President Trump has approved disaster aid requests more slowly than any predecessor since 1989 and denied requests from Democratic states at notably higher rates than Republican states, according to AP analysis.

The Trump administration is seeking federal approval for a permanent fence around Lafayette Park and an underground visitor screening facility to enhance White House security amid heightened assassination attempt concerns.

R. Kelly has formally submitted a commutation request to President Donald Trump, seeking a reduction of his 31-year prison sentence for racketeering, sex trafficking, and child abuse offenses.

President Trump fired a newly appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle within an hour of his court-sanctioned appointment, intensifying conflict between the judicial and executive branches over prosecutorial authority.

Arizona’s Maricopa County election officials reached a settlement this week, ending a legal dispute between the county recorder and the board of supervisors over election administration responsibilities.

The New York Times filed a motion to quash Justice Department subpoenas served on journalists covering security concerns about a Qatari-gifted Air Force One, escalating a clash between press freedom and government oversight.

The House defeated an amendment to cut $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, though over 100 Democrats voted for it, reflecting party divisions ahead of midterm elections.