Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Abortion Law
The law, requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, was very similar to a Texas law the justices struck down in 2016.
John Dingell Jr., a House ‘Bull’ Who Served the Longest, Is Dead at 92
Representing a Michigan district for a record 59 years, he was one of the last of a group of powerful Democratic committee chairmen on Capitol Hill.
Prosecutors Told Judge That Manafort Might Have Lied in Hopes of a Pardon
Prosecutors also expressed concern that Mr. Manafort was misleading them about his contacts with administration officials, the transcript of a court hearing shows.
House Democrats Begin Push to Secure Trump’s Tax Returns
“The public wants to see the president’s tax returns,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, as Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee argued that they had the legal authority to gain access to them.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Virginia’s Political Chaos Is a Test for Both Parties
In the On Politics newsletter: Virginia presents the first high-stakes trial of Democrats’ zero-tolerance policy, and a look at how Republicans may weaponize those politics.
‘We Will Not Militarize the Border,’ Says Governor of New Mexico
Michelle Lujan Grisham, the governor of New Mexico, announced the partial withdrawal of National Guard troops from the U.S. border with Mexico on Tuesday. The move challenged President Trump’s description of a border crisis.
Year Before Killing, Saudi Prince Told Aide He Would Use ‘a Bullet’ on Khashoggi
Intercepted communications of Mohammed bin Salman are the most detailed evidence to date that the crown prince considered killing the journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump Will Have His Yearly Physical on Friday, Without Dr. Ronny Jackson
Dr. Jackson, the president’s failed nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, just received a promotion but is still under investigation over accusations of inappropriate workplace behavior.
Virginia’s Governor Is Hanging On. He Might Last Another Three Years.
Despite demands for Gov. Ralph Northam’s resignation over a racist yearbook photo, he may now be better able to endure in office than some other Virginia officials swept up in scandal.
PG&E’s Wildfire Plan Includes More Blackouts, More Tree Trimming and Higher Rates
The California utility told state regulators that it could spend as much as $2.3 billion to reduce the risk from its equipment this year.
Trump Will Not Meet President Xi Jinping of China Before Trade Deal Deadline
Fears grow that the United States will raise tariffs on Chinese imports if a deal is not reached by March 2.
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