Supreme Court religious rights case has big implications for U.S. schools
Despite wondering every autumn whether she can afford it, Kendra Espinoza has worked hard to keep her two daughters in a small private Christian school in Kalispell, Montana, costing about $15,000 annually for them to attend.
Militia leaders warn Virginia gun rally could get violent
A pro-gun rally expected to draw thousands around Virginia’s capitol building on Monday has authorities bracing for violence, but it also marks shifting battle lines in the U.S. gun debate.
Explainer: How Trump’s impeachment trial will differ from a criminal one
The U.S. Senate’s impeachment trial of President Donald Trump will begin in earnest on Tuesday, when senators may begin hearing opening statements on why he should be removed from office.
Democrats mark King’s birthday on presidential campaign trail
Democrats locked in a tight race for their party’s presidential nomination will mark the holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. by seeking the support of black voters.
Senate’s McConnell keeps cool in heated Trump impeachment trial
U.S. President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, which begins next week, may pose one of the greatest political challenges Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has faced in more than three decades in Congress. As usual, he is showing little sign of t…
Factbox: Seven House Democrats to argue impeachment case against Trump in Senate
Seven members of the House of Representatives will act as prosecutors in the Senate impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump, which begins in earnest on Tuesday.
Trump to offer first detailed impeachment defense as pivotal week begins
After refusing to cooperate with the Democratic Party-led impeachment probe in the House of Representatives, President Donald Trump will on Monday offer his first comprehensive defense, before his trial begins in earnest in the Senate.
Alaska volcano spews thick ash cloud, triggering aviation warning
An Alaska volcano that has been rumbling since midsummer shot ash about 5 miles (8 km) into the sky on Sunday, triggering a warning to aviators and dusting one small fishing village, officials reported.
Large migrant caravan prepares to enter Mexico from Guatemala
A large caravan of Central Americans was preparing to cross the Guatemalan border into Mexico on Monday, posing a potential challenge to the Mexican government’s pledge to help the United States contain mass movements of migrants.
Trump promises farmers that China trade deal will be good for them
President Donald Trump sought on Sunday to assure American farmers and ranchers hit by a protracted tariff war with China that a trade agreement he signed with Beijing will lead to major purchases of U.S. agricultural products.
