U.S. to extend skimpy health insurance outside of Obamacare
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Tuesday proposed extending the availability of skimpy health insurance plans to millions of Americans in another Trump administration move aimed at undercutting the requirements of the Affordable C…
Ohio school on lockdown after student apparently shoots self
(Reuters) – A school in Massillon, Ohio, was on lockdown on Tuesday morning after a student suffered an “apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound,” the school district said.
U.S. to extend short-term non-Obamacare health insurance to 1 year
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Tuesday proposed a rule extending the time period to 12 months for health insurance plans that do not comply with the requirements of the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare.
Florida school staff members to return this week after mass shooting that killed 17
(Reuters) – Staff members will return to work on Friday at the Florida school where a gunman shot and killed 17 people in the deadliest shooting ever at a U.S. high school, district officials said, with students expected back next week.
Trump endorses Romney in run for U.S. Senate seat in Utah
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s run for a U.S. Senate seat in Utah, despite Romney often being critical of Trump.
Pennsylvania top court redraws voting map in boost to Democrats
(Reuters) – Pennsylvania’s top court on Monday unveiled a new map carving out the state’s U.S. congressional voting districts, imposing a plan it said was based on “traditional criteria” after rejecting a proposal drawn up by Republican lawmakers as un…
Head bowed, Florida shooting suspect returns to court for hearing
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Reuters) – A former student accused of last week’s deadly shooting at a Florida high school returned to court for a hearing on Monday in a case that has galvanized advocates of stricter gun control, including many of the rampage …
Trump backs effort to improve gun background checks
PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday that President Donald Trump supports efforts to improve federal background checks for gun purchases, days after a shooting at a Florida school killed 17 people.
Pennsylvania top court releases new U.S. congressional voting map for state
(Reuters) – Pennsylvania’s top court published a new map of U.S. congressional voting districts for the state on Monday after Democratic and Republican leaders were unable to come to an agreement on other proposals, in a closely watched action ahead of…
Suspect in Florida school shooting back in court for status hearing
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Reuters) – The former student accused of last week’s deadly shooting rampage at a Florida high school returned to court on Monday for a status hearing, and the judge ordered that a defense motion filed last week remain sealed fro…
