Past elections are previous voting events used to choose leaders and understand political trends and voter behavior over time.
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Trump Arrives for Group of 7 as Allies Rethink Their Relationship With U.S.
by Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Erica L. Green on June 16, 2026 at 2:55 am
President Trump has long been at odds with European leaders over trade, Ukraine and NATO, but he has lashed out in recent weeks over their refusal to support the U.S. war with Iran.
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U.S. and Iran Sign a Framework Deal, Leaving Major Issues for Future Talks
by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Erica L. Green, Max Bearak and Lara Jakes on June 16, 2026 at 12:59 am
U.S. and Iranian officials said the deal included a 60-day cease-fire to pave the way for negotiations toward a final peace agreement and talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
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Montana Democrats Are Divided Over How to Win a Republican-held Senate Seat
by Kellen Browning and Jack Healy on June 15, 2026 at 11:50 pm
A rift in Montana between the Democratic nominee and an independent candidate could boost Republican hopes of holding on to an open seat in conservative territory.
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Potential End of War Tests Trump’s Promise of Quick Economic Rebound
by Tony Romm on June 15, 2026 at 9:56 pm
Gas prices and other goods could remain elevated for months, adding to the political challenge facing the White House in the midterm elections.
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Kennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation
by Apoorva Mandavilli on June 15, 2026 at 9:47 pm
Others who were in the facility have been allowed to return to their homes in recent weeks for monitoring by local health officials.
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Alabama and Georgia Runoff Elections Offer a New Test of Trump’s Influence Tomorrow
by Katie Glueck on June 15, 2026 at 9:30 pm
The Peach State, as well as Alabama, will offer new tests of Trump’s influence.
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Algae Is Turning the Reflecting Pool Green. Again.
by Maxine Joselow on June 15, 2026 at 9:29 pm
Algal blooms have hit the site, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, after a $14.2 million repair project.
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Inside the Partisan Battle Over America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
by Luke Broadwater and Eileen Sullivan on June 15, 2026 at 9:14 pm
President Trump sidestepped a congressional commission and formed his own group to plan the festivities. The result is a deeply partisan celebration, disgruntled celebrities and plenty of confusion.
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How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet
by Kenneth P. Vogel and Christina Jewett on June 15, 2026 at 9:09 pm
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.
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Dan Sullivan Namesake Is Disqualified From Alaska Senate Ballot
by Kellen Browning on June 15, 2026 at 8:46 pm
Republicans had accused Democrats of attempting to confuse voters by boosting a candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator.
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Lawmakers Warn Trump Officials Not to Pursue Arch Project Without Congress
by Luke Broadwater on June 15, 2026 at 8:07 pm
In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and national parks officials, several Democrats and a Senate independent said that members of the administration could face fines and even criminal prosecution.
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America250 Plans July 4 Concert in L.A., Competing With Trump
by Ben Sisario on June 15, 2026 at 6:57 pm
The nonprofit, established by Congress a decade ago and separate from President Trump’s Freedom 250, will bring Smashing Pumpkins and other acts to Los Angeles on July 4.
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Kennedy Seeks to Expedite Appeal of Ruling That Blocked His Vaccine Policies
by Apoorva Mandavilli on June 15, 2026 at 5:20 pm
The health secretary is trying to restart the work of a panel that advises the government on vaccines, after a judge froze its decisions and prevented it from meeting.
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Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right
by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on June 15, 2026 at 5:14 pm
Secret memos show that the White House debated last year, to a greater degree than previously known, whether to limit habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants.
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The Look of Patriotism at Trump’s UFC Fight
by Vanessa Friedman on June 15, 2026 at 5:09 pm
From the athletes to the Octagon Girls, the Freedom 250 Flag Day event was a fashion show in red, white and blue.
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Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis
by Rebecca F. Elliott on June 15, 2026 at 3:52 pm
The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended.
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Supreme Court Declines to Revive Former Trump Adviser’s Lawsuit Against James Comey
by Ann E. Marimow on June 15, 2026 at 3:25 pm
The Justice Department in April agreed to pay Mr. Page, a former adviser to President Trump’s 2016 campaign, $1.25 million to settle other claims.
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Trump Winds Down the War He Started With Goals Unmet
by Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs on June 15, 2026 at 1:53 pm
While the president says the agreement with Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and provide economic relief, the country’s nuclear program is still a subject for negotiation.
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Alabama’s Senate Primary Runoff Again Tests Trump’s Hold on G.O.P.
by Tim Balk on June 15, 2026 at 1:19 pm
Representative Barry Moore, an early backer of the president during his first campaign, faces Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL tapping into the excitement for outsiders.
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U.F.C. Viewing Party Draws Thousands to White House Ellipse
by Clarence Williams on June 15, 2026 at 1:20 am
People from all over the country came to Washington on Sunday for a unique viewing party of the Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts being held on the South Lawn of the White House.