The plans, which have not been finalized, are the latest effort by the Trump administration to limit the ability of prosecutors to bring sensitive and politically fraught cases.NYT > U.S. > Politics

The government said in a court filing that Charles Ezell, who issued the memos that agencies interpreted as orders to fire thousands of employees, would not appear in court Thursday.NYT > U.S. > Politics

A court filing described strip searches and the use of restraint chairs on some of the 290 migrants the Trump administration has cycled through the base.NYT > U.S. > Politics

Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups.NYT > U.S. > Politics

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.BBC News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said top diplomats from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada should focus on ending the war. And he shrugged off President Trump’s threats to annex Canada.NYT > U.S. > Politics

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has already closed offices and could see staff numbers reduced by 50 percent.NYT > U.S. > Politics

Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political figure for decades.NYT > U.S. > Politics

The traditional visit, tied to St. Patrick’s Day, is seen as important to reinforce the longstanding diplomatic relationship between the two countries.NYT > U.S. > Politics