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Judge Blocks FEMA From Tying Antiterrorism Grants to Election Changes

28 September 2026 at 19:47
The Trump administration had threatened to withhold some Homeland Security money unless states explored paper balloting and citizenship verification.

Β© Sophie Park for The New York Times

Voters cast primary election ballots in Augusta, Maine, in June. A court ruled Monday that the Trump administration cannot withhold federal terrorism preparedness grants from states and localities that don’t explore shifting to paper ballots.

Trump Administration Asks Justices to Allow It to Deny Hormones to Trans Inmates

28 September 2026 at 19:04
The Bureau of Prisons policy, which has been blocked by lower courts, would give transgender prisoners access to psychotherapy and antidepressants instead of certain gender-transition medical treatments.

Β© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

The Supreme Court has in recent years dealt with several cases involving transgender individuals.

Trump's AI meeting with tech CEOs to focus on finding balance, US House speaker says

President Donald Trump's meeting with tech CEOs on artificial intelligence on Tuesday will focus on finding a balance between innovation and oversight, House Speaker Mike Johnson said, as the federal government seeks β€Œto define its role in the burgeoning technology.

Brazil’s Biggest Election Question?: Donald Trump’s Next Move

28 September 2026 at 14:28
As Brazil prepares to hold elections next month, Latin America’s biggest nation is taking steps to shield its democracy from potential American meddling.

Β© Andre Penner/Associated Press

Supporters of the right-wing presidential candidate FlΓ‘vio Bolsonaro waved American flags and brandished a blowup doll of President Trump clutching an imprisoned President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva at a rally this month in SΓ£o Paulo, Brazil.

Mamdani’s Shadow Looms Over Hochul’s Bid for Re-election

28 September 2026 at 07:00
Gov. Kathy Hochul is counting on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to help her campaign in New York, but how he does so is still being worked out.

Β© Shuran Huang for The New York Times

Gov. Kathy Hochul visited parts of Queens on a recent weekend, campaigning in neighborhoods that provided the core of Zohran Mamdani’s support last year.

Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms

Corporate donors to President Donald Trump's ballroom and participants in business deals brokered by Trump family members are expected to be among the first targets of investigations if Democrats take control of the House or Senate.

Brazil’s Biggest Election Question?: Donald Trump’s Next Move

28 September 2026 at 09:02
As Brazil prepares to hold elections next month, Latin America’s biggest nation is taking steps to shield its democracy from potential American meddling.

Β© Andre Penner/Associated Press

Supporters of the right-wing presidential candidate FlΓ‘vio Bolsonaro waved American flags and brandished a blowup doll of President Trump clutching an imprisoned President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva at a rally this month in SΓ£o Paulo, Brazil.

Pivotal Challenge for Talarico in Texas: Getting Black Voters to the Polls

28 September 2026 at 12:49
Black voters largely rejected James Talarico in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Recent interviews suggest the hard feelings may be wearing off.

Β© Desiree Rios for The New York Times

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, delivering the commencement address at Paul Quinn College in Dallas in May.
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