Government And Institutions

Trump Seeks 'Historic' Increase of 9% in U.S. Military's Budget

President Donald Trump is seeking what he called a "historic" increase in military spending of more than 9 percent, a huge rise even as the United States has wound down major wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and remains the world's strongest military power.

'No Anonymous Sources,' Trump Scolds After WH Uses Them

Donald Trump used his first presidential appearance before the nation's largest gathering of conservative activists on Friday to sharply escalate his criticisms of the news media and take direct aim at the use of anonymous sources.

GM, Tech Industry at Loggerheads Over Self-Driving Cars

When Illinois state Rep. Michael Zalewski crafted state legislation that would allow car makers to operate self-driving taxi services, he leaned heavily on General Motors Co. His bill, introduced Feb. 8, would limit access to the business to companies that make their own vehicles.

'Black Guns Matter' Founder: An Armed Society is a Polite Society

Despite the gun laws in place, cities such as Chicago are still struggling to curb their violent crime epidemic. 'Black Guns Matter' Founder Maj Toure has proposed a unique alternative to the conventional reaction of calling for even stricter gun laws. Toure suggests providing more access to guns along with proper training.

'Black Guns Matter' Founder: An Armed Society is a Polite Society

Despite the gun laws in place, cities such as Chicago are still struggling to curb their violent crime epidemic. 'Black Guns Matter' Founder Maj Toure has proposed a unique alternative to the conventional reaction of calling for even stricter gun laws. Toure suggests providing more access to guns along with proper training.

Trump to Leave Protections for 'Dreamer' Migrants

President Donald Trump's administration will leave protections in place for immigrants who entered the country illegally as children, known as "dreamers," but will consider all other illegal immigrants subject to deportation, according to guidance released on Tuesday.