Washington’s Strong Economy, Financed by Taxpayers, Takes a Hit From Shutdown
As the country nears the end of its third week of a government shutdown, the nation’s capital has borne the brunt of its consequences.
Florida Governor Suspends Sheriff Over Parkland Shooting
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida named Gregory Tony, a former sergeant from the Coral Springs Police Department.
Government Shutdown Curtails F.D.A. Food Inspections
While the Agriculture Department continues to inspect domestic meat and poultry, the F.D.A. has reduced inspections of fruits, vegetables and other foods.
Los Angeles Teachers’ Union Postpones Strike Over Legal Questions
The union and school district did not appear to be any closer to an agreement over teacher pay, class sizes and additional school staff.
Overlooked No More: Laura de Force Gordon, Suffragist, Journalist and Lawyer
Gordon was speaking from experience when, in 1893, she described in a speech how “society has sneered at learned women.” She spent decades trying to change that.
Tom Steyer, Billionaire Impeachment Activist, Won’t Run Against Trump
Mr. Steyer, the California billionaire, said on Wednesday that he would not seek the White House in 2020 and would instead focus on impeaching the president.
Trump Storms Out of White House Meeting with Democrats on Shutdown
President Trump slammed a table, then stormed out of a negotiating session with Democrats, declaring it “a total waste of time” as the shutdown stretches on.
Trump on Shutdown: ‘I Didn’t Want This Fight’
President Trump repeated his warning that he could call for a national emergency in order to get his demand for a border wall met.
Victims of Abuse by Religious Order Priests Say Their Claims Fall Through the Cracks
Religious orders include the Jesuits, Franciscans and Augustinians. But when a priest in an order is accused of sexual abuse, the abused say they are treated like second-class victims.
Trump Again Warns He May Declare National Emergency to Build Wall
The president faces the urgent task of persuading wavering Senate Republicans that he could still come to an accord with Democrats.
Supreme Court Weighs Core Questions of Precedent and States’ Rights
In a case on whether states may be sued in the courts of other states, the justices considered whether to overrule a 40-year-old precedent.
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