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Republican Bill Would Limit Judges’ Contempt Power
Democrats have argued that House Republicans’ measure would rob courts of their power by stripping away any consequences for officials who ignore judges’ rulings.
By Michael Gold
The Capitol in Washington.
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Deadlocked Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Religious Charter School in Oklahoma
In a 4-to-4 decision, the court upheld a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that blocked the school.
By Abbie VanSickle and Sarah Mervosh
Trump Administration Opens Investigation Into Diversity Efforts at Virginia School
The inquiry is the latest attempt to apply the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban to K-12 education.
By Dana Goldstein
They Were Days From Getting Engaged. Then They Were Killed in D.C.
Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky met while working at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, her father said. Mr. Lischinsky had just bought an engagement ring, an official said.
By John Yoon, Isabel Kershner and Natan Odenheimer
Suspect Fired at Fallen Victims Even as One Tried to Crawl Away, F.B.I. Affidavit Says
The affidavit describes video of the killings, cites witness accounts and lists evidence found at the scene, including a 9-millimeter handgun.
By Andy Newman and Andrea Kannapell
What We Know About the Accused Gunman in Washington
The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, was charged with gunning down two Israeli Embassy workers outside a Jewish museum in Washington. Here is what we know about him.
By Julie Bosman
Now That House Republicans Took the Plunge, It’s the Senate’s Turn
Senate Republicans say changes are coming for the sprawling domestic policy bill carrying President Trump’s agenda. Their colleagues who took political risks to push it through the House might not like them.
By Carl Hulse
Republican Bill Would Limit Judges’ Contempt Power
Democrats have argued that House Republicans’ measure would rob courts of their power by stripping away any consequences for officials who ignore judges’ rulings.
By Michael Gold
Millions Could Lose Food Stamp Benefits Under Republican Bill, Analysis Finds
Others could see their monthly benefits reduced if the bill were to become law, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
By Tony Romm