Appeals Court Grants More Legal Protections for Migrants Seeking Asylum
The ruling in the Ninth Circuit found that migrants not permitted to file a full asylum claim may have recourse to the federal courts.
Senator’s Revelation of Assault May Reopen Debate on Capitol Hill
Long before the #MeToo movement brought sexual violence and harassment to the fore, women in the military and their advocates had highlighted such misconduct in the armed forces.
Cohen Hearings Are Over, but Not the Arguing About His Testimony
Michael D. Cohen, however inadvertently, handed his Republican critics just what they were looking for: fresh material they could weaponize to try to undermine the credibility of his larger account.
Who Is Paul Manafort?
President Trump’s former campaign chairman has been sentenced to less than four years in prison for financial fraud. He will be sentenced in a second case next week.
When Foreign Leaders Send Presidents a Gift, Flattery is Usually a Theme
In the Trump administration, gifts from foreign leaders often include lavish portraits depicting the commander in chief, a man known to be concerned with his own self-image.
Ralph Hall, Oldest Person to Serve in the House, Dies at 95
Mr. Hall, who served for 34 years, began as a Democrat but switched parties in 2004. He liked to tell of an encounter with the real Bonnie and Clyde.
U.S. Tracked Activists and Journalists as Migrant Caravans Headed to the Border
Immigration authorities faced criticism after an internal government list suggested that activists and journalists were singled out for extra screening at border entry points.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Revenge of the Moderates
In the On Politics newsletter: As the 2020 field comes into clearer focus, there has been a resurgence of centrist candidates. But is it too late for them to take back their party?
Chelsea Manning Says She May Be Jailed for Contempt of Court
The WikiLeaks source refused to answer questions before a grand jury about her interactions with the group, whose leader, Julian Assange, has been charged.
What Kirsten Gillibrand Is Missing: New York Endorsements for 2020
Other Democratic candidates have secured the backing of much of their state’s congressional delegation, but no New York lawmaker has endorsed Ms. Gillibrand.
Philadelphia Bans ‘Cashless’ Stores Amid Growing Backlash
The new law, which takes effect July 1, is part of a growing backlash to cashless policies, which critics say discriminate against people without bank accounts or credit cards.
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