News Analysis: Presidents Have Declared Dozens of Emergencies, but None Like Trump’s
In invoking emergency powers for an end run around Congress in building his border wall, President Trump violated a norm of presidential self-restraint.
Donald Smith, Who Produced ‘The Silent Scream,’ Dies at 94
His controversial anti-abortion documentary, professing to show a fetus expressing pain, became a formidable weapon for abortion opponents.
‘I Am Now Your Mom’: On Twitter, a Pledge of Support for L.G.B.T. Youths
A California woman reached out to L.G.B.T. youths on Twitter, volunteering to be their mom, and an entire tribe of strangers showed up for family duty.
Trump’s Whirlwind News Conference: From North Korea to Ann Coulter
The event’s intent was to declare a national emergency to secure funding for a border wall, but President Trump shared his thoughts on a wide array of topics.
Sharon Mattes, 48, Dies; Central Figure in a Gay Custody Case
When she entered into a same-sex relationship, her mother sued for custody of her young son, and won.
Some Republicans Were Against Executive Power on Immigration. Now They Aren’t.
President Trump declared a national emergency to unlock funds for a border wall that he couldn’t get from Congress. Those Republicans supporting the move didn’t approve when President Barack Obama used his executive power to act on immigration in 2014….
Aurora Shooting Updates: 5 Killed and Several Others Wounded
A gunman opened fire inside a workplace in Aurora, Ill. Five people were killed, and others, including five police officers, were injured in the shooting. The gunman also died.
Trump to Receive Auto Tariff Report, Setting Up Another Fight
The president will have 90 days to make a determination on whether to impose tariffs. The industry is united in its opposition.
Air Force Defector to Iran Severely Damaged U.S. Intelligence Efforts, Ex-Officials Say
Monica Elfriede Witt had access to the names of double agents working for the American government and knew the workings of United States military operations across the Middle East.
U.S. Airlines to Offer New Gender Options for Non-Binary Passengers
American, Delta and United are among the carriers planning to allow passengers to choose something other than ‘male’ or ‘female’ when buying their tickets.
New Jersey Attorney General Seeks Records From Trump Inaugural
A state agency’s administrative subpoena comes after a similar request in a criminal inquiry by federal prosecutors in New York.
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