Controversial Wisconsin sheriff who backed Trump resigns
(Reuters) – Wisconsin Sheriff David Clarke, an African-American who has criticized the Black Lives Matter movement and was previously under consideration for a position with the Trump administration, has quit his job, an adviser said on Thursday.
U.S. selects four construction firms to build U.S. border wall prototypes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration has selected four construction companies to build concrete prototypes for a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Thursday.
Florida Supreme Court sides with governor in squabble over death cases
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Reuters) – The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Governor Rick Scott had the authority to reassign a prosecutor’s death penalty cases after she refused to pursue capital punishment for any defendants.
Panama ex-president facing political spying charges should be extradited: U.S. judge
(Reuters) – A federal judge in Miami on Thursday said former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli should be extradited to his homeland to face charges he illegally orchestrated a campaign funded by public money to spy on political rivals there.
Panama ex-president facing political spying charges should be extradited: U.S. judge
(Reuters) – A federal judge in Miami on Thursday said former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli should be extradited to his homeland to face charges he illegally orchestrated a campaign funded by public money to spy on political rivals there.
More fires expected after blast at Arkema’s flooded Texas plant
CROSBY, Texas (Reuters) – Chemical maker Arkema SA said it expected more fires after two explosions hit its flooded plant 25 miles (40 km)northeast of Houston on Thursday, sickening more than a dozen law enforcement personnel and prompting an evacuati…
Illinois closes book on school-funding saga with bill signing
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A bill creating a new education funding formula in Illinois became law on Thursday, marking the end of the state’s latest political battle that had halted the flow of $6.7 billion in aid to 852 public school districts.
Advertising budget for Obamacare to be cut 90 percent: U.S. health agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said on Thursday it plans to spend $10 million on advertising for the upcoming Obamacare open enrollment period that starts in November, a sharp cut from the $100 million spent …
Ex-military officials urge U.S. judge to halt Trump’s transgender ban
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Three high-ranking military officials from the Obama administration on Thursday joined several transgender service members in urging a U.S. judge to halt President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military.
Advertising budget for Obamacare to be cut 90 percent: U.S. health agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said on Thursday it plans to spend $10 million on advertising for the upcoming Obamacare open enrollment period that starts in November, a sharp cut from the $100 million spent …
