JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A legislative probe into the roll out of Missouri’s medical marijuana…
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America’s business of prisons thrives even amid a pandemic
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – As factories and other businesses remain shuttered across America, prisoners in at least…
‘Justice for all’: Flynn shares video of grandson saying Pledge of Allegiance after DOJ drops charges
Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn shared a video of his grandson reciting the Pledge of Allegiance…
Michigan governor extends stay-at-home order until May 28 but allows some outdoor activity
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday the state’s stay-at-home order would be extended until May…
‘Thoroughly corrupt’: Nadler calls on DOJ watchdog to investigate dismissal of Flynn charges
House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler called on the Department of Justice inspector general to investigate the…
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Slammed Trump for ‘Racist,’ ‘Hateful’ Remarks in 2015
Win McNamee, Getty Images. Current Trump White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany repeatedly blasted then-candidate Donald…
Official: Idaho revenue drop due to extended tax deadline
BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Idaho’s general fund revenue in April plummeted from initial forecasts, but officials…
Official; Strict US border policy may remain as virus eases
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S, policy of quickly expelling migrants apprehended along the Mexican border may…
Noisy protest in Belgrade against Serbia’s populist leader
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) – Banging pots and blowing whistles, hundreds of people staged a noisy protest…
Q&A: Stacey Abrams is ready to serve but not on top court
ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams says she’s ready to serve presidential candidate Joe Biden…
Seventh Trump veto successful after Senate fails to override block of Iran war powers resolution
The Senate failed to override President Trump’s veto of a resolution that would have limited his…
Tennessee issues guidelines for group recreation businesses allowed to reopen Friday
Group recreation businesses can reopen Friday in 89 Tennessee counties, but the governor is asking them…
‘DOJ has lost its way’: James Comey speaks out after dismissal of Flynn charges
Former FBI Director James Comey said the Justice Department had demonstrated it was no longer apolitical…
Store workers become enforcers of social distancing rules
NEW YORK (AP) – Sandy Jensen’s customer service job at a Sam’s Club in Fullerton, California,…
Ex-California lawmaker’s prison term delayed due to virus
SAN DIEGO (AP) – A federal judge Thursday agreed to push back the start of former…
Hogan vetoes major education bill, cites virus budget impact
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed a major K-12 education measure on Thursday…
AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely declares kids safe from virus
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is falsely suggesting that children are safe from the coronavirus…
Schiff on Flynn: ‘This dismissal does not exonerate him. But it does incriminate Bill Barr’
House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff excoriated the Justice Department for dismissing charges against President Trump’s former…
‘Thank you so, so much’: Tearful hair salon owner walks free after imprisonment for defying lockdown
The Texas hair salon owner imprisoned for opening her business in defiance of coronavirus lockdown orders…