U.S. agencies vow closer scrutiny of China-funded cultural institutes
U.S. agencies on Thursday promised stricter monitoring of China-funded Confucius Institutes, cultural centers at U.S. universities that have been criticized for serving as propaganda arms of the Communist government in Beijing.
Puerto Rico oversight board to appeal appointments ruling
A recent U.S. Appeals Court ruling that found Puerto Rico’s federally created fiscal oversight board was unconstitutionally appointed will be appealed to the Supreme Court, the board announced on Thursday.
U.S. Senator Sanders urges FDA to allow older versions of $375,000 drug
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders this week urged regulators to allow pharmacies and manufacturers to resume distributing unbranded, lower-cost versions of a drug used to treat a rare neuromuscular disorder, according to a letter provided by his office to Re…
Senate confirms ex-coal lobbyist to lead U.S. environment regulator
The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump’s candidate, a former coal lobbyist, to lead the nation’s top environmental regulator, infuriating Democrats and conservation groups who said his policies were endangering public health.
Trump’s ex-lawyer Cohen testifies again, this time behind closed doors
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday to speak behind closed doors with a congressional panel investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. election, capping a week of testimony in which he lev…
Texan gets 15 years for shooting after white nationalist rally
A Texan who shot at counter-protesters after a white nationalist rally at the University of Florida in 2017 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, court records showed.
U.S. House takes aim at loose gun-sale checks; passes second bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a second bill in as many days to toughen background checks for gun purchases, but both bills were likely to face opposition from the Republican-controlled Senate and the White House.
Arizona man pleads guilty to threatening Harvard ceremony for black students
An Arizona man pleaded guilty on Thursday to threatening to bomb Harvard University and shoot students at its first commencement ceremony for black students in 2017, saying he wanted to “end their pro-black agenda.”
Republican Party chair says primary challenge to Trump would be futile
The chairwoman of the Republican National Committee said on Thursday that any Republican primary challenge to President Donald Trump in next year’s presidential election is doomed to fail.
Republican Party chair says primary challenge to Trump would be futile
The chairwoman of the Republican National Committee said on Thursday that any Republican primary challenge to President Donald Trump in next year’s presidential election is doomed to fail.
