Morgan Stanley Scores an Easier ‘Stress Test’ From the Fed

The investment bank had appealed more stringent oversight in dreaded annual exams, and the Federal Reserve agreed.

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Release of Democrat’s Naval Record Scrambles a Tight Governor’s Race

In the New Jersey governor’s race, Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat, is locked in a bitter battle with Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, over the release of records tied to her military service.

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Journalist Injured in Chaotic Scene at New York Immigration Court

A Turkish journalist was taken away on a stretcher and taken to the hospital after U.S. agents shoved another journalist.

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Trump Cuts to Counterterrorism Funds for New York Reach $187 Million

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York asked that the funding be restored, accusing the Trump administration of “walking away from the fight against terrorism.”

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U.S. Argues That Detained Protesters Can’t Seek Release in Federal Court

A federal appeals court heard arguments over whether noncitizens subject to deportation have the right to challenge their detentions using one of the oldest legal precepts.

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Judge Blocks Trump Move to Cut FEMA Funds Over Immigration Policy

A coalition of blue states and Washington, D.C., accused the Trump administration of illegally “taking money from its enemies” in freezing emergency preparedness grants.

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How Would a Government Shutdown Affect You?

Shutdowns are complicated and could have wide-ranging consequences. Your input can help steer our coverage.

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Trump Threatens to Fire ‘a Lot’ of Federal Workers as Shutdown Looms

A union representing federal workers filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s ability to fire government employees.

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Trump Gave the Military’s Brass a Rehashed Speech. Until Minute 44.

On an almost daily basis, thousands of words pour forth from the president’s mouth. Sometimes, he tucks in a wildly revealing insight about the direction he is taking the country.

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Explaining Democrats’ Misleading Talking Point on the Government Shutdown

Democrats have misused budget jargon to assail the Republican budget proposal as “dirty,” but the bill is considered “clean.”

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