Critical Elections Across U.S., First of the New Trump Era

New Yorkers Go to the Polls to Elect Their Next Mayor

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa have put their fates in the hands of voters. Polls close at 9 p.m.

Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President, Dies at 84

Washington Insider in Era of War and Economic Change

A former defense secretary and congressman, he held the nation’s No. 2 job under President George W. Bush.

Government Shutdown Nears Record

It may break the 34-day record set in 2018. Officials warned of an air travel “disaster,” and only partial payments will be sent to millions on food stamps.

Supreme Court Confronts Trump and His Tariffs in Test of Presidential Power

The justices face a so-called legitimacy dilemma as they deal with President Trump, who has made clear he would view defeat as a personal insult.

With an Eye on the Midterms, Trump Fuels a Nationwide Scramble for Power

President Trump is imploring lawmakers to redraw their congressional maps, but the debate over redistricting has revealed fissures within both parties.

Elections on Tuesday Offer Democrats a Chance to Get Off the Mat

Governors’ races, mayoral contests and referendums will provide a critical update on the party’s rebuilding project, and a preview of the 2026 midterms.

N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Make Final Push Before Election Day

In Israel, an Unfamiliar Word Is Heard: Peace

A new kind of Mideast peace process is underway, as a determined Trump administration and its allies in the Muslim world seek to broaden a tenuous cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

Food Stamp Cuts Expose Trump’s Strategy to Use Shutdown to Advance Agenda

President Trump has stretched the limits of his powers to help those at the heart of his agenda, not the many in greatest need.

Even for Some Mamdani Supporters, His Thin Résumé Is Cause for Concern

Many voters struggle with a fundamental question about Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy: Is a 34-year-old state assemblyman ready to lead the nation’s largest city?

Anger Over ICE Raids Is Driving Some Latino Voters to the Polls

Democrats are concerned that immigration raids will hurt Latino turnout on Tuesday. Republicans dispute that they will play any role in the election.

Trump’s Retribution Campaign Leaves D.C. Prosecutor’s Office in Crisis

Few places have felt the effects as palpably as the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, which has filed criminal cases against President Trump.

Uncertainty Persists for Americans Waiting for Monthly Food Stamps

Judges ordered the federal government to continue providing food assistance during the shutdown. But benefits will still most likely be interrupted.

Shutdowns, Obamacare and the Risks of Bargaining for Policy Wins in a Crisis

A 2013 attempt to leverage minority power in a health care fight blew up on Republicans. Can today be different for Democrats?

As the Shutdown Pain Grows, Trump Attends to Other Matters

President Trump attended a Halloween party and called attention to the marble renovation of a White House bathroom.

Governor’s Race Draws Barack Obama but Not President Trump in Final Days

Prominent figures have flocked to New Jersey to promote Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli in a race with potential implications for the midterm elections.