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‘Barbie’ Movie Gives Left and Right Another Battlefront, in Pink
Political figures of all types grabbed for the legs of a doll-turned-movie-turned-cultural moment, with predictable results.
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I.R.S. Halts Surprise Visits to Homes and Businesses
A decades-long practice is ending amid political backlash and increasing threats to agents.
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Jan. 6 Rioter Who Beat Officer With Flagpole Gets Four-Year Sentence
Peter Stager, a truck driver from Arkansas, is one of nine men charged in one of the most disturbing attacks on police officers during the assault on the Capitol.
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Thorny Rules and Maybe an Absent Trump: A Month Out From the First G.O.P. Debate
Republican presidential candidates are supposed to face off in Milwaukee on Aug. 23. But Donald Trump, the field’s front-runner, may not show up, and others have yet to make the cut.
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Kelly Ayotte Announces Run for Governor in New Hampshire
The former senator entered the race after Gov. Chris Sununu, a fellow Republican, said last week that he would not run again.
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How to Choose the Perfect Christmas Gift forYour Loved Ones
Christmas is a time where family, friends and loved ones get together to celebrate. It’s a time for giving, but it can also be a time of stress when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your loved ones. When it comes to finding the perfect Christmas gift, it’s important to think about what…
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Biden lawyer who defended affirmative action grapples with diversity in her own office
Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar argued before the Supreme Court last year about the value of affirmative action. But her office struggles with diversity.
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Even as third indictment looms, many Republicans still stand by Trump
The range of Republican voters’ views on Trump shows he continues to have a tight grip on the party, even among those weary of his rhetoric and legal woes.
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She was a GOP congresswoman. Her son is a transgender activist.
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen thinks there’s hope that her fellow Republicans can learn to see transgender people the way she sees her son, Rodrigo.
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Israel’s Identity Hangs in the Balance Over a Judicial Overhaul
Lawmakers are set to vote Monday on whether to limit the Supreme Court’s power as one element of a government plan to overhaul judicial authority. It is part of a profound rift over Israel’s nature and future.