U.S. Embassy In South Korea Removes Its Black Lives Matter Banner
According to multiple news reports, the banner was taken down after President Trump and senior State Department officials expressed displeasure with it.
Politics & Government
Russian Court Convicts An American Of Spying
A Russian court has convicted an American, Paul Whelan, Monday of spying and sentenced him to 16 years of hard labor. The case could have repercussions for the already troubled U.S.-Russia relations.
How The Supreme Court's Ruling May Affect The Trump Administration's Actions
The Supreme Court's Monday ruling may have an immediate effect on actions taken by the Trump administration, including a rule change that removed discrimination protections for LGBTQ in health care.
Chaos In Primary Elections Raises Fears For November
Recent primaries have exposed an overtaxed voting system and raised questions about how much can be fixed by November.
Thomasville March Brings Community, Police Together
Area protests over the death of George Floyd continued over the weekend.
What Federal Police Reform Could Include — And What The Sticking Points May Be
After nearly three weeks of protests, several police departments have already moved to make reforms, but when it comes to sweeping national change, it's not clear how far Washington will go.
Supreme Court Will Not Reexamine Doctrine That Shields Police In Misconduct Suits
Justice Clarence Thomas dissents, saying the "qualified immunity doctrine appears to stray from the statutory text."
Fired Florida Data Scientist Launches A Coronavirus Dashboard Of Her Own
Rebekah Jones says she was fired after refusing to manipulate COVID-19 data. Her new portal is a reflection of how contentious coronavirus data has become amid battles over the states' reopening.
Virginia Rep. Riggleman, Who Officiated Same-Sex Wedding, Loses Republican Primary
The first-term congressman lost to challenger Bob Good, who had called Riggleman "out of step with the base of the party" on marriage, immigration and other issues.
'The Art Of Her Deal' Aims To Show Melania Trump As An Influential Collaborator
The flattening effect of political discourse, insipidity of the first lady role and her own remoteness have led us to either forget she has an inner life — or to imagine her as an elegant prisoner.