James Talarico, Seeking Black Votes in Texas Senate Rate, Wins Crucial Endorsement • Republicans Are Now the ‘Elitist’ Party, Voters Say • Tracking Assault Weapons Bans Across the Country as Court Battles Continue • Trump’s Open Claims That He Directs Super PAC Spending Draw Watchdog Complaint • Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax. Inside the White House, the Debate Is More Complex. • Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds • Sherrod Brown Tries a New Retort to Criticism on Transgender Issues • Tiny French outpost off Canada the unlikely stage for new transatlantic courtship • Today in history: Haiti military coup leaders agree to Aristide’s return  • F.B.I. Temporarily Halted Cooperation With Canada Over References to 9/11 • James Talarico, Seeking Black Votes in Texas Senate Rate, Wins Crucial Endorsement • Republicans Are Now the ‘Elitist’ Party, Voters Say • Tracking Assault Weapons Bans Across the Country as Court Battles Continue • Trump’s Open Claims That He Directs Super PAC Spending Draw Watchdog Complaint • Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax. Inside the White House, the Debate Is More Complex. • Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds • Sherrod Brown Tries a New Retort to Criticism on Transgender Issues • Tiny French outpost off Canada the unlikely stage for new transatlantic courtship • Today in history: Haiti military coup leaders agree to Aristide’s return  • F.B.I. Temporarily Halted Cooperation With Canada Over References to 9/11 •