J.D. Scholten, a state representative who is also a minor-league baseball pitcher, said he had felt compelled to take on Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, after her defense of Medicaid cuts. Read full article
J.D. Scholten Will Challenge Joni Ernst in Iowa Senate Race Read More »
The president is set to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum this week, even as the courts are challenging the legitimacy of other levies.
As Courts Call Tariffs Into Question, Trump Again Turns to His Favorite Tool Read More »
The attack in Colorado on a march for Israeli hostages on Sunday contributed to a sense that simply existing in public as a Jewish person is increasingly dangerous. Read full article
After Several Attacks, Heightened Anxiety Among American Jews Read More »
Unlawful border crossings dominate the political debate about immigration. But estimates suggest 40 percent of undocumented people entered the United States with a visa. Read full article
Visa ‘Overstays’ May Not Get Much Attention but They Are Common Read More »
The justices added four cases to their docket for next term, including a lawsuit brought by a conservative group challenging an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted after Election Day. Read full article
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to Illinois Mail-In Ballot Law Read More »
It is not clear whether the chief judge now handling the case at Guantánamo Bay is serving as a caretaker or will hold hearings this summer. Read full article
Fourth Military Judge in Sept. 11 Case Retires Read More »
Increased use of “buy now, pay later” loans may signal shifting consumer habits, but could also be a troubling sign of financial stress.
Consumers Are Financing Their Groceries. What Does It Say About the Economy? Read More »
Prosecutors aren’t the only ones arguing for a smaller Google. Some critics say it might be better for investors, customers and innovation. Read full article
What if Google Just Broke Itself Up? A Tech Insider Makes the Case. Read More »
Huge deficits are already making bond investors nervous. Economists warn that could make it harder to respond to future crises.
Economists Question G.O.P. Bill: Why Increase the Deficit in Good Times? Read More »
The case from Maryland was the court’s latest opportunity to apply its recently announced history-based test for assessing the constitutionality of gun control laws. Read full article
Supreme Court Turns Down Challenge to Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles Read More »
