A$AP Rocky goes on trial in Stockholm
U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky will appear in a Swedish court on Tuesday for the first day of his trial for assault that has angered U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris releases healthcare policy plan days before Democratic debate
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris on Monday released a “Medicare for All” proposal ahead of a second debate for Democratic presidential candidates, when their differing approaches to healthcare insurance policy are expected to feature prominently.
Accused 9/11 mastermind open to role in victims’ lawsuit if not executed
The accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has indicated a willingness to be deposed by victims who are suing Saudi Arabia for damages, if the United States decides not to seek the death penalty against him.
Teen gunman scorned California garlic festival on social media before mass shooting
A California teenager was identified by police on Monday as the gunman who opened fire with an assault rifle at a garlic festival in Gilroy, California, killing three people, including two children.
Trump administration enacts another obstacle to asylum cases
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration imposed another obstacle for asylum-seekers on Monday, finding that being persecuted on the basis of threats against a family member is usually not enough to be granted asylum in the United States.
Harris, Ocasio-Cortez float plan to lift low-income communities in climate plans
U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday introduced a bill that would ensure any climate change legislation considered by Congress prioritizes low-income and vulnerable …
Trump issues full pardons for five convicted criminals
U.S. President Donald Trump issued full pardons on Monday for five criminals who served sentences on charges including drug trafficking, weapons sales and illegal gambling, the White House said in a statement.
U.S. judge blocks Medicaid work requirements in New Hampshire
A federal judge on Monday overturned the Trump administration’s approval of a plan by the state of New Hampshire to impose work requirements on people seeking to obtain benefits from the Medicaid health insurance program.
Senators back big jump in federal highway spending
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators unveiled a proposal on Monday to authorize $287 billion in federal government spending over five years to maintain and repair the country’s aging highways, bridges and tunnels, but Congress still faces the tough task…
Trump issues full pardons for five people -White House
U.S. President Donald Trump issued full pardons on Monday for five people who served sentences on charges including drug trafficking, weapons sales and illegal gambling, the White House said in a statement.
