Politics: 5 stories from this week
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On Politics
August 15, 2026

Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you.

President Trump, wearing a dark suit, walks down the stairs of Air Force One at night.

Doug Mills/The New York Times

Even Some Cabinet Members Didn’t Join Trump’s Secret Flight. Here’s Who Did.

The White House aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino were among those traveling with the president on a military jet.

By Maggie Haberman

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange. There’s a digital screen in the background showing the trading of the S&P 500 Index.

Jeenah Moon/Reuters

Here Are the Biggest Stock Traders in Congress

Some lawmakers and their families have traded millions of dollars worth of stocks since the start of this term.

By Olivia Diaz

Ed Markey holds up a phone while two men smile behind him.

Mel Musto for The New York Times

Can an 80-Year-Old Senator Outrun the Age Issue?

Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.

By Jess Bidgood

Ms. Peltola, left, and Ms. Harris.

Kerry Tasker/Reuters; Philip Cheung for The New York Times

Senate Hopeful in Alaska Says ‘No Thanks’ to Kamala Harris’s Support

The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.

By Tim Balk

People holding cardboard signs stand outside glass walkways connecting buildings.

Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

The government conducted expansive surveillance, infiltrated group chats and obtained financial records of organizations never accused of crimes.

By Alan Feuer and Ernesto Londoño

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