Kamala Harris Joins Democratic Presidential Field
The senator from California, a former prosecutor and one of the most prominent black women in politics, is the fourth woman to announce she is running in 2020.
Who Is Kamala Harris? | 2020 Presidential Candidate
Senator Kamala Harris, Democrat of California, is joining the race for the White House. Ms. Harris becomes the fourth woman currently serving in Congress to announce her presidential ambitions.
In California, Criminal Justice Reform Offers a Lesson for the Nation
With President Trump recently signing into law a federal criminal justice reform bill, California’s experience is especially instructive.
Sidebar: Trademark Fight Over Vulgar Term’s ‘Phonetic Twin’ Heads to Supreme Court
Two years ago, the court struck down a ban on disparaging trademarks. Now, in a case about a clothing line’s name, it will consider what to do about scandalous ones.
Coming Soon to a Police Station Near You: The DNA ‘Magic Box’
With Rapid DNA machines, genetic fingerprinting could become as routine as the old-fashioned kind. But forensic experts see a potential for misuse.
Lunar Eclipse and Supermoon: Photos From Around the World
Photographers captured scenes in the skies as the Earth’s shadow covered the moon.
On Politics: Democrats Reject Trump’s Deal on Dreamers
Democrats described the proposal, offering temporary protection for young undocumented immigrants in exchange for border wall funding, as a “hostage taking.”
News Analysis: U.S. Policy on Russia? Trump and His Team Might Give Different Answers
President Trump says that he has done more to counter Russian aggression than other recent presidents. But, officials say, Mr. Trump has gone along with such actions reluctantly or under pressure.
Book by Former Staff Member Describes a White House ‘Out of Control’
Cliff Sims, a former communications staff member, portrays a West Wing full of back-stabbing and duplicity under President Trump in “Team of Vipers.”
Fuller Picture Emerges of Viral Video Between Native American Man and Catholic Students
A convergence of racial and religious groups set the stage for the viral moment. “I stepped in between to pray,” Nathan Phillips said on Sunday.
news analysis: In Business and Governing, Trump Seeks Victory in Chaos
For people who have done business with the president, the protracted fight over the government shutdown reflects a time-tested playbook.
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