After nearly a decade on the job, the University of Kentucky’s president wants to extend his…
Day: May 21, 2020
New Mexico reports year’s first human case of West Nile
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico health officials confirmed Thursday that the state has its…
‘I didn’t want to give the press the pleasure’: Trump taunts media over mask wearing
Despite warnings by state officials ahead of his visit to a Ford manufacturing plant in Michigan,…
Democrat threatens subpoenas if Pompeo does not provide Biden documents given to Republicans
A top Democrat threatened to issue subpoenas if Secretary of State Mike Pompeo does not share…
‘No pandemic exception to our Bill of Rights’: Matthew Whitaker calls for Justice Department to defend religious liberty
Former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker says the pandemic doesn’t allow governors to infringe upon religious…
Wanted: Loving home for 53-year-old tortoise
BOSTON (AP) – Wanted: Loving home for a middle-age tortoise that loves fruit salad, dandelions and…
US lawmakers from agricultural states push for $1B in aid
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Some New Mexico dairies have reported average monthly losses of more than…
Trump tells CDC to issue new guidelines for reopening churches quickly
President Trump urged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday to issue new guidelines…
Amy Klobuchar asked to start Joe Biden VP ‘vetting’ process: Report
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Democrat, has reportedly been asked to undergo the lengthy personal-vetting process expected…
Eased orders mean DNR campgrounds, inns will reopen Friday
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – All of Indiana’s state-operated inns, campgrounds and cabins and will reopen Friday in…
Michigan governor wins legal fight with lawmakers over virus
DETROIT (AP) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prevailed Thursday in a high-stakes challenge from Republican lawmakers who…
‘Real men wear face masks’: LA mayor ribs Trump for not wearing a mask in public
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti condemned President Trump for not wearing a face mask in public…
Small business group takes out full-page Wall Street Journal ad accusing Fauci of ‘causing too much unneeded pain’
The Job Creators Network, a group representing small businesses, sponsored a full-page ad in the Wall…
Declassified: Trump-Russia launch document authored by Strzok and investigated by Durham
The document that greenlighted the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into the Trump campaign has been unveiled, giving…
Federal Appellate Court Orders Michael Flynn’s Judge to Explain Himself
Michael Flynn’s legal team caused a stir when they ran to the U.S. Court of Appeals…
Former Bush Aide Slaps Down Trump for Refusing to Be Seen Wearing Mask at Ford PPE Plant: ‘Such a Slap in the Face to Medical Professionals’
Guests on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House slapped back at President Donald Trump’s surreal claim that he did wear…
Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan governor, prevails in GOP coronavirus orders lawsuit
DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prevailed Thursday in a high-stakes challenge from Republican lawmakers who sued…
Dispute erupts over virus aid for Louisiana local government
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Gov. John Bel Edwards’ plan for steering more than $800 million…
Emmet Sullivan ordered by appeals court to respond to request for removal in Michael Flynn case
A federal appeals court on Thursday ordered the judge overseeing the case against former national security…
Election judge pleads guilty to stuffing ballot boxes during primary elections for bribes
A former election judge in Philadelphia has been convicted of several offenses after he accepted bribes…