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NY Times – Politics

A hearing featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth exposed a major divide over the dangers of using U.S. troops domestically. [...]

The decision to uphold the Tennessee law will most likely mean a patchwork of laws throughout the country, a map that traces current political polarization. [...]

Under its new leader, Ken Martin, the Democratic National Committee has been plagued by infighting and a drop in big donations, raising alarms from Democrats as they try to win back power. [...]

The president’s supporters are warring over two dueling campaign promises: to steer clear of foreign wars and to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. [...]

In 2020, the justices ruled 6-3 that gay and transgender workers were shielded from employment discrimination nationwide. [...]

President Trump decided to check the immigration status of a work crew installing a new flagpole at the White House. [...]