Kids could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed
Lawmakers in several states are looking to loosen child labor laws, even as the federal government cracks down on surging violations
2023-05-26 03:50
Rwandan genocide suspect arrested in S.Africa, to face extradition hearing
By Bart H. Meijer and Wendell Roelf AMSTERDAM/CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -A Rwandan man accused of ordering the killing of some
2023-05-26 03:28
Attorney for 11-year-old Mississippi boy shot by police officer calls for 'full and transparent investigation'
An 11-year-old Mississippi boy who was shot by a police officer after he called 911 for help is recovering after being released from the hospital, according to his family.
2023-05-26 02:55
Trump staff moved boxes of documents at Mar-a-Lago day before DoJ visit, report says
Two members of Donald Trump’s staff moved boxes of documents just a day before the Department of Justice visited Mar-a-Lago, according to a report. The files were moved the day before FBI agents and a prosecutor visited the private club in Florida’s Palm Beach. The timing of the move is suspicious and a sign that obstruction may have taken place, according to The Washington Post. Mr Trump and his associates are alleged to have conducted a “dress rehearsal” for moving the sensitive files even before getting a subpoena in May last year. More follows...
2023-05-26 02:51
Tim Scott once described own police reform bill as a 'defund' bill -- then attacked Democrats for same approach
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott once said his 2020 police reform bill would "defund" local police departments from federal grants for non-compliance, but he later attacked Democrats for proposing the same policies.
2023-05-26 02:17
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for Capitol riot
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy.
2023-05-26 01:55
US debt default would impact military readiness, morale: top US general
WASHINGTON A debt default would deal significant, unambiguous damage to US national security, negatively impacting military readiness, morale
2023-05-26 01:52
Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space
Virgin Galactic has completed a final test flight before taking paying customers on brief trips to space
2023-05-26 01:29
McCarthy says he spoke with Trump about US debt ceiling talks
WASHINGTON Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Thursday he spoke briefly with former President
2023-05-26 01:20
Supreme Court sharply limits federal government's ability to police pollution into certain wetlands
The Supreme Court has sharply limited the federal government’s authority to police water pollution into certain wetlands
2023-05-26 01:19
White House lays out first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism
President Joe Biden unveiled his administration's new "whole of society" plan to combat antisemitism Thursday, which he called the "most ambitious and comprehensive US government-led effort to fight antisemitism in American history."
2023-05-26 00:49
Threat of US credit downgrade looms over debt ceiling talks
With one of three major rating agencies warning that America’s AAA credit is at risk, the stakes are growing in the standoff in Washington over raising the nation’s debt limit
2023-05-26 00:26