U.S. Supreme Court skeptical of law against encouraging illegal immigration
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday signaled skepticism toward a federal law that made it a felony to encourage illegal immigrants to come or stay in the United States as they heard a bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to revive the meas…
Senate has time to weigh funds for U.S. coronavirus response: Republican senator
The Senate will weigh how much money is needed to prepare for the nation’s coronavirus response, a top Republican senator said on Tuesday, adding that short-term funding is available now and that there is time for lawmakers to consider additional, long…
U.S. man charged with trying to blow up car outside Pentagon
A man is appearing before a federal judge on Tuesday for accusations that he attempted to blow up a vehicle at the Pentagon, according to the Justice Department.
U.S. health officials raise alarm about likely local spread of coronavirus
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday alerted Americans to begin preparing for the spread of coronavirus in the United States after the flu-like virus surfaced in several more countries.
Surging Sanders to be in the crosshairs at South Carolina Democratic debate
Surging front-runner Bernie Sanders will be in the hot seat at the Democratic debate in South Carolina on Tuesday, when his six presidential rivals try to derail his growing momentum before the next big round of nominating contests.
U.S. health secretary Azar says more coronavirus cases likely, seeks more funding
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar said on Tuesday there will likely be more cases of coronavirus in the United States, and he asked a Senate subcommittee to approve $2.5 billion in funding to fight the outbreak after proposing cu…
Senator Rubio confident Trump administration will extend Florida offshore drilling ban
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio on Tuesday said he was confident the administration of President Donald Trump will extend a ban on oil and gas drilling off Florida, despite its enthusiasm for opening much of the country’s coasts to petroleum development.
Republicans see echoes of Trump’s improbable rise in Sanders’ surge
Bernie Sanders’ surge to the front of the Democratic presidential contest has echoes of Donald Trump’s improbable 2016 nomination, according to Republican strategists who tried and failed to stop the man who later won the presidency.
Coronavirus travel: national advice not all of a piece
Should travelers avoid parts of the world near coronavirus hotspots? Or go – but then tread carefully? The official advice they receive may depend on whether they live in Amsterdam, Helsinki, Madrid or Lagos.
Coronavirus increases Iran’s isolation, strains South Korea and Italy
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rose to 16 on Tuesday, the highest outside China, increasing its international isolation as dozens of countries from South Korea to Italy accelerated emergency measures to curb the epidemic’s global spread.
