Scholars differ on whether the Constitution lets the president pay debts, whatever Congress says.4 min read

The justices are set to issue far-reaching opinions in a number of cases with major social implications in the coming weeks.7 min read

The president and the speaker of the House have agreed to meet Monday in a last-ditch effort to reach a deal to avoid a default on U.S. sovereign debt.5 min read

The move is in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s “aggressive attempts to erase Black history” and restrict diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Florida schools, the advisory said.  3 min read

China’s deployment of powerful explosives has left the Pentagon trying to close what industry figures call the “molecule gap” by expanding the production and use of CL-20 in the U.S.5 min read

Some officials and residents are in conflict with victims’ supporters over information and legislation.6 min read

Negotiations have hit an impasse, with frustrations boiling over on both sides as the deadline for avoiding a first-ever default approaches.7 min read

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R., Wis.) aims to counter Beijing by telling “American companies to act like American companies.”8 min read

A major dilemma is finding beds for the new arrivals, many of whom were released by federal authorities after entering the U.S. to claim asylum.7 min read

The House speaker is sparring with the White House over spending caps as the default deadline nears.5 min read

The vote marks a cumulation of a tense and historic legislative session.5 min read

Disclosures that the agency used a foreign spying law to gather intelligence on citizen is likely to further complicate the Biden administration’s efforts to persuade Congress to renew it.6 min read