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For D.C. Statehood Advocates, a Hearing Marks Another Step Forward, After Resisting, McConnell and Senate G.O.P. Back Election Security Funding, F.B.I. Agent Testifies That He Sent Questions for C.I.A. Detainees, San Francisco to Get Environmental Violation for Homelessness, Trump Says

Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Best of The Times Signature journalism of the last week 'He Stared at the Screen, and Then His Shoulders Slumped' Sympathetic words in an elevator, a sign from above and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. New York · Sep 15 'He Stared at the Screen, and Then His Shoulders Slumped' Sympathetic words in an elevator, a sign from above and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. New York · Sep 15 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 2 The Rams (and the refs) beat the Saints, the Patriots, Cowboys and Chiefs romped, and a few young quarterbacks continued to prove their doubters wrong. Pro Football · Sep 16 Mamadi Doumbouya for The New York Times Pam Grier on Maintaining Her Independence and Identity in Showbiz "The power of 'no' is one thing I've learned." Magazine · Sep 15 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images What We Learned in N.F.L. Week 2 The Rams (and the refs) beat the Saints, the Patriots, Cowboys and Chiefs romped, and a few young quarterbacks continued to prove their doubters wrong. Pro Football · Sep 16 Mamadi Doumbouya for The New York Times Pam Grier on Maintaining Her Independence and Identity in Showbiz "The power of 'no' is one thing I've learned." Magazine · Sep 15 News You Might Have Missed Stories, analyses and explainers For D.C. Statehood Advocates, a Hearing Marks Another Step Forward With Democrats in control, the House gave the long-suffering movement for statehood a hearing for the first time in more than 20 years. Politics · Sep 19 Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times For D.C. Statehood Advocates, a Hearing Marks Another Step Forward With Democrats in control, the House gave the long-suffering movement for statehood a hearing for the first time in more than 20 years. Politics · Sep 19 After Resisting, McConnell and Senate G.O.P. Back Election Security Funding Stung by the "Moscow Mitch" moniker, Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, threw his weight behind an infusion of $250 million for states to bolster election security. Politics · Sep 19 Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times After Resisting, McConnell and Senate G.O.P. Back Election Security Funding Stung by the "Moscow Mitch" moniker, Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, threw his weight behind an infusion of $250 million for states to bolster election security. Politics · Sep 19 F.B.I. Agent Testifies That He Sent Questions for C.I.A. Detainees In a pretrial hearing for the accused 9/11 plotters at Guantánamo Bay, the agent acknowledged previously unconfirmed collaboration with the interrogation program. Politics · Sep 19 San Francisco to Get Environmental Violation for Homelessness, Trump Says President Trump said that San Francisco was in "total violation" of environmental rules because needles used by homeless people were ending up in the ocean. Politics · Sep 18 F.B.I. Agent Testifies That He Sent Questions for C.I.A. Detainees In a pretrial hearing for the accused 9/11 plotters at Guantánamo Bay, the agent acknowledged previously unconfirmed collaboration with the interrogation program. Politics · Sep 19 San Francisco to Get Environmental Violation for Homelessness, Trump Says President Trump said that San Francisco was in "total violation" of environmental rules because needles used by homeless people were ending up in the ocean. Politics · Sep 18 ADVERTISEMENT Opinion Commentary from some of the world's most provocative thinkers Charles M. Blow Joe Biden Is Problematic No amount of growth or good intentions will change this fact. Sep 15 Mike Blake/Reuters Mike Blake/Reuters Charles M. Blow Joe Biden Is Problematic No amount of growth or good intentions will change this fact. Sep 15 Thomas B. Edsall The Changing Shape of the Parties Is Changing Where They Get Their Money Trump leads among small donors. Democrats now get plenty of support from the wealthy, with predictable consequences. Sep 18 Paul Starobin Does Elizabeth Warren Have a Critical Vulnerability? She has struggled with white, working-class voters like those important to winning Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Sep 18 Thomas B. Edsall The Changing Shape of the Parties Is Changing Where They Get Their Money Trump leads among small donors. Democrats now get plenty of support from the wealthy, with predictable consequences. Sep 18 Paul Starobin Does Elizabeth Warren Have a Critical Vulnerability? She has struggled with white, working-class voters like those important to winning Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Sep 18 Discover Coverage on topics we think you'll like Rachel Papo for The New York Times Review: A Sad Noodle Debut by Rubberband The tone of Victor Quijada's choreography is that of an emo band or of anguished adolescent poetry. Dance · Sep 18 Amy Lombard for The New York Times Art Crowd Flocks to Pace's Giant Gallery in Chelsea And "Downton Abbey" dusts itself off for a film. Style · Sep 18 Rachel Papo for The New York Times Review: A Sad Noodle Debut by Rubberband The tone of Victor Quijada's choreography is that of an emo band or of anguished adolescent poetry. Dance · Sep 18 Amy Lombard for The New York Times Art Crowd Flocks to Pace's Giant Gallery in Chelsea And "Downton Abbey" dusts itself off for a film. Style · Sep 18 Peter Gamlen Why We Feel Compelled to Say 'Bless You' When Someone Sneezes Attributing divine blessing to a sneeze may serve various functions when ordinary explanations are lacking. Mind · Sep 17 Paul Quitoriano How to Cook a Meal (Almost) Entirely Out of Flowers At a new New York restaurant, Il Fiorista, florals are everywhere — even on the plate. Its team shares tips and recipes for bringing the garden to your own kitchen. T Magazine · Sep 17 Peter Gamlen Why We Feel Compelled to Say 'Bless You' When Someone Sneezes Attributing divine blessing to a sneeze may serve various functions when ordinary explanations are lacking. Mind · Sep 17 Paul Quitoriano How to Cook a Meal (Almost) Entirely Out of Flowers At a new New York restaurant, Il Fiorista, florals are everywhere — even on the plate. Its team shares tips and recipes for bringing the garden to your own kitchen. T Magazine · Sep 17 🤞 Are we getting it right? To refine this experience, we need to hear from you. 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