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Chicagoans Resist I.C.E. Agents
Immigration agents are using aggressive tactics. Residents of the sanctuary city are trying to resist them.
Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People
The proposals would transform a program aimed at helping the most vulnerable people in the world into one that gives preference to mostly white people who say they are being...
Can You Trademark Peanut Butter and Jelly? Smucker’s Says Yes.
In a lawsuit, Smucker’s accused Trader Joe’s of selling a copycat version of Uncrustables, its popular, thaw-and-eat peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches.
Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment
Brown was the second university to turn down the deal, which would have given a funding preference to universities that agreed to certain requirements.
Trump Names More Foes He Wants Prosecuted as Bondi and Patel Look On
Top officials, unwilling to fight for the independence of their institutions, watched on Wednesday as President Trump continued his pursuit of controlling law enforcement.
American Flag With Swastika Is Found in Republican Congressman’s Office
Representative Dave Taylor of Ohio condemned the symbol as “vile” and said his office was investigating with the U.S. Capitol Police.
What to Know About the California Special Election
Some 23 million voters have received mail ballots for the Nov. 4 election. The only statewide measure this fall is a redistricting plan spearheaded by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Faulty Engineering Among Causes of Titan Submersible Implosion, NTSB Concludes
Federal investigators blamed experimental designs, undetected damage and construction flaws for the death of all five people aboard the submersible headed to the Titanic wreckage.
Ten Inmates Escaped From a New Orleans Jail. Derrick Groves Stood Out.
In May, 10 inmates escaped from a jail in New Orleans, highlighting the facility’s chronic problems. Derrick Groves was at large for months.
Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela
The development comes as the U.S. military is drawing up options for President Trump to consider, including possible strikes inside the country.
A Military Celebration Sparks Another Newsom-Trump Feud
Gov. Gavin Newsom had feared that the ceremony would send missiles over Interstate 5, but the Marines later said that its “live-fire” would be contained.
Schumer Calls on Trump and Vance to Condemn Young Republicans’ Texts
The top Senate Democrat said the president and Republican leaders had an “obligation to denounce vile rhetoric,” even when it comes from within their own party.