An overview of Trump's increasing threats to deploy the National Guard in major cities President Trump is ramping up threats to send the National Guard into several major cities despite a federal judge ruling that his deployment of troops to Los Angeles was illegal. Kat Lonsdorf
Why some longtime gerrymandering opponents are changing their views The congressional redistricting fights that President Trump has sparked in Texas, California and Missouri is leading some advocacy groups to reconsider their position on partisan gerrymandering. Hansi Lo Wang
Amid debate about U.S. history, Harlem Hellfighters receive Congressional Gold Medal The Harlem Hellfighters, who became legends for their service during World War I, were honored this week with a Congressional Gold Medal. Alana Wise
Where things stand with Trump's National Guard threats in Chicago and other cities Local officials and community members prepare for the possible arrival of National Guard troops under President Trump. Juliana Kim
Judge blocks Trump administration's ending of protections for Venezuelans and Haitians A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections for more than 1 million people from Haiti and Venezuela who live in the United States. The Associated Press
Under Trump, the Federal Trade Commission is abandoning its ban on noncompetes Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson has called his agency's rule banning noncompetes unconstitutional. Still, he says protecting workers against noncompetes remains a priority. Andrea Hsu
Hats on hats: How the Trump administration is loading officials with jobs At least a dozen Trump administration officials wear more than one hat, often doing roles that are not directly related to their original post. Tamara Keith
How Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans are reacting to Trump's National Guard threats Even after a federal court ruled his use of the National Guard in LA was illegal, the president has weighed sending troops to Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans. Here's where things stand in those cities. Rachel Treisman
Four Democratic senators urge Smithsonian to resist White House attempts to 'bully the institution' Sen. Alex Padilla of California and three other Democrats are reminding the Smithsonian's secretary that the institution "is the responsibility of Congress." Anastasia Tsioulcas
White House economist Stephen Miran likely to be confirmed to Fed board of governors White House economist Stephen Miran appears likely to win confirmation for a job on the Federal Reserve's board of governors, after a contentious hearing Thursday. Scott Horsley