Trump’s Newest Fed Nominee Faces G.O.P. Opposition
In a rare show of public defiance, some Senate Republicans are criticizing the nomination of a seasoned financial regulator picked by the president.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: With 2 Weeks Until the Midterms, It’s Grind-It-Out Time
In the On Politics newsletter, knocking on doors with a House candidate in Arkansas; plus, a preview of the debate in Georgia, and polls from Illinois and Virginia.
Text Messages Raise New Questions Over Andrew Gillum’s Lobbyist Connections
Documents released in a Florida ethics investigation provided new information about the Democratic nominee for governor’s trips with political friends.
Millions Have Voted Early in the Midterms. Here’s What That Means — and What It Doesn’t.
Roughly seven million people have voted early, far more than previous years, but it’s too soon to draw conclusions.
Eugene H. Peterson, Scholar Turned Homespun Pastor, Dies at 85
Mr. Peterson produced 30 books, including a wildly popular colloquial version of the Bible, and eschewed megachurches and televised preaching.
Bulletin board: Farmers in Georgia, Tell Us About the Issues You Care Most About
We want to hear more about the important issues facing farmers in the South.
Abrams and Kemp Renew Attacks in Georgia Debate
In the first head-to-head debate of the widely watched race for governor, the major-party candidates assailed each other’s policy stances and personal probity.
Trump Says Saudi Account of Khashoggi Killing Is ‘Worst Cover-Up’ in History
Mr. Trump said he would reserve final judgment on who was responsible for the journalist’s killing until American officials returned from Turkey in the next couple of days.
Promoting His Agenda, Trump Embraces the ‘Nationalist’ Label
The term is often freighted with the whiff of extremism when used domestically, but President Trump has enthusiastically doubled down on words and ideas that his predecessors shied away from.
Trump Says He’s a ‘Nationalist’
President Trump described himself as a nationalist twice this week — a loaded term past presidents had avoided.
Trump Rallies for Republicans, but Finds ‘Do Not Enter’ Signs in Some Races
Candidates covet an appearance with Mr. Trump in areas loyal to him, but large swaths of the country where he is unpopular have become virtual no-go zones for him.
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