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Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail

1 September 2026 at 13:00
A report detailed β€œgrave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.

Β© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

The office of Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, published the whistle-blower report on voting by mail.

Vance Defends Approach to Antisemitism in Remarks to Jewish Conservatives

In private remarks, Vice President JD Vance explained why he engages with some influencers accused of antisemitism. He also urged the audience to help articulate why a strong relationship with Israel is in America’s interest.

Β© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Vice President JD Vance at The White House in July.

IRS Audit Revenue Has Plummeted Under Trump, Watchdog Finds

31 August 2026 at 22:29
The I.R.S. lost roughly a quarter of its employees since President Trump took office, hampering the agency’s ability to conduct audits.

Β© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

President Trump has moved to reduce the size of the federal work force in his second term, including at the Internal Revenue Service.

Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race

30 August 2026 at 12:00
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.

Β© Mel Musto for The New York Times

β€œTrans athletes should be able to play,” Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts said in an interview this past week with The New York Times.

This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.

30 August 2026 at 12:00
The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.

Β© Cassandra Klos for The New York Times

Gov. Dan McKee, a Democrat seeking a second term in Rhode Island, is facing a close and heated primary showdown against Helena Foulkes.
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