Trump administration in spotlight as U.S. top court returns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s ability to win over the U.S. Supreme Court will be put to the test when the nine justices begin their new term on Monday with major cases awaiting on voting rights, religious liberty, union funding and …
Tree trimming firm pays biggest fine in U.S. immigration case
(Reuters) – A tree trimming company has been handed the largest penalty imposed in a United States immigration case, totaling $95 million, after pleading guilty to employing illegal immigrants, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Marines agree to improve Camp Pendleton water after dead animals found in supply
(Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday it reached an agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps to bring water systems at Camp Pendleton near San Diego up to code after the remains of small animals were found in the drinking wa…
Apple sees sharp increase in U.S. national security requests
(Reuters) – Apple Inc has received more than four times as many national-security related requests from the U.S. government in the first half of this year versus a year ago, according to a company report on Thursday.
Education Secretary DeVos faces largely silent protest at Harvard speech
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Reuters) – U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was confronted by largely silent protesters holding signs opposing the Trump administration’s promotion of for-profit schools and changes to how colleges handle sex assault allegations a…
Ex-Illinois congressman convicted of failing to file income taxes
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Former Illinois U.S. congressman Mel Reynolds was found guilty in federal court on Thursday for failing to file federal income tax returns, marking the latest legal trouble for the one-time Democratic Party rising star.
Illinois Republican governor signs controversial abortion bill
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois Republican Governor Bruce Rauner signed a controversial bill into law on Thursday to expand state-funded coverage of abortions for low-income residents on Medicaid and state employees.
College basketball scandal raises financial concerns in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE (Reuters) – A federal bribery investigation that led to the suspension of the University of Louisville’s Hall of Fame basketball coach has raised concerns about financial fallout in Kentucky beyond the hardwood.
Black Lives Matter movement cannot be sued, U.S. judge rules
(Reuters) – A Louisiana police officer cannot sue Black Lives Matter because it is a social movement, a U.S. judge ruled on Thursday, finding the campaign could not be held responsible for injuries he got at a protest.
U.S. appoints general to oversee military response to Puerto Rico disaster
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) – The Pentagon named a senior general to command military relief operations in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico on Thursday and the Trump administration sent a Cabinet emissary to the island as U.S. lawmakers called for a …
