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'Nothing short of inhumane': Union sues Trump administration over shutdown

A new lawsuit was filed against the Trump administration over the government shutdown, claiming it's illegal for agencies to force employees to work without pay.

By Deanna Paul · Read more

Analysis

President Trump's error-filled holiday tweets on the border wall

The president kept tweeting during the government shutdown, but his claims were often suspect.

By Glenn Kessler · Read more

Trump invites congressional leaders to White House for border security briefing

The president's new year began in isolation at the White House, awaiting a showdown with Democrats.

By Anne Gearan and Erica Werner · Read more

Killings in Chicago fall 15% from year before

A roundup of news from across the nation.

Analysis

The Trailer: Welcome to the 2020 Democratic primary

In this edition: The 2020 presidential primary gets underway, the left debates Warren versus Sanders, and anti-Pelosi Democrats get some primary challenge noise.

By David Weigel · Read more

Top Pentagon spokeswoman resigns amid internal investigation

It was unclear whether Dana W. White's departure Monday night was related to the probe of whether she mistreated employees. Her move came within hours of Mattis's resignation.

By Thomas Heath · Read more