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Can a Progressive Win a Swing State?

SHANE GOLDMACHER, ALEXANDRA OSTASIEWICZ, JAMES SURDAM AND EDWARD VEGA

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Democrat looking to win a Senate race in Michigan. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why a victory for El-Sayed could have broader implications for 2028.

Campuses Join Take Back the Night Gathering to Protest Sexual Violence

SABRINA TAVERNISE

Similar protests date to the 1970s, but their focus has evolved over time. Sunday’s event was prompted by a former Cornell University student’s lawsuit alleging she was raped.

Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world

Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world and returns to mother's house

What a Blue Wave Could Look Like

NATE COHN, LAURA BULT, THOMAS VOLLKOMMER, JUNE KIM AND EDWARD VEGA

Polls show some kind of “wave” seems likely for the Democrats in this midterm election. But will it translate into Democrats flipping the House and Senate? Nate Cohn, our chief political analyst, outlines four possible scenarios.

Elon Musk Tests What Nearly Half a Billion Dollars Can Buy in the Midterms

THEODORE SCHLEIFER

Never before has a single ultrawealthy person who was not running for office spent this much during a single election cycle.

Newsom and Harris Appear Together, With Little Hint of What’s to Come

LAUREL ROSENHALL AND VIK JOLLY

The two possible presidential candidates showed up in Los Angeles to support Xavier Becerra, the Democratic candidate for California governor.

Ken Paxton Leans on Trump in Tight Texas Senate Race

J. DAVID GOODMAN AND LAUREN MCGAUGHY

Facing an energized Democratic opponent, the Texas attorney general is testing whether party loyalty can overcome voters’ reservations about him.

A 20-Year-Old Was a Pilot of the Jet That Plunged to Earth in Florida

DAVID OVALLE AND JACEY FORTIN

Nathalia Filgueiras earned a pilot’s license at 17 and had logged more than 1,300 hours of flight time, her mother said in an interview. She had been passionate about flying since childhood.

Why Do Pilots Say ‘Mayday’? The Story Behind the Distress Call

DAN WATSON

A pilot’s frantic call came moments before a deadly crash in Florida on Sunday. Here’s how the century-old signal became the international standard.

Christa Pike's execution doctor says misplaced IV sent lethal drugs into her arms instead of veins

Dr. Mark Fowler reveals an improperly placed IV sent pentobarbital into Christa Pike's tissue instead of her bloodstream during the failed execution.

Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials

ALAN FEUER

The magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, said the case was a rushed, political prosecution ordered by the White House intended to affect the midterm elections.

A ‘Pugnacious’ Vance Leans Into Personal Attacks on the Campaign Trail

ERICA L. GREEN

Vice President JD Vance’s sharp-edged rhetoric shows his instincts as a politician as attention is about to shift to the 2028 presidential race.

Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin

The legal challenges to President Donald Trump's proposed memorial arch are mounting

Accused of Voter Fraud, They Ended Up in Shackles

LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA AND JACEY FORTIN

The Trump administration’s campaign to identify and charge immigrants in connection with voting violations has led to fears of being jailed, or deported.

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Backlash Poses Challenge for Republicans in the Midterms

JENNIFER MEDINA AND JAZMINE ULLOA

President Trump promised to end the chaos at the southern border. But deadly ICE shootings and high-profile raids have shaken many voters.