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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.

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.

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.

Tom Kean Jr. Backs Trump on Iran and Tariffs, if Not Local Issues

28 September 2026 at 04:31
In a debate with the Democrat Rebecca Bennett, the New Jersey Republican said he was willing to take on the president over funding for a Hudson River tunnel project.

Β© Bryan Anselm for The New York Times

Representative Tom Kean Jr., a Republican, is defending his House seat against the Democrat Rebecca Bennett in a closely watched contest in New Jersey. They debated on Sunday night.

Washington Taxed Its Millionaires. Now the Rich Want It Repealed.

27 September 2026 at 23:02
Washington State voters will get a chance to accept or reject the 9.9 percent income tax on millionaires approved by the Legislature, which broke the state’s taboo against levying income taxes.

Β© Maddy Grassy/Associated Press

Washington State’s new β€œmillionaires tax” is expected to bring in more than $3 billion annually, helping ease the state’s fiscal woes.

Dario Amodei of Anthropic to Dine With Trump at White House

27 September 2026 at 22:12
Dario Amodei, who is also the company’s chief executive, will join the president at the White House for a private dinner. Mr. Trump has dismissed his cautions.

Β© Dave Sanders for The New York Times

Dario Amodei has warned about the safety risks of artificial intelligence for years, but President Trump has called potential serious threats from the technology a β€œhoax.”
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