Henry Gass

Prosecutors typically have little difficulty securing indictments from grand juries. In Washington and Los Angeles, where President Donald Trump has surged troops and federal agents, juries have issued a string of rare rejections.

The standard of Federal Reserve independence is under strain, as President Trump presses for lower interest rates and seeks to oust Lisa Cook from the central bank’s board.

Redistricting has long represented zero-sum politics. But this summer has seen new heights in partisanship. The fight in Texas and efforts it has inspired in California and other states show that the gloves are off.

The court reached the end of June having issued almost twice as many emergency orders as it did merits opinions. Is this an anomaly, or the start of a new normal?

As recovery efforts continue in Texas, details are emerging about how the area could have been better prepared. Political will is growing for statewide action.

Following catastrophic flooding in central Texas, residents are launching donation drives and bringing supplies to hard-to-reach neighbors.

Whether the courts will allow President Trump to redefine birthright citizenship through executive order remains to be seen. But the Supreme Court on Friday offered his White House a big win.

The Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to deport migrants to countries other than their own. The decision opens the door to faster removals of people in the U.S. without authorization.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law prohibiting gender-transition care for minors. Chief Justice Roberts noted transgender policies should be set by elected officials and the democratic process.

Courts are hearing hundreds of cases involving the Trump administration. Here’s an overview of where courts are restraining or approving of the president’s actions.