On Politics: Trump Plans Emergency Declaration to Build Wall
A bill to fund the government includes nothing for the president’s promised border wall, but he planned to bypass Congress by declaring a national emergency.
The Federal Debt Is Rising. Concern Is Not.
The United States government now owes more than $22 trillion, but debt reduction is no longer a top issue in Washington.
Travis Kauffman Is No Chuck Norris, but He Did Kill a Mountain Lion
The runner said the attack by a young cat in North Colorado won’t keep him from returning to the trails. But in the future, he’ll do so with a friend.
One of Two Men Questioned in Jussie Smollett Case Appeared on ‘Empire,’ Police Say
Hours after Smollett appeared on “Good Morning America” and expressed anger about the attack, the Chicago Police Department said it was interrogating two men.
It Was a Busy Day in Washington. Here’s a Guide
Here is a breakdown of some of the biggest stories in the nation’s capital.
Trump Will Declare a National Emergency. What Happens Next?
Congress has tools to override the president’s declaration, but opponents most likely do not have the votes to overcome a veto.
Trump’s Face-Saving Way Out of Political Crisis Raises Fears Over Rule of Law
Declaring a national emergency over a border wall lets the president avoid another damaging shutdown while not surrendering. But it could do long-term damage, experts say.
White Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Shooting Black Men After Hurricane Katrina
In 2005, Roland J. Bourgeois Jr., 55, opened fire at three young men crossing through his neighborhood to reach an evacuation site.
A Border Agent Detained Two Americans Speaking Spanish. Now They Have Sued.
The A.C.L.U. sued Customs and Border Protection after an agent told two women last year he was asking for their IDs because they spoke Spanish.
At 243 Pounds, Trump Tips the Scale Into Obesity
The president gained four pounds since last year, pushing his body mass index into the obese category, but the White House physician otherwise declared him in “very good health.”
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: This Quiet Change Could Be a Big Deal in 2020
Democrats are moving to create an organization to share voter data between national and state parties and PACs, closing an advantage Republicans have had for years.
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