Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out. In emergency applications filed at the high court on Thursday, the
US approves expansion of Montana coal mine
(Reuters) – The Trump administration approved a plan to expand a Montana coal mine and extend its life by 16 years, the Interior Department said in a statement on Thursday. The Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn
Senate approves Pulte for Fannie, Freddie regulator
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm William Pulte to serve as the next director of the regulator charged with overseeing housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. By a vote
Woman trapped in crashed car survives on creek water for 6 days until rescue
BROOK, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana woman who was trapped in her car with severe leg injuries survived for nearly a week by sucking water from a sweatshirt that she dipped into a small creek, authorities said.
What causes tornadoes and how to decipher watches and warnings
When severe weather hits the United States, there are ways people across the country can prepare for the potential impact of hail, rain, damaging wind and more. Tornadoes can take down power for thousands of people, cause
RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) — There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host Sean Hannity, raving about the fries. “Steak ’n Shake has been great, we’re very
Protesters occupy Trump Tower following arrest of Columbia student
By Jasper Ward (Reuters) -Scores of people poured into the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday to protest the arrest and detention of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, whom the Trump administration aims
Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding
Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes, citing new financial uncertainty as the Trump administration threatens a range of cuts to federal contracts and research grants. In February, the administration announced deep cuts to National Institutes
Judge orders Trump to reinstate probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies. U.S. District Judge William Alsup on Thursday found the firings didn’t
Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An iconic reindeer so beloved that he has been in parades, featured on reality TV shows and visited by schoolchildren on field trips in Alaska’s largest city is fighting for his life after
