White House doctor Jackson to fight for VA job: White House official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s physician Ronny Jackson will not withdraw as the nominee to head the Veterans Affairs department and will fight allegations about his conduct that surfaced ahead of a Senate confirmation hearing, a W…
U.S. environment agency proposes limits to science used in rulemaking
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule on Tuesday that would limit the kinds of scientific research it can use in crafting regulations, an apparent concession to big business that has long requested such restric…
James Comey’s tell-all book sells 600,000 copies in first week
(Reuters) – Fired FBI director James Comey’s memoir that details his private meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump sold some 600,000 copies in all formats in its first week, its publisher said on Tuesday, the latest in a series of best-selling poli…
Judge revokes bond for Nashville shooting suspect after public outcry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – A Tennessee judge on Tuesday revoked a $2 million bond set for the man accused of opening fire at a Nashville-area Waffle House restaurant, killing four people, while new details emerged of the suspect’s struggles with para…
U.S. Supreme Court divided over Texas electoral district fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared divided along ideological lines as it heard a bid by Texas to revive Republican-drawn electoral districts thrown out by a lower court for diluting the clout of black and Hispanic voters….
Cosby lawyers attack accusers’ credibility, drawing prosecutor rebuke
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (Reuters) – Defense lawyers for comedian Bill Cosby on Tuesday attacked the credibility of women who testified against him at his sexual assault trial, drawing a stern rebuke from prosecutors who said such shaming of victims was the rea…
Cosby lawyers slam accuser as ‘pathological liar’ at trial
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (Reuters) – Defense lawyers for comedian Bill Cosby attacked the credibility of women who testified against him at his sexual assault trial, singling out accuser Andrea Constand during closing arguments on Tuesday as a “pathological lia…
Trump opens door for Jackson to pull out as nominee for veterans job
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday left open the possibility that his doctor, Ronny Jackson, would withdraw as his pick to lead the Veterans Affairs department after allegations stalled his Senate confirmation hearing.
EPA proposes to bar use of confidential data in rulemaking
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule on Tuesday that would stop it from relying on scientific research underpinned by confidential data in its making of regulations.
Florida shooting suspect qualifies for public defender, judge rules
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Reuters) – The man charged with killing 17 people at Florida high school qualifies to have a public defender represent him at taxpayer expense, even though he may inherit money from his late mother’s estate, a Florida judge ruled…
