House Passes Bill to Penalize Some Abortion Providers
The measure, which would require that medical providers resuscitate infants born alive during abortions, has no path to enactment after Democrats blocked it this week.
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John Ratcliffe Confirmed as C.I.A. Director
He has offered a vision for a more aggressive spy agency, and his focus on the threat from China is widely shared by Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship
A federal judge in Seattle has issued a temporary order halting the president’s plan.
Tell Us How It Feels to Be a Federal Employee Right Now
We want to know what you think about the changes President Trump is making to federal government jobs. How are the administration’s new policies going to affect you and your work?
‘A Bounty on My Head’: Congress’s First Transgender Member Faces the Trump Era
Representative Sarah McBride did not run for Congress emphasizing L.G.B.T.Q. issues. But since her arrival in Washington, her identity has come under attack from newly empowered Republicans.
Hegseth’s Nomination Faces Test Vote
The vote may indicate whether fresh allegations about his personal conduct that surfaced this week are enough to stop his confirmation.
Trump Revels in a Presidential Perk: The Omnipresent Press Pool
His volubility in his first few days back in office underscores that President Trump is in charge of his own show.
Trump Revokes Security Detail for Pompeo and Others Despite Threats From Iran
The officials had been part of an aggressive posture against Iran during President Trump’s first term.
Justice Dept. Cancels Entry-Level Job Offers in Honors Program
The program, which has functioned quietly for decades, is the latest target of Trump administration appointees who are eager to exert more control over who gets government jobs.
What Republicans Could Cut to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts: Medicaid and More
President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Now Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay for it.