Disability Groups Fear RFK Jr.’s New Special Education Role

Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration's shifting special education programs to his department.Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supports moving special educa

M Michael C. Bender and Sheryl Gay Stolberg

No End in Sight for U.S. Military Mission Along Border With Mexico

The patrols have helped push cartels and smugglers into more remote areas. But analysts have voiced concerns that the border missions will distract from training, drain resources and undermine readiness.A soldier assigned to the southern border near Santa Teresa, N.M., last year.

E Eric Schmitt

Democratic Socialists Took City Hall. Now They’re Aiming at Congress.

After propelling Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City, the Democratic Socialists of America are trying to take down incumbents in the House and the State Legislature.Claire Valdez, Conrad Blackburn and Darializa Avila Chevalier, from left to right, are being backed by the Democratic Socia

J Jeffery C. Mays and Benjamin Oreskes

Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat

JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters.JoAnna Mendoza, a retired U.S. Marine, is running for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District.

A Annie Karni

Trump Shifts Stance in South Carolina After Losses in Governor’s Races

On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, after initially supporting one of them.President Trump first endorsed Pamela Evette, South Carolina’s lieutenant governor, in late May.

E Eduardo Medina and Bayliss Wagner

Will the Real JD Vance Please Stand Up?

Three Opinion writers share their views on “Communion,” the vice president’s new book.

E E.J. Dionne Jr., Carlos Lozada, Michelle Cottle and Vishakha Darbha

Game Change

New York City’s temporary transformation by the Knicks’ resurgence offers a glimpse of a kinder, more connected world.

M Melissa Kirsch