Whether Harris or Trump Wins, Seeking Asylum in the U.S. May Never Be the Same

As administrations of both parties have failed to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws, a reckoning for the asylum system, which some say is overdue, seems inevitable.

How the Country’s Understanding of Abortion Could Change if Trump Wins

Activists on both sides say Trump could effectively ban abortion nationwide and establish fetal personhood, the longtime goal of the anti-abortion movement.

Trump at the Garden: A Closing Carnival of Grievances, Misogyny and Racism

The inflammatory rally was a capstone for an increasingly aggrieved campaign for Donald Trump, whose rhetoric has grown darker and more menacing.

In Montana, Republican Tim Sheehy Tries to Outrun Jon Tester, and Scrutiny

The novice Republican candidate’s honesty has come into question in a race that could decide Senate control.

How Donald Trump Is Making Big Promises to Big Business

Crypto. Big Oil. Tobacco. Vaping. The former president has been making overt promises to industry leaders, a level of explicitness rarely seen in modern presidential politics.

Barricades and Bulletproof Glass: A County Prepares for Election Day

With the specter of political violence looming, the Department of Homeland Security has advised hundreds of communities on election safety. Luzerne County, Pa., is at the center of the unrest.

A Muslim Mayor Endorses Trump, and a City of Immigrants Finds Itself Undone

The endorsement has roiled Hamtramck, Mich., angering many in the Muslim community, as well as longtime residents who welcomed the newcomers.

Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry

Experts inside and outside the Biden administration fear that Iran may conclude it has only one defense left: racing for an atomic weapon.

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

As Election Day Nears, Democrats Test Just How Powerful Abortion Really Is

They hope the issue helps their candidates. But some voters may support Republican candidates as well as abortion-rights ballot measures.

The Policy Record Harris Isn’t Talking About

As vice president, Kamala Harris has targeted racial and gender gaps in health care, lending and other areas. She isn’t running on that part of her record.

Do People in ‘Blue Zones’ Actually Live Longer?

The premise is catchy, but some think it’s based on faulty data.

After Retaliatory Strikes by Israel, Iran Largely Plays Down Attack

Israel struck military bases but avoided targeting nuclear facilities, an attack that appeared to be calibrated to stop short of all-out war.

If Trump Wins

Donald Trump and his closest allies are planning a radical reshaping of American government. Here are some of the policy stakes if he regains power in 2025.

Israel Pummels Gaza and Lebanon With Hundreds of Deadly Airstrikes

Gaza’s health ministry reported that dozens of people had been killed in a residential area of Khan Younis, as Israel launched a barrage of attacks across the region on Friday.

Harris and Trump Deadlocked to the End, Final Times/Siena National Poll Finds

The electorate has rarely seemed so evenly divided. The latest New York Times/Siena College poll found Harris and Trump tied 48 to 48.

Biden Apologizes for U.S. Abuse of Indian Children, Calling It ‘a Sin on Our Soul’

From the early 1800s to the late 1960s, the federal government forced Native American children into boarding schools where they faced abuse and neglect that led in some cases to death.

Short on Time, Harris’s Labor Allies Sprint to Reach Working-Class Voters

Unions and their affiliates think they can still break through with the Democrats’ worst demographic, white working-class voters, by hustling on the ground. But it has been a slog.

The Group at the Center of Trump’s Planning for a Second Term Is One You Haven’t Heard of

America First Policy Institute didn’t even exist four years ago. But it is poised to be more influential than Project 2025.

In a Tight Presidential Race, Obama Is Basking in Its Political Relevance

Reliably conservative Nebraska is one of just two states that splits its Electoral College votes. That’s why its one small “blue dot” could make a difference to Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign.

The Liberty (and Their Fans) Celebrate With a N.Y.C. Ticker-Tape Parade

The W.N.B.A.’s newest champions were honored along the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway, the third time a women’s sports team has been granted that privilege.