The latest New York Times/CBS News Poll is based on telephone interviews with 1,600 adults throughout the United States.
Race Relations Are at Lowest Point in Obama Presidency, Poll Finds
A New York Times/CBS News Poll indicates that relations between African-Americans and the police are so brittle that the attack that killed five officers in Dallas left many respondents unsurprised.
Donald Trump Seeks $10 Million From Ex-Adviser Over Leaks
Lawyers for the candidate have taken Sam Nunberg, who was fired from the campaign last year, to arbitration over charges that he violated a nondisclosure agreement.
Armstrong Williams, Ex-Adviser to Ben Carson, Is Accused of Sexual Harassment
A former aide, Charlton Woodyard, is suing Mr. Williams on charges of having him fired after he rebuffed Mr. Williams’s advances.
Senate Approves Bill to Combat Opioid Addiction Crisis
The comprehensive measure was a rare instance of consensus in Congress, although Democrats say the bill is an empty promise without funding.
National Health Spending to Surpass $10,000 Per Person in 2016
The Obama administration on Wednesday noted the milestone after years of slow growth and said health care would account for 20 percent of the economy by 2025.
U.S. Lawmakers Express Doping Concerns in Letter to I.O.C.
Sent on Tuesday, the letter urged Olympic officials to seize timely opportunities to combat doping and clean up global sports ahead of the Rio Games next month.
Nearly Four-Fifths of White Evangelicals Say They’ll Vote for Donald Trump
Support for Mr. Trump among white evangelicals, a coveted bloc, is even stronger than it was for Mitt Romney in 2012, a new poll has found.
Donald Trump and His Children Meet With Mike Pence
The presumptive Republican nominee extended his stay in Indiana a few hours to spend more time with the state’s governor, a possible vice-presidential pick.
Three Nonprofits, Former Koch Brothers’ Associates, Fined by F.E.C.
The commission found that the organizations violated rules requiring groups to identity the source of any money earmarked for a political expenditure in 2010.
Polls in 3 Crucial States Show Donald Trump Improving
New Quinnipiac University state surveys have Mr. Trump moving up in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida, with voters calling honesty an issue that could hurt Hillary Clinton.
The 2016 Race: Is Donald Trump Winning? Among Whites and Men, for Sure
This week’s politics chat also includes discussion on polling, Bernie Sanders’s endorsement, the Hispanic vote and a closer-than-expected race in Nevada.
Law Enforcement Groups Press Trump and Clinton for Criminal Justice Overhaul
Members of leading law enforcement organizations wrote to the two presidential contenders, but the message was aimed mostly at Donald J. Trump.
Senators Rally Behind Clinton College Tuition Plan Inspired by Sanders
Democratic Senate candidates are uniting around a proposal that Mrs. Clinton rolled out last week, suggesting that easing student debt will be central to the party’s argument for a Senate majority.
Hillary Clinton to Speak on Unity at Site of Lincoln’s ‘House Divided’ Speech
She will call for racial tolerance in the wake of a series of shootings of black men by white police officers and the killing of five officers in Dallas last week.
For Whites Sensing Decline, Donald Trump Unleashes Words of Resistance
Breaching boundaries on discussions of race, Mr. Trump has stoked antagonism among marginalized whites and attracted college students tired of having to watch their words.
About New York: Scholars Steeped in Dead Politicians Take On a Live One: Donald Trump
Experts assembled by the author David McCullough and the filmmaker Ken Burns are speaking with alarm on Facebook about the presidential candidate’s place in American history.
Donald Trump Calls Ruth Bader Ginsburg, His Critic, a ‘Disgrace’
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court was rebuked by Donald J. Trump for voicing comments against him that he said were “beneath the court.”
Administration Rebuts Soldier’s Suit That Calls ISIS Fight Illegal
While Mr. Obama has not received explicit authorization for the war, a legal brief said Congress’s funding for military action had conferred that authority.
$2,700 for Hillary Clinton at ‘Hamilton’? That Would Be Enough
A benefit performance of the hit musical raised money for Mrs. Clinton’s campaign — and featured speeches by the presumptive nominee and Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show’s creator and former star.
‘You Broke My Heart’: Supporters of Bernie Sanders React to Endorsement
Backers of Bernie Sanders expressed disappointment and sadness at his endorsement of Hillary Clinton, with many saying they still would not vote for her.
