Residents of Newark, New Jersey, are hunting for clean drinking water, as Democratic presidential hopeful Cory A. Booker faces renewed scrutiny from critics who question…
Illinois seeking to bar ex-governor from practicing law
CHICAGO (AP) – Eight years after former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY’-uh-vich) was convicted of corruption, the state of Illinois seeking to bar him from…
Emma Lazarus’ ‘huddled masses’ rejected as paupers in year poem added to Statue of Liberty
The same year that Emma Lazarus’ poem welcoming the world’s “poor” and “huddled masses” was added to the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. government rejected…
Environmental activists demand Democratic candidates pledge to revoke Keystone XL pipeline project
Environmental activists are trying to force the Keystone XL oil pipeline back into the political spotlight by demanding 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls sign a pledge…
Complaint filed against ICE over man detained at courthouse
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Attorneys working with the American Civil Liberties Union have filed a complaint against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, demanding the agency…
Sheldon Whitehouse warns Supreme Court not to hear gun case
A Senate Democrat warned the Supreme Court this week not to hear a case involving a New York City gun control law, saying the GOP-appointed…
Pete Buttigieg sexuality, youth worry Iowa voters
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Democratic voters here love Mayor Pete, but they may be penalizing him because he’s gay. It’s not that they hold it…
Trump official: Statue of Liberty poem refers to Europeans
WASHINGTON (AP) – A top Trump administration official said Tuesday that the famous inscription on the Statue of Liberty welcoming immigrants into the country is…
Jeffrey Epstein connection a problem for Democrats, Hollywood
Democrats and Hollywood may have another #MeToo problem on their hands with the late Jeffrey Epstein. Much has been made of President Trump’s one-time association…
Matt Bevin Kentucky governor campaign announces Trump fundraiser
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — President Donald Trump will headline a fundraiser for Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, who is banking on his close ties with the Republican…