https://www.nytimes.com/section/politics en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:13:34 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:33:13 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/section/politics https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/us-iran-negotiation-style.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/us-iran-negotiation-style.html As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course. David E. Sanger Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:14:06 +0000 United States Politics and Government US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) United States International Relations Embargoes and Sanctions Nuclear Weapons Ships and Shipping Iran Strait of Hormuz Araghchi, Abbas Sherman, Wendy R Kushner, Jared Witkoff, Steven Trump, Donald J Kenny Holston/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/20/us/trump-news/four-cabinet-and-other-senior-officials-have-now-stepped-down-from-trumps-cabinet https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/20/us/trump-news/four-cabinet-and-other-senior-officials-have-now-stepped-down-from-trumps-cabinet Lily Boyce and Ashley Cai Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:26:21 +0000 United States Politics and Government Trump, Donald J Appointments and Executive Changes https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/george-ariyoshi-dead.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/george-ariyoshi-dead.html A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to diversify an economy heavily dependent on tourism. Robert D. McFadden Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0000 Governors (US) United States Politics and Government Politics and Government Japanese-Americans Asian-Americans Hawaii George Ariyoshi (1926-2026) Lawrence Schiller/Getty Images George R. Ariyoshi speaking in Honolulu in 1977, during his first term as Hawaii’s governor. His election upended a tradition of white and Republican control in the state. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/lori-chavez-deremer-labor-secretary-steps-down.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/lori-chavez-deremer-labor-secretary-steps-down.html Lori Chavez-DeRemer was facing multiple scandals and an internal inquiry into charges of misconduct. Rebecca Davis O’Brien Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:23:11 +0000 Chavez-DeRemer, Lori Sonderling, Keith E Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government Appointments and Executive Changes Labor Department (US) Ethics and Official Misconduct Expense Accounts DeRemer, Shawn Al Drago for The New York Times Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been accused of having an affair with a member of her security team and using department resources for personal trips. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/virginia-gerrymandering-referendum.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/virginia-gerrymandering-referendum.html The party is seeking an extra edge in Virginia at a time when its thinking has changed on the partisan drawing of political maps — in large part, leaders say, because of President Trump’s tactics. Nick Corasaniti Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:26:55 +0000 Politics and Government Elections Virginia Referendums Redistricting and Reapportionment United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Democratic Party Republican Party Trump, Donald J Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Associated Press https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/world/middleeast/iran-us-talks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/world/middleeast/iran-us-talks.html With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negotiations. Erika Solomon, Farnaz Fassihi, Tyler Pager and Zolan Kanno-Youngs Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:10:50 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Peace Process Vance, J D Pezeshkian, Masoud Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer Trump, Donald J United States International Relations internal-open-access-from-nl Pool photo by Jacquelyn Martin Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad, Pakistan, this month during a previous round of negotiations between the United States and Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/military-blockade-iran-strait-hormuz.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/military-blockade-iran-strait-hormuz.html Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday. Eric Schmitt Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0000 United States Defense and Military Forces US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Ships and Shipping United States International Relations Ports Defense Department United States Navy Gulf of Oman Strait of Hormuz Iran Reuters The Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, last week. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/house-ethics-sexual-misconduct.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/house-ethics-sexual-misconduct.html In urging victims to step forward, the secretive panel in charge of investigating charges of misconduct by members of Congress acknowledged limits that could allow offenses to go unaddressed. Michael Gold Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:35:48 +0000 live-detached Ethics and Official Misconduct Sexual Harassment United States Politics and Government Workplace Hazards and Violations House Committee on Ethics House of Representatives Swalwell, Eric M Gonzales, Tony (1980- ) Kenny Holston/The New York Times The Capitol last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/kevin-warsh-fed-senate-banking-committee-hearing.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/kevin-warsh-fed-senate-banking-committee-hearing.html Kevin M. Warsh is set to testify at the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday even as a criminal investigation into the central bank risks delaying his ascension to become the next chair. Colby Smith Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:01:39 +0000 Banking and Financial Institutions United States Politics and Government United States Economy Federal Reserve System Warsh, Kevin M Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters Kevin M. Warsh is President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/democrats-criticism-hegseth-iran.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/democrats-criticism-hegseth-iran.html In a letter, the 11 senators questioned the defense secretary’s decision to gut programs intended to protect civilians and said his orders endangered U.S. troops. John Ismay Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:07:30 +0000 United States Politics and Government United States Defense and Military Forces Civilian Casualties US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Defense Department Senate Hegseth, Pete Trump, Donald J Van Hollen, Christopher Jr Warren, Elizabeth Iran Pete Marovich for The New York Times The senators’ letter said several of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions violated federal and international laws. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/kash-patel-atlantic-article-alcohol-drinking-fbi-lawsuit.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/kash-patel-atlantic-article-alcohol-drinking-fbi-lawsuit.html Mr. Patel accused the publication of defamation, asking for $250 million in damages. A spokeswoman for The Atlantic called the suit “meritless.” Katie Robertson Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:22:13 +0000 Ethics and Official Misconduct United States Politics and Government Compensation for Damages (Law) Libel and Slander Alcohol Abuse News and News Media Atlantic Monthly Patel, Kashyap internal-open-access-from-nl Kenny Holston/The New York Times Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, sued The Atlantic. