Politics

Justice Department to make it easier for police to seize property from crime suspects

By Sadie Gurman, Kyle Potter, Associated Press

The practice has been criticized because it allows law enforcement to take possessions — such as cars and money — without indictments or evidence a crime has been committed.

Trump wants new NAFTA deal to cut trade deficit with Mexico

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The new NAFTA objectives, a requirement to begin talks on updating the agreement in the next 30 days, contain the first specifics for a Trump administration that has made bold promises on trade.

Judge finds pro-life activist in contempt of court over Planned Parenthood videos

By Associated Press

U.S. District Court Judge William Orrick said David Daleiden, a leader of the Center for Medical Progress, had violated the judge's injunction against releasing additional videos.

State Department expands definition of 'close family' for visa applicants, refugees

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The State Department on Monday expanded its definition of "close family" to include grandparents and other relatives that constitute a bona fide U.S. relationship for visa applicants and refugees from six mainly Muslim nations.

Trump commission defends request for voter data in court

By Holly Ramer, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's commission on election fraud continues to defend its request for detailed voter information in court ahead of its first meeting later this week.

Trump administration to share Mar-a-Lago visitor records

By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump made seven trips to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida earlier this year, and the public might soon get a look at who else was there with him. The Department of Homeland Security has agreed to…

U.S. to offer 15,000 extra temporary worker visas this year

By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press

The extra H-2B visas are for seasonal, non-agriculture workers for jobs at a variety of businesses, including resorts.

For young adults, the GOP health bill is a hard sell

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Young adults worry that opening the door to bare-bones plans proposed by the latest iteration of the GOP health bill will make the more comprehensive coverage they know now too expensive or even unavailable.

U.S. to create the independent U.S. Cyber Command, split off from NSA

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

After months of delay, the Trump administration is finalizing plans to revamp the nation's military command in hopes of intensifying America's ability to wage cyberwar against the Islamic State group, according to U.S. officials.

California lawmakers to decide fate of landmark climate law

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

California lawmakers are nearing a high-stakes decision that will decide the fate of a climate initiative that Gov. Jerry Brown holds up as a model to be replicated around the world to confront rising global temperatures.