California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a moratorium on the death penalty in his state, granting a reprieve to more than 700 inmates on death…
Beto O’Rourke against slave reparations for African-Americans
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) – Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is not in favor of traditional reparations for African-Americans for the legacy of slavery but says…
Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke look to gimmicks retain relevancy
Even Sen. Kamala Harris jumped on the bandwagon Thursday, firing off an email to her supporters with the subject line “Beto O’Rourke.” As the former…
The Latest: Attorney: Compound suspects to plead not guilty
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – The Latest on charges against five former residents of a New Mexico compound (all times local): 6:10 p.m. Attorneys say five…
Son of US-Saudi citizen held in Saudi Arabia seeks US help
WASHINGTON (AP) – The son of a dual U.S.-Saudi citizen who has been detained in Saudi Arabia met Thursday with members of Congress as he…
Thomas Brandon, ATF deputy director: Trump budget to strain agency further
The deputy director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives broke with the White House on Wednesday over the administration’s 2020 budget proposal,…
New FDA vaping regulation makes no sense
Last week, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced he would resign at the beginning of April. On his way out the door, he…
Beto O’Rourke donors pass on 2020 presidential campaign
Allan Chrisman was part of Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 campaign juggernaut, sending $500 to help the Texan try to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz. But Mr. O’Rourke…
Washington Senate approves universal health care work group
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – The Washington Senate has passed a bill that would create a work group to study how universal health care could work…
Iowa lawmakers approve gun rights constitutional amendment
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa Legislature has again passed a resolution that would add the U.S. Constitution’s gun protections by amendment to the…