Louisiana Governor Signs Law Blocking Ex-Prisoner From Taking Office
Calvin Duncan had been exonerated and elected as criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Gov. Jeff Landry eliminated the role as part of an eff…
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Bard College’s President Will Retire After Epstein Revelations
The president, Leon Botstein, who had run Bard for 50 years, faced scrutiny after his connections to Jeffrey Epstein proved to be deeper tha…
Human Remains Found in Tampa Bay Are Identified as Missing Grad Student
A former University of South Florida student has been charged in the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, doctoral students who were re…
Alabama Governor Calls Special Session to Adopt New House Maps
Gov. Kay Ivey said a map that would give Republicans an additional House seat cannot be enacted without Supreme Court action, but she wants …
The Facts on Political Violence and Threats to Presidents
Republican commentators have argued, incorrectly, that political violence is largely a left-wing problem. Liberals have countered by citing …
Secret Service Avoids Hearings for Now on Press Gala Attack
Security questions linger nearly a week after a gunman stormed a security checkpoint at the annual dinner.
Voters Sue Over Louisiana Governor’s Move to Delay Primary
Legal challenges are mounting over the decision to suspend the state’s May House primary after a Supreme Court ruling found that the congr…
After 60 Days, Republican Patience for the Iran War Is Wearing Thin
Months into the operation and with midterms looming, some lawmakers are calling for Congress to restrain the president’s war power or set …
May Day Protests Across the Country Show Support for Workers
Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of th…
Authorities Release Video of Suspect in Correspondents’ Dinner Attack
The F.B.I. and prosecutors shared an annotated video showing the suspect sprinting through a checkpoint and raising a gun. A frame-by-frame …
Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars
President Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week.
Jury Convicts Florida Ex-Congressman of Secretly Lobbying for Venezuela
The nation’s state-run oil company hired David Rivera’s consulting firm for $50 million to influence members of Congress and the White H…