Social Justice Trump Reverses Decades of U.S. Policy to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital Jordan's King Abdullah warned that the move "will have serious implications for security and stability in the Middle East. Kate Wheeling
Environment Ventura Wildfire Forces Tens of Thousands to Evacuate Overnight The blaze that began Monday evening burned 45,000 acres overnight, and was still out of control Tuesday morning. Kate Wheeling
Social Justice Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Travel Ban to Take Full Effect The ban creates varying limits on visas for nationals of six Muslim-majority countries—Libya, Chad, Somalia, Syria, Iran, and Yemen—as well as Venezuela and North Korea. Francie Diep
Environment Trump Declares Massive Downsizing of National Monuments in Utah The decision is sure to face legal challenges from conservation groups and Native American tribes. Kate Wheeling
Economics Republican Tax Bill Clears Senate The vote is a victory for the GOP, but full passage of the legislation is still far from certain. Dwyer Gunn
Environment Trump Administration Decides Not to Require Mining Companies to Pay for Clean-Up The Obama administration proposed the rule last year to ensure that companies demonstrate their ability to pay for environmental clean-up. Emily Moon
News in Brief Michael Flynn Gets Plea Deal, Willing to Testify Against Trump Flynn is willing to testify that Trump directed him to make contact with the Russians. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief FDA Approves Monthly Injection to Treat Opioid Addiction Buprenorphine has long been considered a gold-standard treatment for addiction to prescription painkillers or heroin. Francie Diep
Economics Inspector General Opens Inquiry Into Tax Plan Analysis Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin has failed to fulfill a promise to release the department's analysis of the Republican tax plan. Kate Wheeling
Environment House Votes to Overturn Obama-era Ban, Allowing More Mining in Minnesota Democrats warn that mining expansion could devastate Minnesota's Superior National Forest. Emily Moon