Washington — The Supreme Court is set to convene Wednesday to consider the legality of President Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship. The case is a major test of a key pillar of Mr. Trump’s immigration agenda and is the first in which the high court will weigh the legal merits of one … Read more
In today’s newsletter: Iran’s strikes force Gulf nations to consider joining the war. Bipartisan efforts to end the DHS shutdown reach a new level of urgency. And the cast of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” raised concerns over abuse allegations against one of the show’s stars at a meeting with ABC execs. Here’s what to … Read more
Many voters in Millersburg said they supported Trump on the war. “I think we got to do what we got to do to keep this country safe, so and if it means paying a little bit more in gas right now to keep everybody safe, then that’s what we got to do, and eventually they’ll … Read more
The housing market could look a lot different this spring, and buyers may want to take note. Yuliya Taba/Getty Images For years, conventional wisdom held that spring was the undisputed best time to buy a home — more listings, more competition, more urgency. But the current housing market landscape looks almost nothing like the one … Read more
Developments this spring have the potential to impact mortgage interest rates in both directions. fatido/Getty Images The housing market has been a waiting game in recent years. Americans watched rates peak at 7.76% in late 2023, then creep slowly downward to where they are today. Through it all, sidelined buyers have been hoping the right … Read more
As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran overtakes the foreign policy debate in Washington, two Democratic governors with potential 2028 presidential aspirations — Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear — recently traveled to New Hampshire, introducing themselves to the state’s famously engaged voters. The two weighed in on the war and both criticized and questioned President Trump’s … Read more
Since the 1999 Columbine high school massacre in Colorado, there have been 84 mass shootings at schools across the United States. Each tragedy is uniquely horrific. But the response from lawmakers has become frustratingly predictable: condolences, partisan rhetoric, and ultimately, inaction. Which is why we took note of how some prosecutors are pursuing these cases. … Read more
Washington — The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday in a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from possessing firearms. The case, United States v. Hemani, is the second involving gun rights that the high court is hearing in its current term, joining a legal battle over … Read more
If you spend the majority of your day sitting at a desk, finding ways to move more is important. A number of studies have shown that prolonged sedentary behavior increases your risk for several health issues, including cardiac problems, diabetes and even cancer. The good news: You can easily add movement into your day by … Read more
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up an effort by energy companies to end a lawsuit filed in state court that seeks billions of dollars in damages for the impacts their fossil-fuel products have had on the global climate. The decision from the Supreme Court could impact the ability of state … Read more