Ilhan Omar Confronts Venezuela Envoy About Iran-Contra Affair and Human Rights
Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, clashed with Elliott Abrams, a Trump administration official, over his role in foreign policy scandals in Central America decades ago.
As Refunds Shrink, Treasury Dept. Reminds Workers of Bigger Paychecks
The slimmer refunds have been seized on by opponents of the tax cuts and Democratic lawmakers as proof that the Republican tax law did little to help average Americans.
Raymond K. Price Jr., a Key Nixon Speechwriter, Is Dead at 88
A former newsman, Mr. Price wrote drafts for the president’s Inaugural Addresses and his resignation speech, lending a moderate voice.
Democrats Unveil Plan to Split First 2020 Presidential Debates Over 2 Nights
To accommodate the sprawling field, the party announced that it would hold debates in June and July on consecutive nights, dividing candidates by random selection.
Trump Plans to Declare National Emergency to Build Border Wall
President Trump would proceed with plans to construct barriers on the southwestern border without legislative approval but keep the government open.
Transgender Man Awarded $120,000 in Discrimination Case at Iowa Prison
Jesse Vroegh had sued for access to the men’s restrooms and locker rooms and for health care benefits at the prison where he worked.
McCabe Says Justice Dept. Officials Had Discussions About Pushing Trump Out
The former deputy F.B.I. director, in a “60 Minutes” interview that will air fully on Sunday, said top department officials had considered recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment.
A Border Crash and the Blurry Line Between the U.S. and Mexico
Welcome to the first edition of Crossing the Border, a limited-run newsletter.
Senate Confirms William Barr as Attorney General
He will take over a department that has been roiled by the Trump presidency and will face many challenges, including how to handle the end of the special counsel’s investigation.
A Black Group Says Mardi Gras Blackface Honors Tradition. Others Call It ‘Disgusting.’
Participants in the Zulu parade, mostly black but some of them white, wear blackface and grass skirts. Now some are questioning whether the tradition should continue.
Ex-Chicago Officer Who Killed Laquan McDonald Is Beaten by Inmates, Lawyers Say
Jason Van Dyke, convicted of murdering Laquan McDonald, was beaten by fellow prisoners in Connecticut within hours of his arrival, his lawyers and his wife said.
Recent Comments