Redistricting Reform Advocates Say The Real 'Rigged System' Is Gerrymandering
Advocates in Virginia and beyond hope voters will be more engaged in the wake of the 2016 and ready to take on redistricting reform.
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My Unlovely Lady Lump: When MRSA Is Ugly, But Not Life-Threatening
Antibiotic-resistant staph infections don't always start in hospitals, and they aren't always particularly dangerous. But, even after a MRSA-infected wound heals, the bacteria often remain.
Customs And Border Protection Outlines Border Wall Requirements
Customs and Border Protection is asking for designs and prototypes from contractors to build Trump's proposed wall. Some requirements: It has to be at least 18 feet tall and "physically imposing."
Secret Service Employee's Laptop Stolen In New York
It is unclear what information was on the agency-issued laptop, though a spokeswoman says the computers "are not permitted to contain classified information." An investigation is ongoing.
Trump Administration Files Motion Aimed At Controlling Consumer Protection Agency
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in the executive branch, but the president doesn't control it, which he says is unconstitutional. Agency supporters say independence is its strength.
Norwegian Pension Fund Divests From Companies Behind DAPL
KLP is pulling millions of dollars it has invested in companies building and owning the Dakota Access Pipeline. The decision was reportedly driven by pressure from Norway's indigenous Sami peoples.
Florida Gov. Removes State Attorney From Death Penalty Case
After saying she wouldn't seek the death penalty, a state attorney was removed from prosecuting a high-profile killing case by Florida Gov. Rick Scott. The state death penalty continues to be debated.
The Axis Of Awkward: When Merkel Met Trump
It's hard to imagine two more different political figures. Whether these polar opposites can collaborate may be the single biggest factor in determining the future of the trans-Atlantic partnership.
Trump Stands By Unproven Wiretap Claim At Joint News Conference With Merkel
In an awkward moment, Trump referred to 2013 revelations the NSA spied on the German chancellor: "We have something in common." The leaders, meeting for the first time, also spoke of trade and NATO.
Travel Ban Legal Battles Continue, As Administration Appeals New Injunction
Before President Trump's second travel ban could take effect, two judges blocked it. The Justice Department has filed a notice of appeal in one of those cases, setting up another showdown.