Legal Scholars Support Reassigned Climate Scientist
Advocacy groups are weighing in on behalf of Joel Clement, a climate change scientist who says he was reassigned in retaliation for his views.
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On Capitol Hill, 'See You in September' Is A Refrain Without Romance
A default on U.S. debt is unknown territory. It's never happened. That may make some people say: "Let's try it." But those might not be the people you want to trust with your life savings.
September To Forget? Trump's Legacy Flounders, As He Seeks Signature Accomplishment
The president is still in search of a major legislative achievement, and he appears no closer to one with a busy September ahead.
Trump Says Jobs Can Close Racial Divides. Here's Why That's Unlikely
The unemployment rate for black Americans has been roughly double the unemployment rate for white Americans for a very long time.
Judge Rules That Cherokee Freedmen Have Right To Tribal Citizenship
A federal judge has ruled in favor of descendants of enslaved people owned by members of the tribe in the 19th century. The tribe's attorney general says he does not intend to appeal the decision.
Longtime Trump Lawyer Denies Allegations In Infamous Dossier
Michael Cohen offers a point-by-point response to the allegations in an explosive but unverified dossier alleging ties between the Trump camp and Russia.
Are Trump's Foreign Policy Stumbles First-Year Growing Pains Or A Reason For Worry?
University of Virginia historians say tumult isn't unexpected in the first year of a new administration. But there are questions about whether the Trump administration is prepared to handle crises.
Why Approving Emergency Funding For Harvey Might Not Be Easy For Congress
Billions of dollars will be needed to clean up and rebuild in areas hit by Harvey. Passing that funding is one more must-do item on the list for a Congress that has struggled to get things done.
Can Trump Show A Nation He Cares?
The president heads to Texas on Tuesday to survey the damage from Hurricane Harvey. It will be a test of his young presidency to show empathy and competence in responding to a historic storm.
Trump Lawyer Emailed Senior Russian Aide About Real Estate Proposal
Michael Cohen acknowledged reaching out to Vladimir Putin's office to ask for help with a potential Trump Tower in Moscow, but says nothing came of it.