Politics
Justice Thomas Says Leaked Opinion Destroyed Trust at the Supreme Court
May 14, 2022
Justice Thomas Says Leaked Opinion Destroyed Trust at the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The leak of a draft opinion has done irreparable damage to the Supreme Court, Justice Clarence Thomas said…
‘Spend This Money’: Biden Calls on States to Devote Stimulus Funds to Police
May 14, 2022
‘Spend This Money’: Biden Calls on States to Devote Stimulus Funds to Police
WASHINGTON — Flanked by police chiefs from across the United States, President Biden on Friday praised state and local governments…
What the Jan. 6 Panel Wants to Learn From 5 G.O.P. Lawmakers
May 14, 2022
What the Jan. 6 Panel Wants to Learn From 5 G.O.P. Lawmakers
WASHINGTON — In deciding to take the highly unusual step of issuing subpoenas to five Republican members of Congress, the…
For Many Pennsylvania Voters, Trumpism Is Bigger Than Trump
May 14, 2022
For Many Pennsylvania Voters, Trumpism Is Bigger Than Trump
LAUGHLINTOWN, Pa. — Michael Testa, 51, an Army veteran and handyman, drives a minivan plastered with stickers reading “Trump Won.”…
House Plans Vote to Ease Formula Crisis as Biden Pledges Quick Action
May 14, 2022
House Plans Vote to Ease Formula Crisis as Biden Pledges Quick Action
WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday that the House would take action next week to address the baby…
New Biden Administration Rules for Charter Schools Spur Bipartisan Backlash
May 14, 2022
New Biden Administration Rules for Charter Schools Spur Bipartisan Backlash
WASHINGTON — New rules proposed by the Education Department to govern a federal grant program for charter schools are drawing…
Under Pressure to Act, White House Says It’ll Address Formula Shortage
May 13, 2022
Under Pressure to Act, White House Says It’ll Address Formula Shortage
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said on Thursday that it was working to address a worsening nationwide shortage of infant…
Harris Emerges as the Voice of Abortion Rights in the Biden Administration
May 13, 2022
Harris Emerges as the Voice of Abortion Rights in the Biden Administration
WASHINGTON — With three words last week, Vice President Kamala Harris inserted herself forcefully into the roiling debate over abortion…
A Battle Over How to Battle Over Roe: Protests at Justices’ Homes Fuel Rancor
May 13, 2022
A Battle Over How to Battle Over Roe: Protests at Justices’ Homes Fuel Rancor
WASHINGTON — For the protesters chanting loudly outside Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh’s home, incivility was the point. They said they…
The Looming End to Abortion Rights Gives Liberal Democrats a Spark
May 13, 2022
The Looming End to Abortion Rights Gives Liberal Democrats a Spark
The Democratic primary in North Carolina’s first congressional district had been a low-key affair, despite a new Republican-drawn map that…