Stefanik, a Trump Ally, Might Run Against Gov. Hochul Next Year

Representative Elise Stefanik, a six-term congresswoman, has talked with Republicans about a 2026 bid for governor of New York.

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Adams Cancels Preschool Cuts as Child Care Emerges as Election Issue

Mayor Eric Adams reversed $167 million in cuts to preschool programs, as some of his rivals in the competitive New York City mayor’s race criticize him for doing too little to help families.

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Bernie Sanders and AOC Inject New Anti-Trump Energy Into the Democratic Party

Bernie Sanders and his chosen heir, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have drawn enormous crowds on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, energizing a beaten-down Democratic Party.

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‘Massive Blackout’ Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power

It was not immediately clear why every generating plant on the island went offline Wednesday. Puerto Rico has a history of problems with its electricity supply.

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In Grueling Ranger Competition, Gender Proves No Obstacle

A female Army Ranger, in a first, competed in one of the military’s toughest tests of physical fitness. She bested many of her opponents.

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Trump Administration Directs Judges to Deny Asylum Without Hearings

A directive from the Justice Department, which says the move is intended to reduce a backlog in immigration court, would result in rapid deportation orders in many cases.

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Facing Confirmation Fight, Trump-Allied Prosecutor Hires ‘Smashmouth Politician’

Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney in Washington criticized for using his office to target President Trump’s critics, has enlisted the longtime Trump ally Michael R. Caputo as an adviser.

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RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers

The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.

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White House Refuses to Restore The A.P.’s Access Despite Court Order, It Says

The wire service on Wednesday accused The White House of continuing to bar its reporters from the press pool despite a judge’s order that called the restriction a violation of the First Amendment.

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U.S. Pastor Josh Sullivan, Kidnapped in South Africa, Is Rescued After Police Shootout

Three suspects were killed as the police moved in on a safe house where the pastor from Tennessee was being held.

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