Stacey Abrams Wins Georgia Democratic Primary for Governor, Making History
Ms. Abrams is the first black woman in the U.S. to be a major party’s nominee for governor. A Democrat, Ms. Abrams will test just how much the state’s conservative politics are shifting.
Paul Ryan’s Hold on Speaker’s Job Is Tested by G.O.P. Infighting
Mr. Ryan’s fractious conference is a management problem for him, but now he is caught between conservatives and moderates on immigration, the special counsel and more.
White House Sets Meeting for Republican Lawmakers Over Informant
The White House said on Thursday that it had organized a meeting for top law enforcement officials and Republican lawmakers. But the details remained fuzzy.
Sinkhole Forms on White House Lawn. Blame the Swamp. Really.
“Drain the swamp” jabs were abundant on Twitter, but joking aside, the phrase has some geological merit. There is a “legitimate swamp” around the White House, an expert said.
Texas Governor Gathers Leaders to Talk Gun Violence: ‘What Are We Going to Do to Prevent This?’
In response to the shooting in Santa Fe, Tex., Gov. Greg Abbott is gathering leaders and interest groups to discuss ways to prevent future violence.
Amy McGrath, Once a Marine Aviator, Wins Democratic Primary for Kentucky’s 6th District
Ms. McGrath won without the backing of national Democrats. A viral video about her military experience helped generate more than $1 million in donations.
Congress Approves Bill Giving Patients a ‘Right to Try’ Experimental Drugs
The House passed a bill that would, in effect, allow patients to bypass the Food and Drug Administration and obtain an “investigational drug.” The Senate approved the same bill in August.
Trump Rule Would Bar Some Abortion Advice at Federally Funded Clinics
The president hailed the proposal — a top priority of social conservatives who have been among his staunchest supporters — at a gala for an anti-abortion organization.
Why Campus Shootings Are So Shocking: School Is the ‘Safest Place’ for a Child
While homicide is among the leading causes of death for young people generally, killings at school are rare, compared with the home or the neighborhood.
In Michael Cohen’s Rolodex, an Investor Tied to Russia Saw Pay Dirt
A financier linked to a Russian oligarch gave Mr. Cohen a $1 million contract, seeking contacts and advice. The deals went nowhere, but the two men grew close in business and political fund-raising.
200 Professors Call for Ouster of U.S.C. President, Citing Lack of ‘Moral Authority’
In a letter, senior faculty members expressed “outrage and disappointment” over C.L. Max Nikias’s handling of accusations of misconduct against a campus doctor.
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