WASHINGTON — Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history — but also end his own career — House Speaker Mike Johnson prayed for guidance. […]
3 Northern California law enforcement officers charged in death of man held facedown on the ground
OAKLAND, Calif. — Three Northern California law enforcement officers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a man who was pinned facedown during a 2021 incident that […]
Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrate state-authorized pot industry
SANTA FE, N.M. — The U.S. Border Patrol is asserting its authority to seize cannabis shipments — including commercial, state-authorized supplies — as licensed cannabis providers file complaints that more […]
Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations
WASHINGTON — A Bangkok -based plastics firm has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 “egregious” violations of Iran sanctions, the U.S. Treasury announced on […]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas appeals court has ruled that Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton can face discipline from the state bar association over his failed effort to overturn the […]
A convicted rapist is charged with murder in the killing of a Connecticut visiting nurse
A convicted rapist was charged with murder and attempted sexual assault Friday in the killing of a visiting nurse at a Connecticut halfway house for sex offenders in October — […]
Jury weighs case against Arizona rancher in migrant killing
PHOENIX — A jury in southern Arizona was ordered to resume deliberation Friday in the trial of a rancher charged with fatally shooting an unarmed migrant on his property near […]
The Latest | Jury selection in Trump’s hush money trial shifts to picking alternates
NEW YORK — Lawyers in former President Donald Trump ‘s hush money case shifted their attention Friday to picking alternates as jury selection resumed for a fourth day. The proceedings […]
Start of Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial is delayed a week to mid-May
FILE – Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., asks a question during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Washington. Menendez’s bribery trial was moved forward […]
Ukraine, Israel aid back on track as House pushes toward weekend votes
WASHINGTON — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a coalition of […]