Sidelining of DOJ’s Civil Rights Division in ICE shooting is unusual, experts say

In the week since the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent, a dozen Justice Department prosecutors and career officials have left their positions — some of whom have expressed frustration over the department’s handling of the case. Senior U.S. Justice Department leaders have ordered federal prosecutors who specialize in probing civil

Senate passes 3-bill partial funding package, sending it to Trump

Washington — The Senate passed a three-bill package Thursday that funds parts of the government, clearing the legislation before leaving Washington for a weeklong recess ahead of the end-of-month deadline to avert a partial shutdown.  The Senate approved the package in a 82 to 15 vote, sending it to President Trump’s desk.  It includes funding

What is the Insurrection Act, and why is Trump threatening to invoke it?

Washington — President Trump said Thursday he might invoke a centuries-old law known as the Insurrection Act to send troops into Minnesota, threatening a major escalation between the federal government and state officials. “If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of

Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled

Washington — Republican senators said Thursday that a long-sought bipartisan compromise to extend the expired Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits for two years has stalled.  “We are in a little bit of a pothole,” GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said, blaming Democratic leaders for the lack of movement on the issue. “So

María Machado visits Trump after offering to share Nobel with him

Washington — President Trump hosted Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for lunch Thursday, after Machado earlier this month offered to share her Nobel Prize with him for what she said was his “historic” action in Venezuela, the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power. “I certainly would love to be able to personally tell him