The archive of all headlines from August 02, 2017, organized by time of publication.
President Trump’s administration has been accused of threatening to punish the state of Alaska because of Senator Lisa Murkowski’s opposition to Republican health care proposals.In the past, presidents from both parties have sometimes overplayed their efforts to strong-arm a member of Congress.
The Senate easily confirmed Christopher Wray to lead the FBI on Tuesday, approving President Trump's nominee to succeed James B. Comey. Politics
The Senate easily confirmed Christopher Wray to lead the FBI, approving President Trump's nominee to succeed James B. Comey.
The administration is seeking a Justice Department inquiry into affirmative-action admissions policies, according to a document obtained by The Times.It does not identify who may be at risk of discrimination, but supporters and critics say it targets programs that benefit minorities over other comparable applicants.
Leaders of a prominent black policing group met with Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions to air their concerns.
Leaders of a prominent black policing group met with Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions to air their concerns. OPINION
Leaders of a prominent black policing group met with Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions to air their concerns. Here’s one Republican willing to take on Trump and his party’s ’denial’ Trump helped write his son’s misleading statement about meeting with Russians, White House acknowledges Jonah Goldberg: On epithets, authenticity and Trump’s abnormally long tieEvening Reportlatest headlines Dodgers
The administration is seeking a Justice Department inquiry into affirmative-action admissions policies, according to a document obtained by The Times.It does not identify who may be at risk of discrimination, but supporters and critics say it targets programs that benefit minorities over other comparable applicants.
Sen. Jeff Flake is among the most endangered Republicans running for reelection next year. But he's not exactly acting like it. Dodgers
The administration is seeking a Justice Department inquiry into affirmative-action admissions policies, according to a document obtained by The Times.It does not identify who may be at risk of discrimination, but supporters and critics say it targets programs that benefit minorities over other comparable applicants.
Sen. Jeff Flake is among the most endangered Republicans running for reelection next year. But he's not exactly acting like it. Politics
President has threatened to stop payments that help millions to afford insurance, amid frustration over failure to repeal Obamacare
The administration is seeking a Justice Department inquiry into affirmative-action admissions policies, according to a document obtained by The Times.It does not identify who may be at risk of discrimination, but supporters and critics say it targets programs that benefit minorities over other comparable applicants.
Sanders, a long-time advocate of the single-payer system, to build support for ‘Medicare for All’ proposal before unveiling bill next month
Sanders, a long-time advocate of the single-payer system, to build support for ‘Medicare for All’ proposal before unveiling bill next month
Sen. Jeff Flake is among the most endangered Republicans running for reelection next year. But he's not exactly acting like it. L.A. Now
This winter’s heavy rains buried the Sierra Nevada with snow, blanketing trails and flooding rivers — making summertime hikes in California’s backcountry more treacherous than usual.China's Gobi Desert feeds Yosemite National Park's forest, study says L.A. Now
President Trump has signed the bill tightening sanctions on Russia, issuing a signing statement outlining concerns about the legislation.
Sanders, a long-time advocate of the single-payer system, to build support for ‘Medicare for All’ proposal before unveiling bill next month
The research marks a major milestone and raises the prospect that gene editing may one day protect babies from a variety of conditions.But the achievement, an example of genetic engineering, is sure to renew ethical concerns.
In a major milestone, researchers have found a way to reliably remove disease-causing mutations from human embryos.The achievement raises the prospect that gene editing may one day protect babies from a variety of conditions but is sure to renew ethical concerns.
President says proposal represents ‘the most significant reform to our immigration system in a half century’
The examination has some civil rights advocates fearing an effort by the Trump administration to roll back affirmative action policies. Science Now
The examination has some civil rights advocates fearing an effort by the Trump administration to roll back affirmative action policies. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON