Senator Thad Cochran Announces Retirement, Opening Another G.O.P. Seat
Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi, the 10th-longest serving senator in American history, is resigning because of ill health, creating two races in his home state
Trump Administration Delays Decision on Scaling Back Medicaid in Arkansas
Federal officials allow the state’s plan to make work, job training or volunteering a condition for many people to get coverage.
Ex-Trump Aide Sam Nunberg Says He Will Refuse Grand Jury Order. Unless He Doesn’t.
Mr. Nunberg set cable news and social media alight after he said he was subpoenaed to go before a grand jury, but was unlikely to appear or provide documents he was ordered to hand over.
U.N. Chief Picks a Very Rich New Yorker (Not Named Trump) for Climate Job
António Guterres has appointed Michael R. Bloomberg, the former New York mayor, to be his special envoy for climate action.
Can This Judge Solve the Opioid Crisis?
The Ohio federal judge overseeing hundreds of opioid lawsuits wants a swift settlement with solutions. But first he must tame skeptical legal lions.
Mind: Trump Wants More Asylums — and Some Psychiatrists Agree
There are far too few psychiatric beds in the United States, researchers say. But debate rages over what to do with those who require long-term care.
Once Outspoken, Paul Ryan Wields His Speaker’s Gavel Gingerly
Paul D. Ryan has modeled himself as the face of a new brand of conservatism. But critics say he has abandoned his principles and is too deferential to President Trump.
Is Running HUD Harder Than Brain Surgery?
The dust-up surrounding Ben Carson’s redecorating costs hasn’t been the only bump in the road for the Department of Housing and Urban Development under his watch.
Trying Again, de Blasio Names a New Schools Chancellor
In his second attempt to replace Carmen Fariña, the mayor selected Richard A. Carranza, the Houston schools superintendent, who accepted at City Hall.
Trump’s Hopes of Being the ‘Neutral Guy’ in the Mideast Seem Long Gone
Hosting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, the president said he still had “a good chance” of forging peace, but a deal seems further away than ever.
First Ray, Then Patsy, Now Joe. Another Pizza War Breaks Out.
Pizzerias have waged epic battles over the years in New York. The latest skirmish involves two pizzerias named Famous Joe’s — only one of which is owned by someone named Joe.
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