Mueller Played by the Rules. Trump Made New Ones.
The special counsel led an investigation that was disciplined, quiet, and by the book — and the president seized the opportunity.
Long at the Fringe, Gun Issues Loom Large for Democratic Candidates
After years of failed efforts to enact federal universal background checks for new gun purchases, several candidates are on the leading edge of a push for more aggressive anti-gun measures
Cedric Richmond, Biden’s New Co-Chairman, Sees a Path to the Nomination in the South
The Times spoke to Mr. Richmond, a Louisiana congressman and former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, about his role with the campaign and the 1994 crime bill.
Trump’s Crackdown on Illegal Immigration: 11 Employers Prosecuted in the Past Year
A total of 11 employers have been prosecuted for hiring undocumented workers over the past 12 months.
These Millennials Got New Roommates. They’re Nuns.
A project called Nuns and Nones moved religion-free millennials into a convent.
Who Threw the First Brick at Stonewall? Let’s Argue About It
Sure, the internet can spread misinformation, but this particular fantasy of Stonewall has taken on huge importance in the queer imagination.
National Spelling Bee, at a Loss for Words, Crowns 8 Co-Champions
A group of adolescents broke the Scripps National Spelling Bee, with eight contestants crowned co-champions after the competition said it was running out of challenging words.
On Politics: Trump to Hit Mexico With Tariffs
The president plans to impose a 5 percent tariff on all imported goods from Mexico, a tax that would “gradually increase” until the flow of immigrants across the border stopped.
Documents Suggest Prosecutors Quickly Changed Mind on Jussie Smollett Case
Newly released police files say that soon after the actor was charged with faking a hate-crime attack, prosecutors were thinking of settling the case.
Authorities Subpoena Information on Andrew Gillum’s 2018 Campaign
Mr. Gillum, who lost his race for Florida governor, had previously been shadowed by an F.B.I. inquiry into city government in Tallahassee, where he was mayor.
Trump Says U.S. Will Hit Mexico With Tariffs on All Goods
The president said he would use tariffs to punish Mexico until it stops the flow of migrants into the United States.
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