El Salvador slashes size of Congress ahead of elections
By Nelson Renteria SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) -El Salvador's president signed into law an electoral reform on Wednesday that reduces the
2023-06-08 09:46
Connecticut to adjourn largely bipartisan session in contrast to rancor in other states
The Democratic-controlled Connecticut General Assembly is poised to wrap up what’s been one of the most bipartisan legislative sessions in recent memory
2023-06-08 08:53
Richard Snyder, ‘warrior-king’ of publishing who presided over rise of Simon & Schuster, dead at 90
Richard Snyder, a visionary and imperious executive at Simon & Schuster who presided over the publisher’s exponential rise during the second half of the 20th century and helped define an era of growing corporate power, has died
2023-06-08 08:49
2 Connecticut officers fired over treatment of man paralyzed in police van after 2022 arrest
Two police officers in New Haven, Connecticut, have been fired for what authorities call their reckless actions and lack of compassion in handling prisoner Richard “Randy” Cox after he became paralyzed in the back of a police van last year
2023-06-08 08:47
Utah to hold election for retiring congressman's seat in November
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says elections to replace resigning U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart will take place in the fall
2023-06-08 08:47
Tensions erupt in House GOP as party leaders squabble over hardliners' demands
A conservative revolt paralyzing the House has set off a bitter blame game among the upper ranks of GOP leadership, with top Republicans scrambling to defuse internal tensions that have spilled out into public view -- and take some of the heat off themselves.
2023-06-08 08:45
Biden vetoes bill blocking student loan forgiveness program
President Joe Biden officially vetoed legislation Wednesday that would block his student loan forgiveness program, blasting lawmakers who supported the bill for what he called an "unprecedented attempt to deny critical relief to millions of their own constituents."
2023-06-08 07:50
George Winston, million-selling pianist known for his melodic style, dead at age 73
Grammy-winning pianist George Winston has died
2023-06-08 07:50
Soccer-'I'm going to Miami' - Messi confirms move to MLS
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced that he intends to join Major League Soccer side
2023-06-08 07:46
Justice Department informs Trump he is target in classified documents probe, sources say
The Justice Department recently informed Donald Trump's legal team that he is a target in a federal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, a sign that prosecutors may be moving closer to indicting the former president.
2023-06-08 07:26
Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt relief
President Joe Biden has vetoed legislation that would have canceled his plan to forgive student debt
2023-06-08 07:22
Steve Bannon subpoenaed in January 6 probe
Steve Bannon, a right-wing podcast host and former White House adviser to Donald Trump, was subpoenaed to provide documents and testimony to a federal grand jury investigating January 6, 2021, according to a person familiar with the matter.
2023-06-08 07:21