Nov 07 NYC votes on whether to give Bill de Blasio a second term By Associated Press The Democrat is facing a crowded field Tuesday, and polls show he is far ahead. Continue reading
Nov 06 Judge denies North Carolina’s request to drop election software from company targeted by Russian hackers By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press The election board's staff is still investigating what they call the malfunctioning of the e-books at five Durham County precincts in November 2016, which led officials to abandon the electronic system, issue paper ballots and extend voting hours. Continue reading
Nov 06 Debate over these bills could lead to a government shutdown By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press An early December government shutdown is a real possibility, since a divided Congress can't agree on military spending, Democrats insist on help for young immigrants and President Donald Trump's position can change with each lawmaker he talks to. Continue reading
Nov 06 WATCH: Trump speaks in South Korea amid standoff with the North By Erica R. Hendry President Donald Trump will speak at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday. Watch live here. Continue reading
Nov 06 AP Report: Air Force failed to submit Texas shooter’s criminal history to the FBI By Robert Burns, Associated Press Trump administration officials say the Air Force didn't submit the accused Texas church shooter's criminal history to the FBI, as required by Pentagon rules. Continue reading
Nov 06 Republicans, Democrats spar over whether GOP tax plan would help the middle class By Andrew Taylor and Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Although several analyses have found that the bulk of the legislation's benefits goes to corporations and the wealthy, Republicans argued vociferously that the legislation is targeted toward the middle class. Continue reading
Nov 06 Supreme Court says execution of Alabama inmate can move forward By Associated Press The court noted that federal courts' review of Madison's case is constrained because of a 1996 law that was intended to limit federal judges' second-guessing of state court decisions. State courts upheld Madison's death sentence, and the Supreme Court, applying… Continue reading
Nov 06 Paradise Papers reveal offshore accounts of world’s wealthy By Larisa Epatko A leak of 13.4 million documents from offshore firms unveiled the accounts of some elite, world-famous names, such as Queen Elizabeth II and Bono, along with some U.S.-Russian ties within the Trump administration. Continue reading
Nov 06 Top deputy tries to distance herself from Chris Christie in New Jersey governor’s race By Michael Catalini, Associated Press Lt Gov. Kim Guadagno has done whatever she could to create distance from a Republican colleague whose popularity has hovered in the teens and low 20s for the last year as voters have tired of his "tell-it-like-it-is" style and in… Continue reading
Nov 06 Judge keeps Manafort, Gates under house arrest — for now By Eric Tucker, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson declined to take the ex-Trump aides off home detention until additional details about their personal wealth are disclosed. Continue reading