Republicans will sue to block court-drawn Pennsylvania congressional map
(Reuters) – State and national Republican officials will file a federal lawsuit as soon as Wednesday seeking to block a new Pennsylvania congressional map released on Monday by the state’s high court, the party’s congressional campaign arm said on Tues…
Top court snubs challenge to California gun waiting period
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a blow to gun rights activists, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge to California’s 10-day waiting period for firearms purchases that is intended to guard against impulsive violence and suicides.
Florida teens travel to state capital demanding action on guns
PARKLAND, Fla. (Reuters) – Busloads of Florida students headed on Tuesday to the state capital Tallahassee to call for a ban on assault rifles, pressing on with protests after a shooting rampage at a high school that killed 17 teens and educators.
U.S. top court rejects challenge to California gun waiting period
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a blow to gun rights activists, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge to California’s 10-day waiting period for firearms purchases that is intended to guard against impulsive violence and suicides.
U.S. top court rejects investor appeals over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to revive litigation in which shareholders accused the federal government of overstepping its authority when it restructured mortgage finance firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac following t…
Agonizing subway ride lands New York woman Worst Commute award
NEW YORK (Reuters) – This is one contest no New York City subway rider wants to win.
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.
