Running Uphill: The Challenge of Unseating Dianne Feinstein
A prominent Democrat in the nation’s most Democratic state struggles for traction against Dianne Feinstein. At 84, she is a California fixture.
Heads Up: From Blight to Bright Lights in Memphis
In a city long known for its crime problem, increased local efforts have transformed blighted areas into buzzy social hot spots, attracting tourists along the way.
Trump and North Korea Rebuff Bolton’s ‘Libya Model’
John Bolton, the national security adviser, says the dismantling of Libya’s nuclear weapons program provides a playbook for North Korean denuclearization. The idea is provoking a lot of resistance and confusion.
Justice Dept. Restricts a Common Tactic of Immigration Judges
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that immigration courts could no longer rely on a practice that delays proceedings to remove an immigrant from the country.
Yanny or Laurel? The Trump White House Wants to Play, Too
The senior adviser heard ‘Laurel.’ The press secretary heard ‘Yanny.’ And the president heard something else altogether.
Miss America Appoints Women to Top Positions, Months After Email Scandal
The organization is “ushering in a new era of progressiveness,” it said, after former top leaders stepped down over emails that insulted pageant winners.
Trump Administration to Tie Health Facilities’ Funding to Abortion Restrictions
The change would bar the staff of reproductive health groups from providing abortions or referring patients to abortion clinics or risk losing federal family planning funds.
Chance of Nafta Deal in 2018 Diminishes as Talks Drag Past Congressional Deadline
The Trump administration had hoped a revised deal would reach the current Congress, in which Republicans control both chambers. Now, those prospects are diminishing by the day.
White House Memo: ‘Bigger Than Watergate’? Both Sides Say Yes, but for Different Reasons
Forty-four years after Richard Nixon resigned, critics of President Trump see an even worse scandal. Mr. Trump says the real outrage is the investigation.
Congressional Candidates, Not Mueller, Could Decide Trump’s Future
The idea of impeachment raises the stakes for control of Congress this November and potentially puts the idea front and center in the midterm elections.
Michigan State Faces a Long Road Ahead Despite Settling Nassar Lawsuits
The university reached a $500 million agreement with women abused by Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar. But the battles are far from over.
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