Politics and Government

What Was the Mueller Investigation? And What Did It Find?

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The appointment of Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel to conduct an investigation related to a sitting president roiled Washington around the start of President Trump’s first term.

Local Sheriffs Voice Frustration With ICE

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As tension builds over immigration raids around the country, local law enforcement officials are increasingly speaking out. We followed a sheriff from Maine who lambasted ICE operations in his state as he traveled to Washington to share concerns with lawmakers.

5 Key Takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s Memoir ‘Where We Keep the Light’

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Politically pointed and heavy on his Jewish faith, the book already has Democrats talking.

Behind the House Vote to Release the Epstein Files

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The House has voted to tell the Justice Department to release the Epstein files, after President Trump caved to pressure from fellow Republicans. Our congressional correspondent Annie Karni describes how Trump’s inability to head off the vote is a sign that his movement is fraying.

The Man Expanding Trump’s Presidential Powers

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Coral Davenport, a New York Times reporter, explains how Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, plans to circumvent Congress’s budgetary powers to advance the Trump administration’s agenda.

Trump Declares Dubious Emergencies to Amass Power, Scholars Say

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In disputes over protests, deportations and tariffs, the president has invoked statutes that may not provide him with the authority he claims.

Trump Wants an Iran Deal, but It May Be Weaker Than His Supporters Demand

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Iran rejects any deal that would ban it from any nuclear enrichment, long a demand of U.S. conservatives.