Kamala Harris Explains Support for Legalizing Marijuana
Asked about reports that she was opposed to the legalization of marijuana, Kamala Harris joked: "Half my family is from Jamaica. Are you kidding me?"
PayPal Offers $25M in Advances to Federal Workers
Federal workers who are PayPal Credit customers can receive a one-time cash advance of $500.
Federal Employees Losing $200 Million Each Work Day
The average federal worker has missed over $5,000 in wages during the shutdown, the Times analysis showed.
Barr Says He'd Prefer Federal Prohibition on Marijuana
Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general William Barr told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he thinks "it's a mistake to back off on marijuana."
Wife of Furloughed Federal Worker Wins $100,000 Lottery
About 800,000 federal workers missed a pay check last Friday.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Birth Control Rules
A federal judge in California on Sunday blocked new Trump administration rules that would have allowed more employers to opt out of providing women with free birth control.
Federal Union Workers Protest Trump's Arrival in Texas
Federal union workers convened in McAllen, Texas, to protest the shutdown as the president arrived at the border.
Federal Judge Overturns Trump's Asylum Rules
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. blocked the Trump administration's revised standards for asylum on Wednesday, handing down a sweeping injunction that also requires the government to bring back deported applicants for new interviews.
Trump's Inauguration Committee Under Investigation: WSJ
Materials seized from Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen reportedly prompted the investigation.
NY AG Suing Target, Walmart for Contaminated Toys
"No one should have to worry that their child's toy may be toxic. It's a parent's worst nightmare," New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood said.
Prosecutors Say Trump Directed A Criminal Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors suggest that Donald Trump committed a federal crime when he directed his then-attorney Michael Cohen to pay off two women during the 2016 campaign.
Federal Agents Raid Trump's Ex-Tax Attorney's Office
Edward Burke worked with Trump for more than a decade to lower property taxes on the president's Chicago buildings by more than $14 million.
Former Trump Student Loan Chief Starts Watchdog Group
The former overseer of the $1.5 trillion U.S. student loan market for the Trump administration said the federal government helped lenders go after delinquent borrowers.
Matthew Whitaker May Have Already Violated Federal Law
Matthew Whitaker may have violated the Hatch Act by continuing to receive thousands of dollars in political contributions as a federal employee.
U.S. Will Soon Spend More on Interest Than Medicaid
Interest on debt is rapidly becoming a larger share of the U.S. GDP, setting up a bipartisan battle over competing spending on health care, education and defense.
How Long Could Cesar Sayoc Jr. Face in Prison?
The charges against Sayoc could mean decades in prison.
Judge Strikes Down More Trump Executive Orders
Judge Jackson wrote that most of the major aspects of Trump's executive orders "conflict with congressional intent in a manner that cannot be sustained."
Did Trump Admit to a Federal Crime on 'Fox & Friends'?
"President Trump just stumbled right into that second federal offense."
Feds Investigating If Duck Boat Accident Was Crime
The Coast Guard has referred the case to federal officials.
Judge Tells ACLU, Officials To Create Asylum Plan
"Children should not be left to navigate the US asylum system alone," the ACLU said.
Judge Says Trump Administration Must Fully Restore DACA
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration failed to give sufficient reason for ending the DACA program
Duterte Banned From Running Again
The president will oversee the country's transition to a federal constitution in 2022 but will not be allowed to seek re-election.
Trump Nominates Mainstream Republican Federal Judges
"If Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio had been president, their appointments would have looked very similar."
Trump Faces Federal Workers Lawsuit
President Trump was in hot water with federal workers after his recent executive order placed restrictions on union representation.
Mayors Are Making Decisions the Government Won't
Why are cities important in the United States for instituting change? Metropolitan areas are where most people live and work.
Court Rules Second Amendment Doesn't Protect AR-15s
AR-15s and large-capacity magazines are beyond the scope of the Second Amendment and may be banned, the court ruled.
What Is a Stock Market Correction?
A stock market "correction" means there was a dip in the market, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. In this case, it may reflect a promising economy.
Trump's Janet Yellen Replacement Will Decide Her Legacy
Yellen's policies as the Federal Reserve chairwoman helped lower unemployment and spur the country's economic recovery after the 2008 financial crisis, but her legacy will partially depend in part on her successor, Jerome Powell.
Would a Shutdown Halt the Trump-Russia Probes?
In addition to the special counsel, three committees in Congress are conducting investigations.