Unions to Ask Court to Block Trump Layoffs During Shutdown

Labor groups are set to square off against the Trump administration one day after the president renewed his threat to cut “Democrat programs.”

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Voting Rights Act’s Impact Has Reached Far Outside the South

While the 1965 law was adopted in response to discriminatory practices in southern states, it has affected states and localities nationwide.

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Rearguments are rare, and they can signal major upheavals.

A characteristic move of the court led by Chief Justice Roberts is to go big only after an initial encounter, as it did in the Citizens United campaign finance case.

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Who are the lawyers appearing before the court?

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‘Politics drove this map.’ How Louisiana settled on its district lines.

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L.A. County Declares State of Emergency Over Immigration Raids

The move would allow county officials to provide financial aid to those affected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

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Clashes Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Kill at Least 12

The fighting, along the countries’ border, also injured more than 100 people. Tensions have sharply escalated over the past week. Both sides accused the other of striking first.

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Putin Welcomes Syria’s New President in Moscow, While Still Harboring al-Assad

The meeting in Moscow between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria showcased the adaptability of two leaders once at odds.

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How Do You Move a Stegosaurus Skeleton? Very Carefully.

The American Museum of Natural History is relocating Apex, a 150-million-year-old skeleton, to a new spot near its dinosaur halls.

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One Way to Shake Up Museum Curation? Hand the Keys to the Kids.

As U.S. institutions reimagine their programming, some are adopting a new approach: recruiting young people to organize their shows.

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