■Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump's immunity bid in April. ■Trump's lawyers argue for extending presidential immunity to criminal prosecution. ■Trump faces four separate prosecutions as he seeks to reclaim the White House. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can...
The Supreme Court Appears Torn About a Trump-Era Ban on a Gun Accessory Known as Bump Stocks
■Supreme Court debates legality of Trump-era bump stock ban. ■Justices question if bump stocks fall under federal machine gun laws. ■Case argues ATF overstepped authority in imposing the ban. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared torn Wednesday about a challenge to a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory...
Biden ‘Continues to Be Fit for Duty’ His Doctor Says After President’s Annual Exam
■President Biden declared fit to execute presidential duties by his doctor. ■Voters express concerns about Biden's age ahead of potential second term. ■Only 37% of Democrats support Biden's re-election, according to a poll. BETHESDA, Md. — President Joe Biden “continues to be fit for duty,” his doctor wrote Wednesday after...
Jewish Students Evacuated After Facing Protest Mob at UC Berkeley
■Police evacuated attendees and a speaker from Israel after demonstrators broke through doors. ■200 Palestinian supporters surrounded UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Playhouse on Monday night. ■Ran Bar-Yoshafat, an Israeli attorney and former IDF member, was scheduled to speak. BERKELEY — Leaders of the University of California, Berkeley, have denounced a protest...
Biden Acts to Better Protect Americans’ Personal Data Such as Health Records and Finances
■Today, Biden is signing an executive order aiming to better protect Americans' personal data ■Order targets data brokers and aims to prevent data transfer to foreign adversaries. ■DOJ to establish protections for sensitive personal and government-related data. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday is signing an executive order aimed...
Hunter Biden in Defiant Deposition Tells House GOP He Did Not Involve His Father in His Business
■GOP's Biden probe lacks direct evidence of misconduct by the President. ■Hunter Biden faces multiple legal challenges, including tax and firearm charges. ■He has pleaded not guilty in both cases. WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden appeared Wednesday on Capitol Hill for a defiant, closed-door deposition with lawmakers, a critical moment for...
UAW Says a Majority of Workers at an Alabama Mercedes Plant Have Signed Cards Supporting the Union
■Over 50% of workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama plant sign up for UAW. ■UAW aims to organize all nonunion auto plants in the U.S. ■UAW's strategy includes calling for an election when 70% of workers sign up. DETROIT — The United Auto Workers said Tuesday that a majority of workers at...
Biden Administration Taps $366M to Fund Clean Energy for Native American Tribes and Rural Areas
■The federal government will fund 17 projects across the U.S. ■Projects span across 20 states and involve 30 tribes. ■Additional $57 million allocated for solar power in rural health centers. The federal government will fund 17 projects across the U.S. to expand access to renewable energy on Native American reservations...
McConnell Will Step Down as the Senate Republican Leader in November After a Record Run in the Job
■McConnell announces “It’s time to move on to life’s next chapter.” ■His decision marks a significant ideological shift within the Republican Party. ■McConnell's decision is unrelated to his health, according to aides. WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of...
Wildfire Grows into 2nd-Largest in Texas History and Briefly Shuts Down Nuclear Weapons Facility
■Wildfires that threaten rural towns in Texas and Oklahoma remain uncontained. ■Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 60 counties. ■Weather forecast offers hope with cooler temperatures, less wind, and possible rain. A fast-moving wildfire burning through the Texas Panhandle grew into the second-largest blaze in state history Wednesday, forcing...