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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins made a name for himself as a coalition builder willing to raise alarms about his state’s dire fiscal straits. More
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In French Election, Centrists Eye a Judo Star and a Central Banker
Centrists want alternatives to a matchup between the far right and far left in the 2027 presidential election. Teddy Riner, the judo champion, is in, while Christine Lagarde is less likely. More
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Chris Van Hollen Set to Challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has emerged as a favorite of Democrats seeking an alternative to Senator Chuck Schumer, who says he has the votes to win. More
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What Does 2026 Mean for the Map in 2028?
Mississippi and other states have created new uncertainty about what, exactly, a red state is. More
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Pope Leo XIV Goes Home to Peru, Meeting Ghosts of His Past
In Peru, where Leo XIV lived for two decades and became a citizen, the pope was met by President Keiko Fujimori, whose father’s policies he had protested. More
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How The Times Covered Mississippi’s Senate Race, Which Unexpectedly Became a Nail-Biter
Three Times journalists break down the twists and turns in a race that captured national attention. More
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Will N.Y. Democrats Use Their Supermajority to Push Hochul to the Left?
Democratic socialists have expanded their political influence in New York, potentially setting up a showdown with the state’s moderate governor over raising taxes. More
