Forest Service Closes 57 Research Stations as Wildfire Season Approaches
The USDA is shutting down 57 of 77 Forest Service research facilities in 31 states, all 9 regional offices, and moving HQ out of DC — right before fire season.
Politics
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 1 in Trump v. Barbara and appeared likely to side against the administration's executive order ending automatic birthright citizenship.
DHS Shutdown Enters Day 53 as House Returns Without a Vote
The DHS shutdown reached day 53 with the House back from recess but no vote scheduled, as TSA lines grow and Trump signs a memorandum to pay officers.
War Powers at Day 38 With 21 Days Left and No Congressional Action
The War Powers Resolution clock ticks to day 38 with 21 days remaining until the April 29 deadline — and Congress has taken no action to limit the president's war powers.
Don Lemon's FACE Act Case Heads to Pre-Trial Motions
Pre-trial motions in Don Lemon's federal FACE Act case are set for April 9, two days away, as the constitutional challenge to the law gains momentum.
Robert Mueller, FBI Director and Trump Investigator, Dies at 81
Robert Mueller, who led the FBI for 12 years and the investigation into Trump's 2016 campaign, died March 20 at 81; Trump said he was "glad he's dead."