Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots
Lawyers for the groups made their arguments Thursday during a hearing before a federal judge.
National Politics
Read More
Congress moves to raise retirement age for Capitol Police as threats against lawmakers mount
Raising the age could help the Capitol Police force stem its personnel shortages, which Chief Michael Sullivan told Congress earlier this year “span all operational units.”
Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
This is the second such DOJ allegation against a medical school this month.
Kentucky Republicans love Trump. Will they ignore him and reelect Thomas Massie?
The race is shaping into a broader test of how much sway Trump still holds over Republican primary voters.
Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip included ‘VIP snorkel’ at a Pearl Harbor memorial
Exclusive government emails reveal Kash Patel took a controversial “VIP snorkel” at the USS Arizona, a hallowed site and military cemetery.
Trump administration pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid
The Trump administration announced $1.8 billion in U.N. aid, defending the U.S. record despite cutting billions in foreign aid.
Law firms urge appeals court to keep blocking Trump’s sanctions against them
An attorney for four prestigious law firms argues that Trump’s sanctions violate the First Amendment and the rule of law.
US Border Patrol chief announces his resignation in a Fox News interview
The head of the federal agency that patrols the borders of the United States says he’s resigning. Michael Banks of the U.S. Border Patrol told Fox News on Thursday that his resignation was effective immediately.
This court became a symbol of Trump’s immigration crackdown. Now it’s at the center of a House race
Both candidates have made the Trump administration’s treatment of migrants at 26 Federal Plaza a feature of their campaigns.
Jeffries’ job grows more difficult in race for House and speaker’s gavel
The political landscape amid redistricting is a test for Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats regain power.