Republicans Fretted Over Ceding Spending Power to Trump. Then They Voted to Do It.
In voting for President Trump’s cancellation of $9 billion in spending they had already approved, Republicans in Congress showed they were willing to cede their power of the purse.Read More
Trump’s Plan to Reopen Alcatraz Appears to Move Forward With Officials’ Visit
Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited the site on Thursday to study whether reopening it as a federal prison could work.Read More
Justice Dept. Asks California Sheriffs for Names of Undocumented Inmates
An A.C.L.U. lawyer said it was possible that any sheriff who complied with the request could be in violation of California’s so-called sanctuary state law.Read More
To Live Up to a Legacy, These Texas High Schoolers Had Two Days to Build a Tiny House
A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title?Read More
Fired D.E.I. Administrator Rachel Dawson Sues the University of Michigan
In her lawsuit, Rachel Dawson denies making antisemitic remarks and accuses the school of racial bias in its investigation and decision-making.Read More
What to Know About the Three Crypto Regulation Bills in Congress
The House this week took up a trio of bills that would establish a federal framework for regulating the cryptocurrency industry. One of the measures cleared Congress and is on its way to enactment.Read More
Crypto Industry Reaches Milestone With Passage of Genius Act
After a week of squabbling in Washington, the cryptocurrency industry secured one of its primary legislative objectives and made progress toward a second one.Read More
Republicans on Senate Panel Vote to Advance Bove’s Nomination After Democrats Storm Out
An even more intense battle is expected on the Senate floor over the nomination of a Trump immigration policy enforcer to a lifetime judicial post.Read More
In the Trump Administration, Watchdogs Are Watching Their Backs
The president has fired or demoted over 20 inspectors general since he took office. Employees say they are demoralized and reluctant to pursue investigations that could prompt political blowback.Read More
Texas Legislature Special Session Will Answer Questions About Redistricting, Floods
A special session of the Texas Legislature will address the deadly floods in Hill Country, but the fireworks will come from President Trump’s demand for a newly gerrymandered House map.Read More