United States Politics and Government

Trump and Family Blur Lines in Deals on Cusp of His Presidency

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Even before the start of the new administration, there has been repeated blurring of lines between the federal government efforts and Trump family businesses.

Mexico-U.S. Migration: What to Know

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Unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border dropped sharply last year. Now, Mexico and countries in Central America are bracing for mass deportations from the U.S. after the Trump administration takes over.

Trump Raises Using Military or Economic Force to Take Greenland and the Panama Canal

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In an hourlong news conference at his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims.

Judge Cannon Blocks Release of Jack Smith’s Report on Trump Documents Investigation

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Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump appointee who dismissed the documents case in its entirety this summer, on Tuesday temporarily barred the special counsel, Jack Smith, from releasing the results of his investigation to the public.

Biden to Designate Chuckwalla and Sáttítla National Monuments in California

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With these two new monuments, Mr. Biden has protected more federal land and waters than any other president, about 674 million acres.

Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports

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The future of the new rule remains in question, however, with President-elect Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House this month.