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/supreme-court-catholic-preschools.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/supreme-court-catholic-preschools.html Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with L.G.B.T.Q. children or parents sued to participate in a state-funded program. Ann E. Marimow Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:09:12 +0000 Religion-State Relations Parenting Decisions and Verdicts Private and Sectarian Schools Homosexuality and Bisexuality Freedom of Religion Education (Pre-School) Religion and Belief Discrimination United States Politics and Government Transgender Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships First Amendment (US Constitution) Becket Fund for Religious Liberty Roman Catholic Church Supreme Court (US) Thomas Peipert/Associated Press The Archdiocese of Denver campus in 2023. The archdiocese asked the Supreme Court to reconsider a First Amendment precedent unpopular with conservative Christians. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/business/media/white-house-correspondents-dinner-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/business/media/white-house-correspondents-dinner-trump.html A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. (The first lady is attending, too.) What could go wrong? Michael M. Grynbaum Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:47:13 +0000 United States Politics and Government News and News Media Freedom of the Press White House Correspondents Assn Pearlman, Oz Rather, Dan Donaldson, Samuel A Kenny Holston/The New York Times President Trump has sued ABC News, CBS News, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, among other news organizations since the run-up to the 2024 election. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/vance-iran-peace-negotiations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/vance-iran-peace-negotiations.html The vice president is again center stage, after abruptly leaving the first round of high-level Iranian peace talks without an agreement. Tyler Pager Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:34:01 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) United States International Relations Embargoes and Sanctions Ships and Shipping Leo XIV Vance, J D Trump, Donald J Iran Strait of Hormuz United States United States Politics and Government International Trade and World Market Orban, Viktor Islamabad (Pakistan) Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Vice President JD Vance last week in Georgia. He is returning to Pakistan this week, after spending 21 hours last weekend negotiating with the Iranians. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/trump-administration-tariff-refunds.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/trump-administration-tariff-refunds.html The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy. Tony Romm and Ana Swanson Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:10:17 +0000 United States Politics and Government International Trade and World Market Customs (Tariff) Small Business Decisions and Verdicts Customs and Border Protection (US) Trump, Donald J Supreme Court (US) Rebates and Refunds Costco Wholesale Corporation Fedex Corporation internal-open-access-from-nl Kenny Holston/The New York Times President Trump opposed tariff refunds until the Court of International Trade intervened in March and ordered the government to return the money to importers. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/upshot/democrats-senate-midterms-chances.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/upshot/democrats-senate-midterms-chances.html Helped by a favorable national environment and strong candidate recruitment, Democrats are tied or ahead in four Republican-held seats, polls show. Nate Cohn Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:03:51 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Democratic Party Elections, Senate United States Politics and Government Trump, Donald J Polls and Public Opinion Alaska Iowa Ohio Texas Maine North Carolina Ash Adams for The New York Times Mary Peltola could help overcome a brand problem for Democrats in Alaska. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/a-squabble-in-dc-yields-chaos-in-el-paso.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/a-squabble-in-dc-yields-chaos-in-el-paso.html A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city. Kate Kelly, Tawnell D. Hobbs, Reyes Mata III and Paul Ratje Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:33:31 +0000 Airlines and Airplanes Air Traffic Control United States Politics and Government United States Defense and Military Forces Politics and Government Drones (Pilotless Planes) Shutdowns (Institutional) Customs and Border Protection (US) Defense Department El Paso International Airport Federal Aviation Administration Transportation Department (US) Duffy, Sean P Escobar, Veronica Trump, Donald J El Paso (Tex) Paul Ratje for The New York Times The airspace around El Paso International Airport, including a roughly 11-mile diameter area from Sunland Park, N.M., to Horizon City, Texas, was temporarily closed in February for what the Federal Aviation Administration called “special security reasons.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/us/politics/us-military-strike-boat-strike-caribbean.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/us/politics/us-military-strike-boat-strike-caribbean.html The latest attack raised the death toll to at least 180 in the campaign by the United States against people it accuses of smuggling drugs at sea. Eric Schmitt Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:02:28 +0000 US Strikes on Alleged Drug Traffickers (2025- ) United States Politics and Government United States Defense and Military Forces Drug Abuse and Traffic Smuggling United States Marine Corps Trump, Donald J Donovan, Francis L Caribbean Area Latin America Eric Lee for The New York Times Gen. Francis L. Donovan of the Marine Corps, the head of the Southern Command, ordered the strike in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/us/politics/house-battleground-midterms-tennessee.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/us/politics/house-battleground-midterms-tennessee.html Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville. Emily Cochrane and Reid J. Epstein Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:47:20 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) United States Politics and Government Elections, House of Representatives House of Representatives Trump, Donald J Campaign Finance Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Republican Party Democratic Party Molder, Chaz (1983- ) Ogles, Andy Columbia (Tenn) Tennessee Texas Pulido, Bobby De La Cruz, Monica Brad J. Vest for The New York Times “We need to be a little nicer,” said Chaz Molder, the mayor of Columbia, Tenn., who is running for a Republican House seat and hopes to show that Democrats can break through with rural voters. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/us/harry-keyishian-dead.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/us/harry-keyishian-dead.html He was one of five University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor. 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