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Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail

30 August 2026 at 18:07
A judge temporarily blocked the agency from implementing a strict new rule governing mail voting. The policy could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.

Β© William Liang/Associated Press

Stacked ballots in a processing center in City of Industry, Calif.

For Once, a New York Jet Is Destined to Win Something

28 August 2026 at 17:47
A House race in Arizona pits Jay Feely, a former Jets kicker, against Amish Shah, a former sideline doctor for the team. Jets fans in the district say it’s a welcome distraction from all the losing.

Β© Cassidy Araiza for The New York Times

Jets fans watching a preseason game at a bar this month in Scottsdale, Ariz., where two former members of the franchise are running against each other for a local House seat.

Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel

28 August 2026 at 00:10
Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party’s rift over Israel.

Β© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

On Tuesday, Representative Jared Moskowitz of Florida, a vocally pro-Israel Democrat, was chosen to serve as the ranking member on a key subcommittee with jurisdiction over Middle East policy.

Obama to Headline Fund-Raiser With Jeffries in New York

27 August 2026 at 21:54
The top Democrats will gather party donors on Sept. 10, just as Republicans converge in Texas for their unusual midterm convention.

Β© The New York Times, left, Agence France-Presse β€” Getty Images

Representative Hakeem Jeffries and former President Barack Obama will aim to give Democrats a financial boost at a time when money is a concern for the party heading into the midterm elections.
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