Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top lawyer on Donald Trump’s transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles or influence in the
Proposals to repeal no-fault divorce cause concern even as efforts stall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Married couples across the U.S. have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to preventing already crowded family
Voters will choose judges for Mississippi’s top courts in runoff elections
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi voters will decide winners for one seat on the state Supreme Court and one on the state Court of Appeals. Runoff elections are Tuesday between candidates who advanced from the Nov. 5
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly fall on worries about Trump’s tariffs
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined on Tuesday as worries spread over President-elect Donald Trump’s comment that he plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Japan’s
Walmart becomes latest – and biggest – company to roll back its DEI policies
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a list of major corporations that have been under pressure by conservative activists. The company confirmed on Monday
Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona’s constitution
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona top officials certified the state’s election results Monday, including voters’ approval of a measure that expands abortion access from 15 weeks to the point of fetal viability. The victory for reproductive rights groups
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and
A Missouri judge says a law banning surgery, medications for transgender minors is constitutional
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri court on Monday upheld a new state law that bans some gender-affirming health care for minors, a victory for supporters of the ban as a multitude of lawsuits against similar bans
Couple charged in ring suspected of stealing $1 million in Lululemon clothes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Connecticut couple has been charged in Minnesota with being part of a shoplifting ring suspected of stealing around $1 million in goods across the country from the upscale athletic wear retailer Lululemon. Jadion
Louisiana judge halts state police plans to clear New Orleans homeless camps before Thanksgiving
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana civil court judge on Monday halted state agencies’ plans to forcibly clear homeless encampments in New Orleans. Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Ethel Julien issued a temporary restraining order blocking
