Dec 18 Washington governor wants to spend $300 million to help homeless By Chris Grygiel, Associated Press Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday he wants to spend more than $300 million from the state’s emergency budget reserve to add 2,100 shelter beds and provide other help to combat homelessness. Continue reading
Dec 18 Federal appeals court rules Obamacare ‘individual mandate’ is unconstitutional By Rebecca Santana, Mark Sherman, Associated Press A federal appeals court says the “individual mandate" of former President Barack Obama’s health care law is invalid, but other parts of the law need further review. Continue reading
Dec 18 Republicans compare impeachment vote to infamous moments in history By Associated Press Republican lawmakers drew comparisons to the attack on Pearl Harbor and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Continue reading
Dec 18 WATCH: Stewart says Dems want to make Clinton president. But Pence is next in line, Nadler says By Associated Press There's one line coming from Democrats during the impeachment debate that Republicans were happy to hear. It's that Hillary Clinton wouldn't become president if Donald Trump is impeached and removed from office. Continue reading
Dec 18 WATCH: Trump holds Michigan rally on day of House impeachment vote By Jill Colvin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence headed to Michigan early for a daylong bus tour before joining Trump at his Battle Creek rally. He called the expected votes a “disgrace" and said he marveled at the president's resilience. Continue reading
Dec 18 Tennessee governor says state will keep resettling refugees By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press Tennessee won't stop resettling refugees, Republican Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday, rejecting the option offered to states by President Donald Trump's administration. Continue reading
Dec 18 Justice Dept. plans crackdown on violent crime in 7 cities By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Justice Department will intensify federal law enforcement resources in the seven cities — Detroit, Albuquerque, Baltimore, Cleveland, Kansas City, Memphis and Milwaukee — which have violent crime rates high above the national average. Continue reading
Dec 18 California consumer privacy law can affect businesses across U.S. By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press Companies across the country need to be aware of the law's complex requirements even if they don't deal directly with consumers. Continue reading
Dec 18 U.S. seeks to bar asylum for immigrants convicted of certain crimes By Colleen Long, Associated Press Immigrant advocates and humanitarian groups have criticized Trump's hard-line policies as inhumane and have said the U.S. is abdicating its role as a safe haven for refugees. Continue reading
Dec 18 WATCH: House lawmakers debate ahead of vote to impeach Trump By Associated Press The U.S. House pressed toward its historic votes to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday, arguing about the charges he faces and the legitimacy of the probe that brought Congress and the nation to this point that will leave a… Continue reading