While U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced legal action Wednesday against New York officials over a 2019 state law allowing immigrants to obtain state-issued driver’s licenses regardless of legal status, […]
Attorney General Pam Bondi rails against New York leaders as she announces immigration lawsuit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s newly installed attorney general, Pam Bondi, went after New York leaders Wednesday over the state’s immigration policies, announcing a lawsuit in the latest effort by […]
Trump’s pick for education chief seeks approval to lead an agency she would be asked to tear down
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Linda McMahon faces an unusual test on Thursday as she seeks Senate approval to lead an agency the president wants her to destroy. If President […]
Texas to execute man for 2004 murders of strip club manager and friend
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas man who murdered his strip club manager and another man, then later prompted a massive lockdown of the state prison system when he used a […]
Florida man to be executed for 1997 double murder witnessed by toddler
STARKE, Fla. — A Florida man convicted of murdering a husband and wife during a fishing trip at a remote farm while the couple’s toddler looked on is scheduled to […]
Hawaii-based soldier to face military trial in suspected death of his pregnant wife
HONOLULU — A Hawaii-based soldier faces charges in military court in connection with the suspected killing of his pregnant wife, the Army said Wednesday. His wife’s body has not been […]
A free speech case over a pastry shop painting goes to trial
CONCORD, N.H. — A First Amendment dispute over a bright painting that shows sunbeams shining down on a mountain range made of sprinkle-covered chocolate and strawberry doughnuts, a blueberry muffin, […]
Illinois data shows inmates with violent records from shuttered prison sent to medium-security sites
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Among the approximately 400 inmates transferred when Illinois’ decrepit Stateville prison closed over the summer, 278 were convicted of murder and 100 more are serving time for […]
Modi and Trump’s friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday, eager to […]
As DOGE hammers away at the US government, Republicans stir with quiet objections
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Katie Britt has been working to make sure the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency doesn’t hit what she called “life-saving, groundbreaking research at high-achieving institutions,” […]