Border Patrol Takes a Rare Step in Shutting Down Inland Checkpoints
The Border Patrol has closed the checkpoints in West Texas and New Mexico, which can be 100 miles from the border, to muster staffing to handle a major influx of migrant families.
A Colonial-Era Cemetery Resurfaces in Philadelphia
Remains buried in the First Baptist cemetery were believed to have been moved in 1860. But many coffins and bones were still there.
Roiled by Staff Uproar, Civil Rights Group Looks at Intolerance Within
The Southern Poverty Law Center has become a crusading anti-hate empire, but current and former employees say its leaders have never dealt with internal strife.
Women at Breast Implant Hearing Call for Disclosure of Safety Risks
While industry representatives insisted the implants are safe, others at an F.D.A. panel meeting urged for warnings about links to illnesses and cancer.
McConnell to Put Green New Deal to Test Vote in First of Many Showcases
Senate Republicans believe the Green New Deal is a political disaster for Democrats, and they will make them vote on it — possibly many times.
Trump Accuses Critics of ‘Treasonous Things’
In the aftermath of the special counsel’s conclusion that President Trump did not conspire with an effort by Russia to tilt the 2016 election, he claimed that his critics were guilty of “evil” and “treasonous” actions.
Senator Tom Udall Will Retire, Ending a Dynasty in the West
Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico said he would not seek re-election in 2020, opening a path for young and diverse Democrats who may vie to succeed him.
Trump, With Netanyahu, Formally Recognizes Israel’s Authority Over Golan Heights
The president’s decision was a valuable political gift to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a few weeks before he faces voters in Israel in a closely fought election.
Robert W. Sweet, Mayor’s Deputy Turned Federal Judge, Dies at 96
He was John Lindsay’s voice in tense labor talks. On the bench, he deemed panhandling free speech and said McDonald’s can’t be blamed for obesity.
Trump Blames ‘Treasonous’ Critics for Russia Inquiry
The president went on the offensive a day after the Justice Department reported that the special counsel investigation concluded without finding conspiracy with Moscow.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Company’s Appeal in Mueller Subpoena Case
The mysterious case concerned an unnamed corporation owned by a foreign government identified in court papers as Country A.
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