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During his tenure as president, Trump has signed a series of executive orders rolling back Obama-era regulations.

How Trump Has Put His Mark On Policy, Slowly

A year after the consequential 2016 presidential election, some policies have changed. Others have remained surprisingly sticky.

President Donald Trump with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, speaks before a ceremonial swearing-in in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.

President Trump Hosts Ceremonial Swearing-In Of Justice Kavanaugh

New Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is returning to the White House for a televised appearance Monday with President Donald Trump less than a month before pivotal congressional elections.

Prosecutors in Washington have asked a judge to limit sharing information in a case involving Russia's "Internet Research Agency," fearful that data could end up in the hands of Russian intelligence.

Leery Of Russian Spies, Special Counsel Asks Judge To Limit Information Sharing

Lawyers for special counsel Robert Mueller are asking a judge to limit the amount of information they must share with a Russian company, warning it could wind up in the hands of Russian intelligence.

"If you do say, 'Yes, my child has seen a counselor or a therapist or a psychologist,' what does the school then do with that?" asks Laura Goodhue, who has a 9-year-old son on the autism spectrum and a 10-year-old son who has seen a psychologist.

Parents Are Leery Of Schools Requiring 'Mental Health' Disclosures By Students

Florida school districts now have to ask if a new student has ever been referred for mental health services. It's a legislative attempt to help troubled kids. Will it work, or increase stigma instead?

Government scientists are working on a climate assessment that among other things will help predict "sunny day" floods like this one in Miami Beach, Fla., in 2015.

Huge Federal Climate Enterprise At Stake As Trump Team Moves In

The country's single biggest source of climate information is the federal government. What happens if a Trump administration tries to censor it?

The FBI seal is attached to a podium prior to Director Christopher A. Wray speaking at a news conference at FBI Headquarters, Thursday in Washington, D.C.

The Huge Justice Department IG Report Is Out. What Comes Next?

There is political ammunition both for Republicans and Democrats in the massive opus, but the report isn't an ending — it's only an inflection point in a broader saga.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers escort a man who was arrested in a New York City apartment building. New York is a city that won't detain noncitizens on behalf of the federal government.

DHS Publishes List of Jurisdictions That Rejected Immigrant Detainer Requests

The Trump administration has ratcheted up pressure on sanctuary jurisdictions by publicizing the first weekly list of cities and counties that have ignored federal requests for cooperation.

Rep. Chris Collins, R-NY, walks out of a New York court house. He faces charges related to insider trading.

Congressman Charged With Insider Trading Changes His Mind: He Won't Run Again

Rep. Chris Collins said that by suspending his campaign, he was acting in the best interests of his constituents, the GOP and President Trump. But his name may stay on the ballot anyway.

Rev. Brad Wells, left, Rev. Patrick Mahoney and Paula Oas, kneel in prayer in front of the Supreme Court in December as justices hear arguments in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case.

Religion, The Supreme Court And Why It Matters

With President Trump set to name the next justice to the high court soon, it's worth noting it was once dominated by Protestant Christians. Now, it is now more Jewish, Catholic and conservative.

Teachers With Student Debt: The Struggle, The Causes And What Comes Next

More than 2,000 teachers responded to our survey. Some called their student loan debt "an albatross around my neck," others simply said, "Help!"

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