Justice Dept.’s Criminal Inquiry of Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms Internally

Behind the scenes, a top department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.

Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine With Minerals Deal

The text of the agreement, made public by Ukraine’s government, made no mention of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long sought.

Trump Administration Cancels $1 Billion in Grants for Student Mental Health

Congress authorized the money in a bipartisan breakthrough around addressing gun violence after a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 children and two teachers.

When Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Came to Yemi Mobolade’s City

A raid on a largely Hispanic nightclub last weekend highlighted the wrenching choices mayors face between anti-Trump constituents and federal pressure for police cooperation.