How Top Republicans Reacted, or Didn’t, to Trump’s Tweets on Mueller
Some leading Republicans warned the president against firing the special counsel, but many had no response.
White House Memo: Newly Emboldened, Trump Says What He Really Feels
Ignoring the advice of aides over how to deal with the special counsel was the decision of a president who ultimately trusts only his own instincts.
School Officials Wanted Florida Gunman Committed Long Before a Massacre
In 2016, a sheriff’s deputy and two guidance counselors thought Nikolas Cruz should be forcibly committed for psychiatric evaluation, but decided he did not meet the legal criteria, records show.
Before Saudi’s Visit, Administration Implores Congress Not to Block Military Aid
Even as the State Department weighs approval of more than $1 billion in new arms, lawmakers are pushing for a resolution that they say would prevent Washington from giving the Saudis “a blank check.”
Army, Struggling to Get Technology in Soldiers’ Hands, Tries the Unconventional
The new Futures Command, breaking the traditional model of an Army department, will aim to get new weapons rapidly from the lab to the battlefield.
Data Leak Puts Facebook Under Intensifying Scrutiny on Two Continents
American and British lawmakers called on Facebook to explain how a political data firm tied to the Trump campaign harvested private data from more than 50 million users.
Why Are Black Students Punished So Often? Minnesota Confronts a National Quandary
The Trump administration is highlighting the struggles that Minneapolis and St. Paul face with disparities in school discipline, and putting a thumb on the scale.
‘Skinhead Lesbian’ Tweet About Parkland Student Ends Maine Republican’s Candidacy
The State House candidate, Leslie Gibson, made the comment about Emma González, also calling David Hogg a “baldfaced liar.” His remarks prompted others to run.
Escalating Attacks, Trump Denounces Mueller Team as Filled With Partisans
While President Trump had largely sought to avoid alienating the special counsel in recent months, he has shifted his tone in the past two days.
Nancy Pelosi Wants to Lead. More Democratic Candidates Want Her Out.
Conor Lamb’s victory in Pennsylvania, with his vow to oppose Ms. Pelosi, has emboldened other moderate and liberal Democrats to distance themselves from her.
Offshore Drilling Companies Want Less Regulation. But Safety Problems Persist.
The Interior Department conducted surprise inspections in the Gulf of Mexico last week after an alert about “potentially catastrophic” crane accidents.
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