatives have long argued for stronger laws to combat voter fraud, something that election experts say is exceedingly rare.
Chip Roy Says Promise of Deep Entitlement Cuts Won His Vote
The Texas Republican, a holdout on the plan until the end, said commitments from President Trump and G.O.P. senators to pursue deeper spending cuts persuaded him to vote yes.
After Reviving Democrats in a Battleground State, He’s Moving On
Ben Wikler, who supercharged fund-raising as the leader of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, is stepping down — and weighing a run for office.
Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Poses New Threat to US Farmers
Soybean producers warn that farms could go under as the Trump administration hits China with new tariffs of 145 percent.
Under Trump, Gun Agency Remains Rudderless and Leaderless
The A.T.F. has been hit by the departure of key career officials, the diversion of agents from core duties to immigration enforcement and from what amounts to a campaign of indifference.