Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has blocked a bipartisan bill that would ensure a victims’ compensation fund for the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money. Sen. Paul questioned the bill’s 70-year time frame and notes that
Authorities announced on Tuesday that a former tenant of the founder of an African American history museum in Louisiana was charged with her murder. Baton Rouge police announced that Ronn Jermaine Bell, 38, was arrested for allegedly
The Planned Parenthood organization announced on Tuesday that it has removed its president, Dr. Leana Wen, less than one year after appointing her. The organization said in a statement, “we thank Dr. Leana Wen for her service
After President Donald Trump doubled-down on his attack of four freshman congresswomen, the lawmakers have spoken out against his remarks. On Monday, President Trump wrote: “If Democrats want to unite around the foul language & racist hatred
Authorities say that a partial roof collapse at a California casino on Monday has resulted in multiple injuries. First responders arrived at Larry Flynt’s Lucky Lady Casino in Gardena after a portion of the roof near the
Protesters in Puerto Rico gathered outside the governor’s mansion, demanding that Governor Ricardo Rossello resign after last week’s corruption arrests – along with a group chat scandal that has led to the resignation of top government officials.
On Sunday, American Airlines Group Inc. said it is extending for a fourth time cancellations of about 115 daily flights into early November, due to the continued grounding of Boeing 737 MAX jets. The airline’s decision came
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut down any further questions about her disagreements with several freshmen members of the Democratic caucus, known as the “Squad.” In an interview with the New York Times published Sunday, Pelosi minimized the
On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee broadened its investigation into President Donald Trump and possible obstruction of justice, authorizing subpoenas to a dozen individuals -including the President’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The committee also authorized subpoenas to current
A brewing tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico brought widespread flash flooding across New Orleans on Wednesday, as forecasters warn the storm could strengthen to a hurricane by the weekend. The National Hurricane Center said a
