Politics
Federal appeals court says Alabama nitrogen gas execution inflicts unconstitutional suffering
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Alabama's nitrogen gas execution method likely inflicts a cruel and constitutionally impermissible degree of suffering on condemned inmates -- but stopped short of blocking a scheduled execution set for Thursday.
As U.S. Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court Tuesday about the U.S. government's plans for refunding billions of dollars that importers paid before the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump illegally imposed certain tariffs on goods from most other countries.
The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties.
Southern Baptist Convention weighs stricter ban on churches with women pastors
Southern Baptists are beginning their annual meeting Tuesday morning, where church representatives in the staunchly conservative evangelical denomination are expected to vote on a constitutional amendment that would formally ban churches with women pastors.
Trump says pilots are fine after U.S. helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump said the two crew members aboard were not injured in the incident near the strategic waterway that Iran has effectively closed during the war.
Welcome to New York: Trump booed during national anthem, though crowd reserves biggest ire for Spurs
President Trump faced a chorus of boos during the national anthem Monday as he took in the New York Knicks' first home game in the NBA Finals.
Trump nominates Todd Blanche to permanent post as attorney general
President Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to be the U.S. attorney general, setting up a Senate confirmation battle.
Trump calls on Thune to fire Senate parliamentarian
President Trump on Monday called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to immediately fire the Senate parliamentarian.
Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750
The State Department will offer a "premium" expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set applicants back $750 - on top of the initial fee of $185.
Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
Republicans are warning the White House that a critical surveillance authority is likely to lapse this week amid bipartisan backlash over President Donald Trump's pick to lead the nation's intelligence community.
Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president’s residence, along with a dozen baby chicks
Vice President J.D. Vance has added a chicken coop to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory, along with a dozen baby chicks whose new henhouse is designed to look like the Victorian home where the second family lives.
Ken Paxton’s attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in Senate race
A lawyer who represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for nearly a decade over accusations of corruption and securities fraud is supporting Democrat James Talarico - and not his former client - in one of the biggest U.S. Senate races.
