New York Times Politics

On the Hill: Boehner Seeks 'Grand Bargain' on Debt Ahead of Election

1 hour 1 min ago

Speaker John A. Boehner may ultimately cut a big budget deal and emerge a hero. But there are potentially serious repercussions for him and his party as well as President Obama and the Democrats.

Gregory Jaczko to Resign as N.R.C. Chairman After Stormy Tenure

1 hour 11 min ago

Gregory B. Jaczko, who battled colleagues and Congress as chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will step down as soon as a successor is confirmed.

New Republican Ad Takes a Soft Shot at Obama

1 hour 40 min ago

Using the story of a struggling family, a Crossroads GPS commercial seeks to appeal to swing voters who had supported President Obama, and may still like him, but are disappointed.

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Surveillance Case

1 hour 50 min ago

The Supreme Court will decide whether a challenge to a 2008 federal law that broadened the government’s power to monitor international communications may proceed.

Obama Defends Attacks on Romney’s Record at Bain

1 hour 55 min ago

President Obama argued the focus of the ad was fair, saying Mitt Romney was making his claim on the presidency based on his experience in private equity.

Scholarship Funds, Meant for Needy, Benefit Private Schools

1 hour 55 min ago

A growing number of states are passing laws that allow taxpayer-supported scholarship funds, but they have been twisted to benefit private schools at the expense of the neediest children.

Romney Narrows Obama Fund-Raising Edge

1 hour 56 min ago

“Super PACs” and issue-advocacy groups supporting Mitt Romney have narrowed President Obama’s once-commanding advantage.

Catholics File Suits on Contraceptive Coverage

1 hour 56 min ago

Forty-three groups are challenging the Obama administration’s rule that employees receive health insurance coverage for contraception.

Edwards Trial Shows Affair’s Strains on Campaign

3 hours 36 min ago

The two lives of John Edwards have collided spectacularly in the federal courthouse where the government is trying him on charges of campaign finance fraud and conspiracy.

The Caucus: Republican Officials End Relationship With Adviser Tied to Ad Proposal

4 hours 21 min ago

Rebecca Donatelli was listed as a member of what was called Your Recommended Team of Pirates in a proposal for an ad campaign aimed at blocking President Obama's re-election.

The Caucus: Obama Defends Attacks on Romney's Work at Bain

Tue, 05/22/2012 - 01:47

President Obama said that Mitt Romney’s claims to being a strong business leader made his background at the private equity firm worthy of a serious debate.

Agency Aims to Curb Rules Issued by Lame-Duck Presidents

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 20:42

An effort is under way to limit the practice of fast-tracking of regulations by White House administrations that are on their way out.

Cory Booker, Obama Surrogate, Criticizes Bain Ad

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 20:18

Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark sharply criticized an advertisement about Mitt Romney’s private equity work.

Campaign Spending Reports Released for April

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 20:17

Millions of dollars in outside money began pouring into Congressional contests around the country in April, while spending by presidential “super PACs” dropped off.

The Long Run: How the Mormon Church Shaped Mitt Romney

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 19:54

While Mitt Romney has said little about his Mormon faith on the campaign trail, people who know him well call it a huge influence on his conduct and worldview.

‘Super PACs’ Changing How Political Operatives Operate

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 19:13

The freedom and unlimited cash of outside groups have increased the influence of a growing number of consultants and operatives in both parties.

FiveThirtyEight: Swing Voters and Elastic States

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 19:11

Instead of swing states, we are focusing on "elastic states," ones that are relatively responsive to changes in political conditions, like a change in the national economic mood, and have a high percentage of swing voters.

Chicago NATO Summit Protesters Clash With Police

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 18:10

Protesters and police clashed in the most fractious confrontation yet following a series of weekend protests against the NATO summit meeting being held here.

NATO Summit Shadowed by Tensions Over Pakistan

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 16:43

A NATO summit meeting on long-term security for Afghanistan opened in Chicago with the United States and Pakistan still divided over reopening supply routes for the war.

The Caucus: Travel on the Trail With Distinct Purposes

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 16:42

President Obama will spend the coming week trying to stay one step ahead of Mitt Romney in fund-raising and in the polls in a dozen battleground states.

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