Man Who Died in ICE Custody in Texas Was Denied Medicine, Daughter Says

19 October 2026 at 22:40

The man had been detained at an immigration center in Laredo, Texas, since June. Immigration officials said he had received proper medical care.

Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias was found unconscious in his cell in an immigration detention center in Texas, his daughter said.

Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington

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By: Tyler Pager · Nour Idriss and Pierre Kattar

19 October 2026 at 06:29

Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager traveled with President Trump as he campaigned across the country ahead of the midterms. As the president touted his record, political drama mounted in Washington.

Saudis Aided Family of Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI, Prosecutors Say

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By: Emmy Martin

19 October 2026 at 22:17

Saudi officials paid for his wife and son to fly out of the U.S. and offered to cover his bail, according to court filings. A judge ordered the engineer to remain in custody.

The San Francisco offices of OpenAI, whose former employee Abdulrahman Alfozan is charged with trying to secretly record conversations.

Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms

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By: Bayliss Wagner

19 October 2026 at 19:41

Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.

President Trump, seen on a partially covered television screen, during a speech earlier this year.

Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

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By: Ann E. Marimow and Abbie VanSickle

19 October 2026 at 17:48

The court’s decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education.

In 2023, the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.

Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems

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By: Talmon Joseph Smith

19 October 2026 at 16:25

The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.

Gena Pemberton has not had a full-time job since July 2025, when her role as chief inclusion and impact officer at Omnicom Health was eliminated.

Why Is MAGA Swooning Over Richard Nixon? A Historian Wades In.

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By: Geoffrey Kabaservice and John Guida

19 October 2026 at 16:00

Why is a president who resigned being celebrated?

Early voting in NC in 2026. Everything you need to know.

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19 October 2026 at 15:40

Frequently asked questions about early voting for the 2026 midterm general elections in North Carolina in 2026.

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Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJ

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By: Zach Montague

19 October 2026 at 22:47

Government attorneys sparred with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.

The Interior Department cleared hundreds of trees from East Potomac Golf Links last week, apparently in preparation for larger changes.

Republicans Are Vastly Outspending Democrats on Senate Races

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By: Shane Goldmacher

19 October 2026 at 15:00

With Republicans seen as less likely to hold their majority in the House, the party is focusing more on the battle for the Senate, where it is vastly outspending Democrats on ads.

Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia, Zelensky Says

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By: Constant Méheut

19 October 2026 at 13:39

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he didn’t want to believe that Washington wanted an end to the war at Ukraine’s expense. “But that’s how it looks,” he added.

Damage from a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday. The country has complained about what it describes as lapses in U.S. intelligence sharing before attacks.

Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress?

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By: Jess Bidgood

19 October 2026 at 13:36

It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.

France Imposes Curfews in Parts of Paris and Other Cities After Nationwide Rioting

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By: Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic

19 October 2026 at 20:25

The interior minister acknowledged that the police were underprepared for the scale of the riots. But Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended their efforts and pledged to restore order.

Police officers in Paris during protests on Saturday.

Israel’s High-Stakes Election, and How Illegal Gold Is Getting Into the Global Market

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By: Will Jarvis · Margaret Kadifa · Jake Lucas · Ian Stewart · Isabel Kershner and Catherine Porter

19 October 2026 at 11:00

Plus, the search for “superhabitable” planets.

Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election

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By: Tyler Pager and Aaron Boxerman

18 October 2026 at 21:09

The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”

“Bibi Netanyahu has been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition,” President Trump wrote of the Israeli prime minister on Sunday.

France’s Far Right Shifts Into Campaign Mode as Student Riots Erupt Into Violence

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By: Catherine Porter

19 October 2026 at 18:10

The National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.

The aftermath of protests in central Bordeaux on Sunday.

Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?

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By: Jess Bidgood

19 October 2026 at 10:03

It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.

The Republican Party Is a Mess. It Will Emerge Stronger for It.

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By: Michael Brendan Dougherty

19 October 2026 at 10:01

The G.O.P. will not always be focused around the strong personality and charisma of Trump.

Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused.

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By: Lisa Lerer and Evan Gorelick

19 October 2026 at 04:09

The comedian satirized the Democratic Socialists of America, its platform and its opposition to Israel in an essay that some did not LOL at.

The comedian Larry David spoofed the Democratic Socialists of America in a satire in which he imagined joining the organization and shaping its manifesto with new proposals.

Talarico Kicks Off Campaign Tour of Texas as Senate Election Looms

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By: Jesus Jiménez

19 October 2026 at 02:42

The Democratic candidate invoked a rallying cry from the TV show “Friday Night Lights” as he began his final campaign push before the Nov. 3 election.

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