In 1776, Thomas Paine, an English-born writer shaped by the anti-monarchism movement, wrote “Common Sense,” a 47-page pamphlet that changed history, by inspiring American colonists to turn their rebellion against their king into an outright revolution. Correspondent Holly Williams visits the English town of Lewes that helped shaped a future Founding Father and separatist. Source … Read more
U.S. antitrust regulators said Friday they are closely monitoring oil markets for potential price-fixing or market monopolization, and they urged state attorneys general to assist in investigating unlawful conduct. “Recent volatility in crude oil prices does not suspend either the antitrust laws or state consumer protection laws, and it does not authorize companies to manipulate … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A coalition of blue states and jurisdictions is suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements designed to prevent fraud, arguing the policy unlawfully restricts access to health care coverage. The lawsuit, filed by at least 25 states and the District of Columbia, alleges the newly … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday afternoon officially designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, according to the office of state Assemblymember Matt Haney, who represents … Read more
DOJ sues Virginia over anti-ICE policies as key anti-terror tool nears expiration The Department of Justice launched a lawsuit against Virginia concerning new anti-ICE policies, including a controversial mask ban for federal agents. Acting AG Todd Blanche argues these laws jeopardize federal officers. Concurrently, a major anti-terrorism tool, FISA, faces expiration tonight due to congressional … Read more
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador, whose state has such a ban in place, joins “The Takeout” to discuss. Source link
The Supreme Court is set to announce some big rulings on the final day of its term. A heat wave grips much of the country. And Medicaid cuts threaten home care for millions of Americans. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Here’s what to know … Read more
The battle of the Dan Sullivans is on. The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state’s GOP Senate primary in August. The high court upheld a ruling from a lower court judge that cleared the way for … Read more
NEW YORK — Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need. The attorneys general and governors who filed the lawsuit allege that an interim final … Read more
WASHINGTON — Rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that elections officials may count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day if they were postmarked beforehand. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The court, divided 5-4, held that the Mississippi law … Read more