Aug 29 WATCH: Trump declares new Space Command key to American defense "This is a landmark day," Trump said in a Rose Garden ceremony, "one that recognizes the centrality of space to America's national security and defense."… Continue reading
Aug 29 Judge ends case against Epstein with a nod to the accusers By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Richard Berman on Thursday granted prosecutors' request to dismiss charges against Epstein after he killed himself in jail. Continue reading
Aug 29 Mumps sickens hundreds of detained migrants in 19 states By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Mumps has swept through 57 immigration detention facilities in 19 states since September, according to a CDC report. Continue reading
Aug 29 Watchdog says Comey violated FBI policies in handling of memos By Eric Tucker, Associated Press James Comey violated FBI policies in his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Donald Trump in the weeks before Comey was fired as bureau director, the Justice Department's inspector general said. Continue reading
Aug 29 Immigrants in U.S. military face new citizenship rule for kids By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released updated guidance that appears to mostly affect non-citizen service members but caused confusion among immigration lawyers and advocates. Continue reading
Aug 29 Trump administration proposes rolling back methane emission limits By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Methane, which contributes to climate change, is a component of natural gas that's frequently wasted through leaks or intentional releases during drilling operations. Continue reading
Aug 29 Florida braces for Hurricane Dorian By Freida Frisaro, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Dorian was expected to strengthen into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane over the next two days. Continue reading
Aug 28 U.S. turns away Palestinian who was an incoming freshman at Harvard By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Ismail Ajjawi, who had been living in Lebanon, was refused entry into the U.S. after landing Friday at Logan International Airport in Boston, university and federal officials confirmed this week. The 17-year-old freshman said the denial had to do with… Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 4:47 Hurricane Dorian turns away from Puerto Rico but strikes Virgin Islands Hurricane Dorian may be sparing Puerto Rico its very worst, but the territory’s residents are still apprehensive about its "shaky" electrical grid and smaller, more vulnerable islands. The U.S. Virgin Islands, meanwhile, are taking a direct hit from Dorian. Judy… Continue watching
Aug 28 How Isakson's retirement makes Georgia even more of a 2020 battleground By Daniel Bush Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson’s decision to retire at the end of the year could elevate Georgia as a key battleground in 2020, putting another Senate seat in play as the two parties gear up to fight over a small number… Continue reading