The Supreme Court heard lengthy arguments Wednesday over whether President Donald Trump has the legal authority to impose most of his sweeping tariffs, a high-stakes test of his signature economic policy. The closely watched case could have major ...

In a dispute over a Louisiana voting map, the conservative majority signaled it might prohibit using race as a factor in creating election districts. Resulting redistricting could let states cement Republican control of Congress. Abbie VanSickle Reporting ...

The US Supreme Court, hearing arguments Wednesday over a core provision of the Voting Rights Act, appeared inclined to limit the use of the landmark law to force states to draw electoral districts favorable to minority voters. The court’s six ...

• Major case: The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this morning in a major case that threatens to undermine the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Louisiana v. Callais centers on the creation of a second Black-majority congressional district in the state.

Colorado and over 20 other states have banned the practice aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of young people. Ann E. Marimow Reporting from Washington A central question for the justices is whether Colorado’s law is a ...