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A protester, who would not identify himself, sits outside the federal courthouse in Portland as his horse, Lady Liberty, gets a drink from a fountain.

Oregon Occupation Trial Draws Crowds, But Still No Verdict

The jury was struggling to reach a verdict in the trial of Ammon and Ryan Bundy and five other people in connection with the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon.

Judge William Pryor, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, moderates a panel discussion during the Federalist Society's National Lawyers Convention in Washington in November 2016.

3 Judges Trump May Nominate For The Supreme Court

President Trump says he plans to announce his pick for the high court vacancy next week. Among the finalists are three judges who were appointed to their current positions by President George W. Bush.

Billboards featuring German Chancellor Angela Merkel (center) and Martin Schulz (left), leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party and candidate for chancellor, are pictured in Berlin on Sept. 17.

Here's What You Need To Know About Germany's Election

Chancellor Angela Merkel looks set to return for a fourth term as Germans head to the polls Sunday. But who her coalition partners will be, and how influential a far-right party will be, are unclear.

A sign at the front of Quiroz's home reads: "June 16, 2018, 15 months since the aggravated kidnapping of Professor Albino Quiroz Sandoval. The human rights of the victim and the family have been violated. There is no prompt and expeditious justice."

Last Year, A Retired Mexican Schoolteacher Vanished. His Family Still Seeks Answers

Albino Quiroz Sandoval left home to go shopping last year and never returned. A man has been arrested, but most crimes in Mexico go unpunished. More than 37,000 people have gone missing since 2007.

A road through the Gila River Indian Community in 2014. The tribe is one of 17 tribal governments the U.S. government announced Monday it had settled lawsuits with, over alleged mismanagement of land and resources.

U.S. Government To Pay $492 Million To 17 American Indian Tribes

The settlement resolves lawsuits alleging the federal government mismanaged tribal land, resources and money. The Obama administration says it has now settled more than $3.3 billion in such suits.

The BMW Oracle trimaran sails past the San Diego skyline during testing, Nov. 25, 2009.

Chula Vista, San Diego To Take Part In White House Smart Cities Initiative

About $80 million in federal funds will be spent on programs aiming to address climate change, transportation, public safety and improved public services.

Tax forms sit on a desk at the start of the tax season rush, inside the offices of tax preparation firm Infinite Tax Solutions, in Boulder, Colo., Jan. 14, 2017.

Final Tax Filing Tips Before April 17 Deadline

Every taxpayer is responsible for the accuracy of his or her own tax returns — even if they used a paid preparer.

No. 3 Justice Department Official Rachel Brand Will Step Down

The associate attorney general's departure will leave a key vacancy in the succession of people who are tasked with overseeing the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Earlier this month, President Trump renominated former FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel (left), seen here in 2013 with current commissioners Mingon Clyburn (center) and Ajit Pai.

Trump Picks Republican Lawyer For FCC Commissioner Seat

President Trump will name former telecom attorney and current FCC lawyer Brendan Carr to serve as a commissioner. He is expected to back Chairman Ajit Pai's efforts to undo net neutrality rules.

A judge said she is puzzled by some of the legal positions taken by former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and doesn't know when she might schedule his trial.

Manafort Case Drags As Judge Puzzles Over Legal Positions

President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort may not face trial until fall. The judge in his case says she's befuddled about some of his arguments in the case.

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