Politics

Take 18 U.S. Code § 872: “Extortion by officers or employees of the United States.” Or 18 U.S. Code § 610: “Coercion of political activity.”

Prosecutors allege that Henry Kyle Frese discussed intelligence reports with reporters, expanding a crackdown on leaks that has accelerated under Trump.

George W. Bush is not a “kind, sweet man.” There is nothing “beautiful” about him. He was a monster as governor of Texas and a monster as president.

“What candidates like Morgan Harper and Jessica Cisneros are saying is that any Democrat representing a safe Democratic district should be put on watch.”

The Massachusetts AFL-CIO unanimously passed a resolution that makes supporting Medicare for All a prerequisite for a presidential endorsement.

Democrats have sidestepped the question of Hunter Biden’s ethics, and how much responsibility Joe Biden deserves. Republicans, though, have no such qualms.

Three cases before the Supreme Court threaten to gut sex discrimination laws. Already imperiled transgender and queer workers could be the hardest hit.

Emails provided to The Intercept shed light on an ongoing power struggle between the attorney general and the Philadelphia district attorney.

Donald Trump’s betrayal of the Syrian Kurds prompted a rare outburst of dissent on the president’s favorite television network.

Kathryn and James Murdoch have begun a major push into American politics ahead of 2020. But their foray into Pennsylvania raises questions.