Border Wall Not High Priority for Front-Line Agents, Study Finds
A report released by Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee found that agents more often cited needs for technology and personnel to secure the border with Mexico.
House Passes Bill That Would Give Patients Access to Experimental Drugs
Supporters of the “right to try” bill said it would give dying patients a chance to obtain potentially helpful prescription drugs without waiting for the completion of clinical trials.
Ruth Wakefield, Who Invented the Chocolate Chip Cookie
Legend has it that Wakefield was trying a variation on a butterscotch dessert when she decided to let the chocolate chips fall where they may.
Memphis Pastor Who Admitted to ‘Sexual Incident’ With Student 20 Years Ago Resigns
The pastor, Andy Savage, said he made a mistake in how he first addressed the allegations from Jules Woodson in January. He left his position at Highpoint Church this week.
Ex-Chief of C.I.A. Suggests Putin May Have Compromising Information on Trump
John O. Brennan said Russia may have compromising information on President Trump, setting off furious speculation about whether the former spy chief was basing that assertion on inside information.
F.B.I. Investigated Sessions for Possible Perjury Over Russia Denials
Andrew G. McCabe, whom Mr. Sessions fired last week, authorized the investigation. Mr. Sessions inaccurately testified that he had no contacts with Russians.
Trump Plans Stiff Trade Tariffs and Other Penalties on China
The president, denouncing China’s trade practices, will announce a range of restrictions on Chinese imports and investment, raising concerns of a trade war.
Trump, Defending Call With Putin, Attacks ‘Crazed’ Media and His Predecessors
The president argued that the conversation in which he congratulated President Vladimir V. Putin could help relations with Russia and, in turn, national security interests.
Florida School, on Edge Since Shooting, Requires Students to Carry Clear Backpacks
The new rule was imposed after two students were caught with knives this week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people were shot to death last month.
Auction of Oil Drilling Tracts in Gulf Draws Tepid Interest
Companies bid on only 1 percent of the acreage offered, a setback for Trump administration efforts to revive offshore production.
How 2 Gulf Monarchies Sought to Influence the White House
Hundreds of pages of correspondence between two intermediaries reveal an active effort to win over President Trump on behalf of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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