United States Politics and Government

Secret Service Makes Case for Security Funding Amid G.O.P. Unease on Ballroom

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The presidential protection agency detailed how it would use a proposed $1 billion as Republicans asked for more detail and Democrats went on the attack.

Reflecting Pool Repairs Appear Uneven and Behind Schedule, Officials Say

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Work on the iconic National Mall basin appears behind schedule. President Trump initially said he had picked the contractor, then said he did not know it.

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia

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Democrats will choose a candidate in a House battleground in Nebraska that could decide the fate of Omaha’s “blue dot” vote.

Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host’s Racist Remark About Jeffries

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Representative Jen Kiggans, a Republican in a tough re-election fight, faced criticism after she agreed with comments by a local radio host that included a racist line about Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader.

Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation

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Critics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran.

Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats

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State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.

Lawmakers Urge Trump to Move Ahead on Delayed Arms Sale to Taiwan

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The Trump administration has held up the sale for months ahead of President Trump’s meeting this week with President Xi Jinping of China.

Scientists Press Congress on Dismissal of National Science Foundation Board and Research Funding

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The slowed pace of grants by the National Science Foundation, under attack from the White House, could put the United States at a disadvantage with China, the scientists warned.