Whistle-Blower on N.S.A. Wiretapping Is Set to Keep Law License
Thomas M. Tamm, a former Justice Department lawyer who said he was a source for a 2005 New York Times article, will receive a “public censure” but is likely to keep his license.
Elizabeth Warren Is Invited to Speak on Democratic Convention’s First Night
The invitation from the Clinton campaign to speak earlier than vice-presidential picks normally do was taken by many as a sign that the senator would not be chosen.
Emerging Republican Platform Veers Far to the Right
Republican delegates were nearing approval of a platform proposal that is extremely conservative in addressing gender roles, homosexuality and marriage.
James Stavridis, Retired Admiral, Is Being Vetted as Hillary Clinton’s Running Mate
Some close to Mrs. Clinton say she was always likely to have someone with military experience on her vice-presidential shortlist.
Live Coverage: Attorney General Loretta Lynch Testifies Before Congress
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. She is expected to be questioned about the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server when she was secretary of state.
Donald Trump Rebukes Ruth Bader Ginsburg for Deriding His Candidacy
Justice Ginsburg had said she “can’t imagine what the country would be” under Mr. Trump. He called her remarks “highly inappropriate” and said she should apologize.
House Panel Questions Loretta Lynch on Hillary Clinton’s Emails
The attorney general said she was “extremely proud” of the criminal investigation into Mrs. Clinton’s email system but would not discuss its details of conclusions.
Evan Bayh’s Possible Return to Senate Could Rekindle Awkward History
The former Indiana senator could bolster Democrats’ chances of retaking the Senate, but a dispute over an accountability review hangs over him.
Mike Pence Takes Turn Auditioning for Role as Donald Trump’s Running Mate
Mr. Pence, the Indiana governor who is popular with religious conservatives, will appear with Mr. Trump at a rally near Indianapolis.
Political Memo: G.O.P.’s Brightest Stars Not in the Mix as Donald Trump Picks a Running Mate
Entirely absent are young officeholders who by virtue of their background or political biography, or the states they represented, seemed primed to expand the party’s electoral horizons.
Bernie Sanders, Following Many of His Supporters, Is Set to Back Hillary Clinton
Several liberal organizations and lawmakers have shifted allegiances to Hillary Clinton, raising the question of whether Bernie Sanders’s endorsement will be too little, too late.
Congressional memo: Has Paul Ryan Lost the Sparkle He Needs to Sell the G.O.P. Agenda?
Heading into the Republican convention, the House speaker has been hectored by both parties, the budget is stalled and his spotlight has been stolen.
Former Indiana Senator Evan Bayh Is Expected to Run for His Old Seat
A bid by Mr. Bayh could strengthen the Democratic Party’s prospects of winning majority control of the Senate in November.
G.O.P. Platform Committee Welcomes First Gay Member but Not Gay Marriage
The platform committee voted down an amendment offered by its first gay member that would encourage a “thoughtful conversation” on same-sex marriage.
Obama, Traveling to Dallas, Seeks to Console and Reassure
President Obama and former President George W. Bush will speak on Tuesday at a memorial for the five white police officers gunned down by a black Army veteran.
John Brademas, Indiana Congressman and N.Y.U. President, Dies at 89
A gregarious leader with voluminous contacts, Mr. Brademas transformed the university from a commuter school into a premier residential research and teaching institutions.
On Washington: How an Arcane Spending Fight Could Alter the Federal Balance of Power
Republicans say the administration is spending on health insurance subsidies without congressional authority, raising a question: Could future presidents shift funds as they like?
G.O.P. Seeks Criminal Inquiry of Hillary Clinton’s Testimony to Congress
House Republicans asked the Justice Department to investigate whether she lied about her use of a private email server as secretary of state.
Dallas Shooting and Open-Carry Laws Loom Over Cleveland Convention Plans
With some city leaders anxious about the potential for violence, plans were being made to intensify security for the gathering of delegates and protesters.
Chris Christie Gets Another Audition for the Trump Ticket
The governor of New Jersey offered a glimpse of what he could offer as Donald J. Trump’s running mate, but the presumptive nominee is still weighing his options.
Twitter to Live-Stream Both National Conventions
Partnering with CBS, Twitter will stream the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Both streams will be available to nonusers.
Obama Offers Ways to Improve His Health Care Law
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