Trump seeks to withhold $800 million in Congress-approved funds
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump sought on Friday to unilaterally withhold more than $800 million in spending on immigration, race and education that Congress has approved. The move was the latest salvo in a
SCOTUS Blocks Missouri Congressional Map Again
(Washington, DC) — The U.S. Supreme Court is again blocking Missouri from using a Republican-backed congressional map in the November midterm election. Justices ordered the state to use its 2022 map, reversing a federal appeals court ruling
Nor’Easter Gaining Strength Over The Atlantic
(New York, NY) — A powerful storm over the Atlantic is gaining strength as it shifts toward the Northeast. The early season nor’easter is set to pummel the region over the weekend with gusty winds and driving
White House blocks CNN from Air Force One trip, Washington Post reports
Sept 25 (Reuters) – The White House has blocked CNN from traveling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip on Saturday to Tennessee, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing two people familiar
US Supreme Court bars Republican-drawn map in Missouri for third time
By Andrew Chung Sept 25 (Reuters) – The US Supreme Court, acting for a third time in a fierce battle over the makeup of Missouri’s congressional districts, barred the state on Friday from using a redrawn map
Jay-Z accuser recants rape allegation against the rapper
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Sept 25 (Reuters) – A woman who accused musician Jay-Z of rape in a 2024 lawsuit has recanted her claim and said she never met the billionaire rapper. The woman, who was
New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigns amid sexual harassment findings
Sept 25 (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said on Friday that her lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, had resigned after an independent investigation found that he had behaved inappropriately with women and committed other ethical violations.
US appeals court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets
Sept 25 (Reuters) – A US appeals court on Friday ruled against the prediction markets operator Kalshi, saying Ohio and Tennessee can regulate its so-called event contracts under their gambling laws. The decision by the 6th US
Nor’easter expected to disrupt travel, flood basements, knock out power along US East Coast
NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) – A strong nor’easter is expected to bring flooding, powerful wind gusts, heavy rain and rip currents to areas along the East Coast from Maine to Washington, D.C. over the weekend, and to
US immigration crackdown hits Kansas, disrupts beef processing
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, Sept 25 (Reuters) – US immigration agents fanned out across southwest Kansas, home to a large concentration of feedlots and slaughterhouses, this week in an operation that had immediate effects on the beef industry,