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Immigration scholars break down some of the immigration terms that are likely to become common during the Trump administration’s…
Immigration scholars break down some of the immigration terms that are likely to become common during the Trump administration’s…
The Philadelphia Police Department plans to expand its use of drones, including as first responders.
While the president has a broad range of immigration and national security powers, he cannot change US law on his own.
The new president has shown clemency to supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
What are the limits on executive orders? They come with serious constraints. A political scientist who studies these orders…
The president has vast authority over the armed forces, but using them to secure the border would quickly unleash legal…
Enforcing immigration law at the border is the federal government’s role. But in Texas, that job has increasingly been…
Biden’s legacy includes elevating science’s influence in federal decision-making and considering the social and ethical…
Donald Trump has touted tariffs as high as 60%. But China’s domestic tech sector may be insulated against such measures.
Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are taking credit for the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. It is expected to take effect…
The mechanics of upending American democracy would entail surmounting a thick tangle of constitutional, bureaucratic, legal…
Though the 22nd Amendment prohibits Trump from being elected president again, it does not prohibit him from serving as president…
Many federal employees fear they may end up in ethical binds, caught between the instructions of their bosses and their…
Joe Biden’s imprint on the federal judiciary goes far beyond his naming of the first Black woman justice to the Supreme…
The wealthiest areas in the US are almost 7 times richer than the poorest regions, a disparity that has nearly doubled since…
The US ambassador to the UN has considerable power and influence over US international affairs.
Three-phased deal will start with the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. If fully implemented, the…
Incoming Trump administration is set to adopt a more hawkish stance on Cuba-US relations – but a more targeted sanctions…
Donald Trump has history on his side when he muses about the US acquiring Greenland. That idea was proposed by military…
Popular memes debating Harris’ racial authenticity say less about the US’s first Black and Indian vice president and…