Michael Cohen Acknowledges Payments to Boost Trump in Online Polls
President Trump’s former lawyer and fixer is reported to have paid $12,000 to $13,000 in cash in a shopping bag to help doctor poll results before the 2016 election.
Trump Vows to Reinvent Missile Defenses, but Offers Incremental Plans
A new Pentagon document largely addresses destroying small numbers of missiles launched by regional powers, rather than overwhelming strikes from Russia or China.
Cyntoia Brown Inspires a Push for Juvenile Criminal Justice Reform in Tennessee
State lawmakers are hoping to harness the national attention that Ms. Brown’s case drew by writing legislation that would help give others like her a second chance.
Michigan State Names Satish Udpa as New Interim President After John Engler Resigns
Mr. Udpa, a top university administrator, is replacing Mr. Engler, who remarked that some victims of Larry Nassar, the former gymnastics doctor, appeared to be enjoying “the spotlight.”
California Today: California Today: The L.A. Teachers’ Union Leader on What Would End the Strike
Thursday: A conversation with Alex Caputo-Pearl; Nancy Pelosi suggests postponing the State of the Union; and catching up with Katelyn Ohashi.
As the Shutdown Drags On, Federal Workers File for Unemployment
With no pay coming in and no end in sight, growing numbers of federal employees are overcoming their reluctance and filing claims for state aid to make ends meet.
Critic’s Pick: Ansel Adams in a New Light
The National Parks are in partial shutdown. But America’s wilderness shines in a show at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston that reveals how human intervention has changed purple mountains’ majesty.
As Shutdown Drags On, Some Step Up to Help Unpaid Federal Workers
Restaurants have fed them for free. Banks have suspended late fees on their credit cards. And at airports, they’ve been offered hugs, encouragement and casseroles.
Before Harts Plunged Off a Cliff, Strain Dogged Family
Investigative reports detail increasing pressure felt by Jennifer and Sarah Hart, who had adopted six children. At signs of trouble, they would close ranks and flee.
Only One House Republican Represents the Borderland, and He Opposes a Wall
Representative Will Hurd of Texas has emerged as one of the loudest Republican critics of the Trump wall, and he is the only one left whose district abuts the border with Mexico.
On Politics: Will the Shutdown Delay the State of the Union?
Nancy Pelosi proposed that the president postpone the annual presidential ritual, or perhaps submit a written message instead.
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