Should Noncitizens Be Counted in America’s Political Maps?
The Supreme Court is reviewing whether 2020 census respondents should say whether they are citizens. Their answer could affect political maps for generations to come.
Political Memo: Biden Looms, but Bernie Sanders Is Running His Own Race
The Vermont senator has been the front-runner in early campaigning, but Mr. Biden’s expected entry could change that. Mr. Sanders is not likely to care.
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Census Citizenship Question
Adding the question, government experts said, could depress participation in the census and affect how congressional seats are allocated.
Texas Couple Get 7 Years in Prison for Enslaving Guinean Girl for 16 Years
A federal jury found the couple guilty in January. Prosecutors said the girl was forced to cook, clean and care for the couple’s children.
On Politics: Pelosi Cautions on Impeachment
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said to colleagues that it was clear President Trump had engaged in behavior “which does not bring honor to the office he holds.”
United Airlines Employee Charged With Using Racial Slurs Toward Customer
After originally being given a citation, the employee has since been charged in Texas with a misdemeanor.
Wisconsin Woman Used Hacked Facebook Accounts to Recruit for ISIS, Prosecutors Say
In two unrelated cases, the woman, Waheba Issa Dais, and a Wisconsin man pleaded guilty to crimes related to providing support for the Islamic State.
Man Who Threatened to Kill Boston Globe Employees Will Plead Guilty, Lawyer Says
In a series of phone calls, Robert D. Chain called The Boston Globe the “enemy of the people” and threatened to shoot employees, court documents show.
Kamala Harris Proposes Executive Orders on Gun Control
Ms. Harris pledged to implement measures that have long failed to pass in Congress, including mandatory background checks and regulations on manufacturers.
Highlights From 5 Candidates at CNN Town Halls
Bernie Sanders backed voting rights for people now in jail, including the Boston Marathon bomber, while Pete Buttigieg disagreed and Kamala Harris said, “I think we should have that conversation.”
Pelosi Urges Caution on Impeachment as Some Democrats Push to Begin
A letter and a conference call by Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared intended to shore up support for the investigations already begun rather than impeachment proceedings.
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