Homeland Security Nominee Clears Key Hurdle
If confirmed, Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma would be taking over the department at a sensitive moment.
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More Cesar Chavez Fallout Expected After Sex Abuse Accusations
Some states and cities have canceled their observances of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31. Los Angeles leaders said they planned to change the …
The States Pushing for Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms
Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas have passed laws requiring the posters in public schools. Several other states are considering similar measure…
Musk Whips Up Frenzy Against Thune Over Voter ID Bill
The billionaire Elon Musk is furiously pushing on social media for Senator John Thune, the majority leader, to pass the SAVE America Act. Bu…
She Killed a Family With Her Speeding Car. Is Probation Enough?
Two years ago, an older driver killed a couple, their toddler and their baby as her vehicle sped through San Francisco. A judge has indicate…
‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters
Prosecutors have struggled to prove in court what the president and his aides have repeatedly said in public: that a network of leftist acti…
‘We’re Just Seen as Sex Objects’: Dolores Huerta’s Years in the U.F.W.
The co-founder of the United Farm Workers talked about her relationship with Cesar Chavez, and the night he raped her.
Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens
Across both of his terms, President Trump has granted clemency to more than 70 allies, donors and others convicted in fraud cases.
Afroman Wins Civil Trial Over Use of Police Raid Footage in His Music Videos
Seven law enforcement officers had accused the rapper, whose name is Joseph E. Foreman, of causing them “humiliation” by using images fr…
Joseph Duggar of ‘19 Kids and Counting’ Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges
Mr. Duggar, a former star of the TLC reality show, was arrested in Arkansas and was awaiting extradition to Florida, where the authorities s…
F.B.I. Investigates Joe Kent, Whose Resignation Over Iran War Angered Trump
Mr. Kent is under investigation for a possible intelligence leak, according to people familiar with the situation. The inquiry is said to pr…
Newsmax Executive Named as Voice of America’s Deputy
The appointment raised concerns that the Trump administration would try to erode the news group’s independence after picking a deputy who …