SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The South Dakota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union says it’s concerned about a report that the U.S. military…
Referendum effort on Arkansas eye surgery law rejected
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas election officials on Friday rejected an attempt to hold a referendum next year on a new state law that…
Lawsuit challenges ballot language on Montana gun measure
HELENA, Mont. (AP) – A half-dozen organizations sued the Montana attorney general on Friday over the wording of a ballot referendum meant to limit local…
Bill would expand health care options for Native veterans
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) – A bill introduced in Congress would expand health care options for Native American veterans. New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall and California…
Robert F. Kennedy’s granddaughter, Saoirse Hill, dies at 22
HYANNIS PORT, Mass. (AP) – Robert F. Kennedy’s granddaughter, Saoirse Kennedy Hill, has died, the family announced Thursday night. The Kennedy family’s statement followed reports…
Mexico opens first government shelter for asylum seekers
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) – The Mexican government opened its first shelter Thursday in the border city of Juarez to house Central Americans and other…
Obama presidential legacy attacked by Joe Biden, 2020 Democrats
DETROIT — Democratic voters are still enamored with former President Barack Obama, but the party’s 2020 presidential hopefuls are running away from his policies as…
Manhattan DA subpoenas Trump Org over hush money payments
NEW YORK (AP) – Just weeks after federal prosecutors revealed they were through investigating hush money paid to protect President Donald Trump from allegations of…
Will Hurd won’t run for re-election to House seat in Texas
Rep. Will Hurd of Texas, the lone black Republican in the House, announced his retirement Thursday night. “I have made the decision to not seek…
Joe Biden coal, fracking vow delights Trump campaign
The Trump campaign reacted with a mixture of disgust and glee Wednesday night when former Vice President Joseph R. Biden pledged to get rid of…