Unemployment in the United States dropped again in July, although job growth was not quite as robust as in the previous month. According to a Labor Department announcement on Friday, the jobless […]
U.S. unemployment kept falling in July
California split knocked out by court
A proposal to split California into three states was wiped off the November ballot by the state Supreme Court on Wednesday. The Golden State’s high court ruled that Proposition 9, which qualified […]
Justice Kennedy retiring; unions take hit
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, […]
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 […]
Bombing in England kills 19 people
Nineteen people are dead and as many as 50 other people injured in a bomb explosion at a concert in Manchester, England on Monday where pop star Ariana Grande was performing. Authorities […]
“Obamacare” survives as GOP splits
The proposed American Health Care Act – presented as a replacement for “Obamacare” – was pulled just before a planned vote on the measure by the House of Representatives on Friday afternoon […]
Budget plan boosts defense, cuts others
President Donald Trump revealed his proposed 2017-18 budget on Thursday, containing big increases in spending for the military and homeland security and big cuts elsewhere. As previously announced this budget is calling […]
CBO: ACA repeal cuts coverage, deficit
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office announced in a report Monday that the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act – commonly known as Obamacare – could result in the loss of […]
Trump calls for “renewal of spirit”
Calling for a “renewal of the American spirit,” President Donald Trump addressed Congress and a national television audience Tuesday night, promising to boost defense spending, improve the nation’s infrastructure and replace the […]
