Nation May 16 Justices turn down Philip Morris appeal of $25M judgment WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected Philip Morris USA's appeal of a $25 million punitive damages award to the family of a dead smoker in Oregon.
Politics May 13 Trump says his tax rate is ‘none of your business’ WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is refusing to disclose even what tax rate he pays until an IRS audit of his tax returns is complete.
Nation May 12 Federal government won’t hold up funds over NC bathroom law fight The Obama administration made clear Thursday it won't withhold money for North Carolina while a legal fight plays out over the state's law on bathroom use by transgender people.
Politics May 11 Cruz files paperwork for a 2018 re-election bid WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz says he wants another term in the Senate.
Politics May 11 Paul Ryan urges GOP to unite against Hillary Clinton Ryan ahead of Thursday meeting with Donald Trump: Party needs to be unified to defeat Hillary Clinton.
Nation May 11 Poll reveals age, income influence people’s loyalty to employer A new poll says more than 40 percent of America's baby boomers stayed with their employer for more than 20 years. But it's unlikely that their children or grandchildren will experience the same job tenure.
Politics May 10 Senate Republicans ask Facebook to explain reports it excluded conservative topics Senate Republicans on Tuesday demanded an explanation from Facebook after reports that former company staffers excluded links to conservative political stories. A senior Facebook executive said the company has found no evidence to back up the anonymous allegations.
Politics May 10 Trump could break Republican vote records today The overall record for both parties was set by Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2008.
Politics May 09 Clinton talks ‘work-life balance’ with families in Virginia Clinton highlights her support for increased family leave and equal pay at an event with parents in a coffee shop in suburban Loudoun County, Virginia — a battleground county outside Washington where the votes of affluent women are critical.
Politics May 09 Ryan: If Trump asks, I’ll step down as co-chair of RNC WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan says he'd step down as co-chairman of the Republican National Convention if presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump asked him to.