Armed U.S. gun rights activists rally against proposed Virginia gun laws
Thousands of armed gun-rights activists filled the streets around Virginia’s capitol building on Monday to protest a package of gun-control legislation making its way through the newly Democratic-controlled state legislature.
Trump urges Senate to reject impeachment as affront to U.S. Constitution
President Donald Trump’s lawyers argued on Monday that the impeachment case against him is a product of a rigged process by Democrats and “must be rejected” in the Senate trial that gets under way in earnest on Tuesday.
U.S. judge dismisses assault case against British retailer Philip Green: Arcadia
Prosecutors in the United States have dropped a case against British retailer Philip Green that had alleged assault, his Arcadia company said on Monday, citing court documents.
Thousands of armed activists gather at Virginia’s pro-gun rally
Thousands of armed pro-gun activists from across the United States rallied outside Virginia’s capitol building on Monday to protest new restrictions proposed by state lawmakers, with authorities bracing for violence.
Factbox: As Trump goes on trial, a fight over witnesses remains unresolved
President Donald Trump goes on trial in the U.S. Senate this week on charges he abused his office and obstructed Congress, with one of the most contentious questions still unresolved – should senators hear from witnesses?
U.S.-bound migrant caravan in tense standoff at border between Mexico and 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 impeachment: What happens next?
Here is what to look out for next as the proceedings advance in U.S. President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in the Senate:
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.
