Politics: 5 stories from this week

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nytimes.com October 11, 2026 Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Demetrius Freeman for The New York Times How Trump’s Revenge Campaign Descended Into Turmoil The president’s allies have sought to prove a “grand conspiracy” through a sprawling Justice Department inquiry. It has buckled under staffing shake-ups, internal disputes and trouble finding evidence. By Alan Feuer and Glenn Thrush Daniel Lozada for The New York Times They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns. What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences. By Jessica Contrera Bruce Omori for The New York Times Millions Lose Private Medicare Plans and Face Rising Costs As enrollment for Medicare Advantage begins this month, older Americans are confronting fewer options because insurers are discontinuing coverage in many areas. By Christopher Rowland and Reed Abelson Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times ‘He’s Not Making Sense’: How Trump Has Alienated Voters for the G.O.P. Signs are emerging that dispirited Republican voters may stay home in November, bringing a Democratic surge without many conversions. By Sabrina Tavernise and Jamie Kelter Davis Emma Rose Milligan for The New York Times Bondage Photos Weren’t Part of the Campaign Plan But Chris Gallant, a Black Hawk pilot and Democrat who is running to represent Long Island in Congress, is making the most of life post-tabloid reveal. By Jacob Bernstein SEE THE LATEST POLLS The Race for Congress: Latest 2026 Polls → President Trump’s Approval Rating: Latest Polls → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for On Politics from The New York Times. To stop receiving On Politics, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018