Trump administration probes Stanford University over diversity practices
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Education said on Wednesday it was starting a probe into Stanford University over practices aimed at increasing diversity that the Trump administration has called discriminatory. President Donald Trump
Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump launched ahead of this year’s midterms.
Full federal appeals court won’t rehear $83 million defamation verdict against Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A divided federal appeals court said Wednesday it will not grant a rare meeting of its active judges to hear an appeal of an $83 million verdict against President Donald Trump for defaming
Legal filing raises questions about who shot Secret Service officer at press dinner
By Julia Harte April 29 (Reuters) – A U.S. government court filing on Wednesday raised questions about officials’ initial assertions that a gunman shot a Secret Service officer while allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at
US House tees up surveillance law for overnight passage after two-hour vote
By David Morgan, Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) – The effort to renew the U.S. government’s warrantless domestic surveillance powers took a step forward on Wednesday, after House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump
Afghan man convicted of conspiracy in deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport during US withdrawal
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — An alleged Islamic State group militant was convicted on Wednesday of a conspiracy charge in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
Fed holds rates steady amid sharp divide over policy easing bias
By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but in its most divided decision since 1992 noted rising concerns about inflation in a policy statement
US House backs effort to advance measure opening debate on ICE funding and FISA
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) – A measure to open debate on key legislation to outline funding for immigration enforcement operations and to renew foreign surveillance authority was approved in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The victory
Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to take on the rich in run for California governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer is selling himself as a class traitor in his bid for California governor. The Democrat with a personal fortune estimated at $2.4 billion wants wealthy people and corporations
Comey due in court in a Trump threat case that’s likely to pose a challenge for Justice Department
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey is expected in court on Wednesday, kick-starting a criminal case against him that legal experts say presents significant hurdles for the prosecution and will likely be a challenge