‘His Wall Does Not Have 60 Votes,’ Schumer Says in Rebuke of Trump
As a deadline for avoiding a government shutdown loomed, Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader, said his party would push ahead with negotiations with members of Congress and the president in order to get “something done.”
A Shutdown Might Not Have Much Immediate Impact on the Economy
But a partial closing of the government could make life more difficult for millions of Americans in ways both big and small, and also add to the sense of worry on Wall Street.
‘We’re Not Voting On Anything’ Until a Deal is Reached, Says Corker
Senator Bob Corker, Republican of Tennessee, addressed lawmakers as the midnight deadline to keep the government funded approached.
Student Targeted by ‘Troll Storm’ Hopes Settlement Will Send Message to White Supremacists
Evan James McCarty said he would renounce white supremacy and apologize to Taylor Dumpson, who endured abuse after she was elected student body president at American University.
Christmas Is Near, but the News Won’t Stop. Here’s What to Follow.
A guide to our coverage of the partial government shutdown, the upheaval in the national security realm and a declining stock market.
The Wall and the Shutdown, Explained
President Trump’s demand that Congress provide money to build a wall along the Southern border threatens to shut down portions of the government. Here’s why.
Take a Number: Long-Acting Contraceptives Gaining Acceptance Among U.S. Women
At any given time, two-thirds of American women aged 15 to 49 are using contraception. More of them are turning to I.U.D.’s and implantable devices.
Supreme Court Won’t Revive Trump Policy Limiting Asylum
Lower courts said the policy, which barred asylum applications from people who had entered the country unlawfully, conflicted with federal law.
Poor Weather Spoils Getaway Day for Holiday Travelers in U.S.
It’s the shortest day of 2018, but for holiday travelers and for some residents in Washington State and Florida, it could feel like one of the longest.
A Government Shutdown Would Affect Hundreds of Thousands of Workers, Plus Holiday Travelers. Tell Us Your Story
Help us better understand how a looming federal government shutdown in the United States would affect you, your family and your holiday plans.
GoFundMe Campaign to Build Border Wall Raises Millions, Riles Migrant Advocates
The campaign has a goal of raising $1 billion, a fraction of what would be needed to construct a barrier between the United States and Mexico.
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