Wisconsin judicial panel dismisses Democratic attempt to redraw congressional maps
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A three-judge panel in Wisconsin on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Democratic voters that sought to redraw the battleground state’s Republican-friendly congressional boundary lines ahead of the November midterm election. The decision
Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS
WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing the First Amendment, a federal judge on Tuesday agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service,
Trump attending opening night of ‘Chicago’ the musical at the Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is attending Tuesday night’s opening of the musical “Chicago” at the Kennedy Center for what could be one of his last visits there for a show before the performing arts institution
Jury can’t reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jurors failed to reach a verdict on Tuesday in the corruption trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged with alleged roles in a $60 million scheme to bribe politicians for a $1
US consumer confidence rises, but job openings and hiring drop sharply
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly edged up in March, but households remained downbeat on the labor market and anticipated higher inflation over the next 12 months amid a surge in
Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms
The Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily. The Wednesday case stems from an executive
US federal law enforcement to be present at Marine Corps graduation
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – U.S. federal law enforcement personnel will be present at an upcoming Marine Corps graduation, according to a message on the corps’ Parris Island website, a move the South Carolina
American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy
March 31 (Reuters) – The American Heart Association’s new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat, while limiting sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods
FAA imposes restrictions on some landings at San Francisco airport
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that it was imposing new safety restrictions at San Francisco International Airport that will limit some landings and lead to significant delays.
US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose modestly to 91.8 in March