Aug 04 After helping prevent extinctions for 50 years, the Endangered Species Act itself may be at risk Opposition has grown from industry and landowner groups who say it hampers economic growth and property rights. Supporters are fighting back, saying the law is more important than ever. Continue reading
Aug 04 Pence seizes on Trump's recent indictment as he looks to break through in crowded GOP field By Jill Colvin, Associated Press As Donald Trump was being arraigned in Washington on yet another round of criminal charges, his running mate-turned-rival Mike Pence moved to capitalize on the news, unveiling merchandise that quoted from the indictment. Continue reading
Aug 04 Opposition leader says Zimbabwe's voters forced to choose ruling party or death By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press Zimbabwe's main opposition leader has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of violating the law and tearing apart independent institutions to cling to power. Continue reading
Aug 04 Members of Congress tour site of Parkland school massacre By Terry Spencer, Freida Frisaro, Associated Press Nine members of Congress toured the blood-stained and bullet-pocked halls where the 2018 Parkland, Florida, school massacre happened. Afterwards, a shooting reenactment will be staged as part of a lawsuit filed by the victims' families against former Deputy Scot Peterson… Continue reading
Aug 04 A judge warned Trump not to talk to witnesses in 2020 election case. Reality may be complicated By Colleen Long, Associated Press It was a routine part of a federal court hearing: The defendant was told not to discuss the case with any witnesses without lawyers present. Continue reading
Aug 03 Ex-Mississippi officers plead guilty to racist assault on 2 Black men during raid By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press Court documents say the officers called themselves The Goon Squad "because of their willingness to use excessive force and and not to report it."… Continue reading
Aug 03 See sketches from inside the D.C. courtroom where Trump pleaded not guilty to 2020 election charges By Dan Cooney The indictment, signed by Special Counsel Jack Smith, charges Trump with conspiracy to defraud the nation, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. Continue reading
Aug 03 2 U.S. Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China By Julie Watson, Associated Press The indictment says Wei made contact with a Chinese government intelligence officer in February 2022 and provided photographs and videos of the ship he served on. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 6:04 What happened in the courtroom during Trump's third arraignment this year By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens For the third time this year, former President Trump was arraigned on criminal charges. He was in federal court Thursday in Washington just a few blocks from the Capitol where a mob of his supporters rioted on Jan. 6. Trump… Continue watching
Aug 03 Weekly applications for U.S. unemployment benefits tick up from 5-month low By Associated Press Thursday's report comes just a day before the July jobs report will be released, which will provide a broader and more detailed look at the labor market and economy. Continue reading