Justice Dept. Defends Legality of Trump’s Appointment of Acting Attorney General
Though even temporary appointments for high-ranking posts are usually filled by Senate-confirmed officials, the Constitution does not require it, a law enforcement official said.
Trump Is Expected to Endorse Easing Some Mandatory Sentencing Laws
Senators have staked the success of the bipartisan agreement on President Trump, but powerful pockets of opposition remain among some law enforcement officials and conservative lawmakers.
Amazon’s New York Home Qualifies as ‘Distressed’ Under Federal Tax Law
The Long Island City site was designated as an “opportunity zone,” an incentive created by President Trump’s tax bill to help low-income areas attract investment.
California Today: California Today: In the Wake of the Fires, Memories of a War Zone
Wednesday: Similarities in the chaos, Juul suspends sales, and Shake Shack goes local for its first Bay Area opening.
Amazon HQ2: How New York and Virginia Won the Beauty Contest
Eager candidates offered name changes, helipads and even cactuses to entice the company into setting up shop.
Conservative Lawyers Say Trump Has Undermined the Rule of Law
On the eve of the Federalist Society’s annual convention, leading conservative lawyers criticized Trump’s attacks on the justice system and the news media.
Florida Recount, Amid Machine Error and Lawsuits, Is ‘Going to End Up a Little Messy’
Old equipment in Palm Beach County prompted the elections supervisor to warn the county may not be able to meet the deadline in Florida’s statewide recount.
Voters Widely Support Public Schools. So Why Is It So Hard to Pay for Them?
A wave of teacher walkouts helped candidates ride to victory. But when it came to raising state taxes, voters in red and purple states rebelled.
When Hospitals Merge to Save Money, Patients Often Pay More
Rapid consolidation has created powerful groups of hospitals, with organizations dictating prices and fueling health spending in some areas of the country.
On Politics: Democrats Continue to Gain as More Midterm Races Are Finalized
The Democratic wave is looking stronger a week after the election, with the party continuing to pick up seats in the House as well as one in the Senate.
Ohio Police Make Arrests in Brutal 2016 Killings of 8 Family Members
Law enforcement officials said a custody battle played a role in the massacre of the Rhoden family in 2016. Members of another family were arrested in connection with the case.
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