U.S. top court to review Virginia voting districts in race case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will review for a second time whether Republican legislators in Virginia drew electoral districts in the state in a way that unlawfully diluted the clout of black voters.
CNN sues White House over revoked credentials of correspondent
CNN filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Trump administration over the revocation of press credentials for White House correspondent Jim Acosta, a frequent target of President Donald Trump.
U.S. court orders Georgia to continue review of governor’s race
Georgia voters will wait until at least Friday for the final word on who will be their next governor after a U.S. federal judge ordered state election officials to review provisional ballots cast in last week’s election.
Trump, after visit, slams France’s Macron as relations sour
U.S. President Donald Trump attacked his French counterpart on Tuesday in a series of tweets that underscored how much the once-friendly ties between the two leaders have soured, just two days after returning from Paris.
Maryland to seek court ruling over Trump’s attorney general pick: NYT
Maryland officials will ask a federal judge for an injunction and argue that Matthew Whitaker is not the legitimate acting U.S. attorney general, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing a draft court filing expected in a healthcare lawsuit again…
President Macron’s office says ‘no comment’ after Trump Twitter attack
The office of French President Emmanuel Macron said it had no comment to make after U.S. President Donald Trump sent a series of messages on Twitter on Tuesday criticizing Macron and France.
Trump, after visit, slams France’s Macron over ‘low approval rating’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday attacked his French counterpart for what he said was Emmanuel Macron’s “low approval rating” and unfair trade practices, just days after visiting the key U.S. ally.
Trump could soon fire Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen: Washington Post
U.S. President Donald Trump has told advisers he wants to remove Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen from her post, and could do so in the coming weeks, the Washington Post reported, citing five current and former White House officials.
Stung by trade wars, U.S. farmers hope for quick progress on Farm Bill
U.S. soybean farmer Mike Schlosser does not expect President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, the single biggest headwind to his business, to end any time soon. But he is among many in farm country who expect at least some good news this year – in the form of a new Farm Bill.
‘Lame-duck’ Congress returns, facing budget, Mueller, border wall issues
The U.S. Congress returns on Tuesday for a post-election “lame-duck” session, facing a funding deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown, as well as demands for protections for Special Counsel Robert Mueller and money for a proposed U.S.-Mexico…
