The U.S. Supreme Court made headlines and history on Wednesday when it issued a major ruling on labor unions and one member of the panel announced his retirement. On a 5-4 vote, […]
Justice Kennedy retiring; unions take hit
Travel ban is upheld by Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday voted to uphold the Trump administration’s policy of banning or limiting travel to the United States from seven countries, including five primarily Muslim nations On a […]
A pause in “Zero Tolerance” policy?
Citing a shortage of facilities, U.S. officials will at least temporarily stop turning migrants crossing the Mexican border with children over to prosecutors. According to the New York Times and other news […]
High court won’t rule on partisan districts
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday again declined to rule on whether it’s constitutional for state legislatures to create districts for partisan advantage. USA Today reported that the justices sent a lawsuit […]
Stock market comes roaring back
After a plunge of nearly 700 points last week, the stock market roared back on Monday in response to news that the U.S. and China would work together to avoid a trade […]
Trump hits China with $60 billion in tariffs
Tariffs which could add as much as $60 billion to the cost of goods imported into the United States from China were signed into law Thursday by President Donald Trump. The levy […]
Suspected bomber killed in explosion
The suspected bomber in a half-dozen incidents in Austin, Texas, blew himself up Wednesday. According to authorities, the man they believe is behind the explosions that took the lives of two people […]
Death penalty for drug trafficking?
The death penalty for drug traffickers was put forth Monday by President Donald Trump as one way to combat the nation’s opioid addiction problem. Speaking in Manchester, New Hampshire, the president said, […]
Democrat apparent winner in Fla. race
In a closely-watched special election Democrat Conor Lamb has apparently defeated Republican Rick Saccone in the battle for the Pennsylvania 18th Congressional District. The election Tuesday was considered significant because President Donald […]
Lamb vs. Saccone in key Pa. race
A special election for a Congressional seat today in western Pennsylvania will be the subject of much attention as Democrats hope to continue their winning streak while Republicans hope to retain the […]
