New York Time Politics
- Resilience Has Fueled Biden’s Career. But So Has Defiance.on July 7, 2024 at 9:01 am
The resilience that President Biden sold as a trademark of his political brand for half a century now looks to some like blind resistance in the face of a rising tide.
- In Choosing a V.P., Trump Is Elevating the Next Generation of Republicanson July 7, 2024 at 9:00 am
The process of choosing a running mate has created a new roster of rising Republicans with the potential to lead the ticket in 2028.
- McCarthy’s Revenge Tour Rolls On, With Mixed Resultson July 7, 2024 at 9:00 am
The former speaker has spent much of his time, energy and money since leaving Congress in a bid to defeat the Republicans who cost him his gavel — and his political career.
- New Plan to Target Russia’s Oil Revenue Brings Debate in White Houseby Jim Tankersley and Alan Rappeport on July 7, 2024 at 9:00 am
Treasury officials want to impose penalties on tankers that help Russian oil evade sanctions. White House aides worry that risks making gasoline more expensive.
- Hopes for a Diplomatic Opening Rise Under Iran’s New Presidentby Lara Jakes on July 7, 2024 at 4:01 am
Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist, wants warmer relations with the West, with the goal of ending sanctions. But his powers are strictly limited.
- Judge Denies Effort by Trump Co-Defendant to Have Charges Dismissedby Alan Feuer on July 7, 2024 at 2:32 am
Walt Nauta, a personal aide to former President Donald J. Trump, claimed that he was the victim of vindictive prosecution in the classified documents case.
- Biden Says Only ‘Lord Almighty’ Could Make Him Quit Raceby Michael D. Shear on July 7, 2024 at 1:10 am
President Biden dismissed concerns about his age, his mental acuity and polls showing him losing his re-election bid.
- For George Stephanopoulos, 22 Minutes of Probing the Personal.by Michael M. Grynbaum on July 7, 2024 at 1:07 am
Respectfully but firmly, the ABC anchor pressed President Biden on the basic questions that Americans had asked themselves over the past week.
- Crisis? What Crisis? Biden Rejects Democratic Pessimism.by Peter Baker on July 7, 2024 at 1:05 am
After last week’s devastating debate performance, the president’s prime-time interview with ABC News was an exercise in not just damage control but reality control.
- ‘Goodest Job’ or ‘Good as Job’? The White House Wants a Word.on July 7, 2024 at 1:02 am
ABC News tweaked its transcript of an intriguing moment in its Friday interview with the president after the Biden administration and news outlets raised questions.
- As Biden Digs In, More Supporters Look to Push Him Outby Katie Glueck, Nicholas Nehamas and Lisa Lerer on July 7, 2024 at 12:09 am
Interviews with dozens of Democrats illustrated an imminent clash between a defiant president and those who question his ability to win. Many rank-and-file party officials remain supportive.
- Biden Aides Provided Questions in Advance for His Radio Interviewsby Michael D. Shear on July 6, 2024 at 11:32 pm
A radio host told CNN that she had received a list of eight questions to approve before one of the president’s interviews on Wednesday.
- Fact-Checking Biden’s ABC Interviewby Linda Qiu on July 6, 2024 at 8:20 pm
The president defended his debate performance with exaggerations about polling, his recent appearances and his opponent.
- Biden Cancels Speech to Teachers After Union’s Staff Strikesby Noam Scheiber on July 6, 2024 at 8:12 pm
Employees of the National Education Association picketed the site of the group’s annual convention after a walkout over issues including overtime pay.
- Trump Classified Documents Case Gets Additional Deadline Delaysby Alan Feuer on July 6, 2024 at 5:17 pm
The postponement was likely to cause only minor delays to the case, which has already slowed to a crawl with Judge Aileen Cannon’s previous decisions.
- Interview Seemed Not to Change Democratic Officials’ Views on Biden, Either Wayby Chris Cameron on July 6, 2024 at 4:34 pm
Both Democratic supporters of Biden’s campaign and those who have called for him to drop out signaled that the president’s interview with ABC News only reaffirmed their stances on his candidacy.
- These Obscure Democrats Could Soon Become Kingmakersby Nick Corasaniti and Taylor Robinson on July 6, 2024 at 3:50 pm
President Biden insisted on Friday that he would stay in the race. But if he decides to step aside, these individuals will determine who leads the ticket.
- Sykes Faces Challenge in Ohio as Black Democrats Push to Hold White Districtsby Robert Jimison on July 6, 2024 at 3:19 pm
Representative Emilia Sykes is one of only a few Black Democrats in Congress who don’t resemble most of their constituents, and whose political survival this year will help determine which party controls the House.
- Wayne S. Smith, a Leading Critic of the Embargo on Cuba, Dies at 91by Clay Risen on July 6, 2024 at 1:25 pm
A former State Department official, he resigned in protest in 1982 over Cuba policy, then spent decades trying to rebuild relations with the island nation.
- If Trump Wins, These Senators May Take Vice President and Cabinet Postsby Carl Hulse on July 6, 2024 at 9:03 am
It’s a change from 2016, when House Republicans were the preferred candidates. At least two senators — J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio — are on the short list for the vice president slot.