As the Posse Comitatus Act has been interpreted by the courts, civilian law-enforcement officials cannot make "direct active use" of military personnel, including using federal military forces, over ...

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WASHINGTON — The congressional leaders couldn’t contain their concern. Essential government services were at risk. Needy children could suffer. Disaster preparedness was under threat. “You’re talking ...

On this episode of The Time of Monsters: Chris Lehmann on racism, austerity and the Democrats finding courage. Jeet Heer The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer The Time of Monsters podcast features ...

U.S. Senators are set to try again to pass a funding bill to reopen the government. Donald Trump health update issued after physical Prince William Fights Back Tears in an Emotional New Interview 4 ...

We look at where the willingness among Democrats and Republicans is to end the government shutdown, as well as U.S. strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean. We're joined now by NPR senior ...

One test of a nation-changing law is that it remains a centerpiece of American life and Washington’s pitched political fights long after the president responsible left office. Franklin Roosevelt’s New ...

Since Democrats have shut down the federal government because they want another $1.5 trillion bailout of ObamaCare, it’s a good time to remind everyone that the law has been a wide-ranging and ...

President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting ...

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he’s working to determine which "Democrat" agencies will face cuts after Democrats and Republicans failed to reach an agreement on a government funding package.

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The federal government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill. Agencies and departments each have their own operational procedures during a shutdown, and they have issued ...