Tag: Government and politics
US officials double down on push for nuclear modernization
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A top U.S. nuclear security official and the leaders of three key national laboratories doubled down Friday on the push to...
Helicopter carrying Colombia’s president attacked; all safe
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Colombian President Iván Duque said Friday that a helicopter carrying him and several senior officials came under fire in the southern...
House GOP leader to meet with Capitol officer hurt on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON — A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the...
Illinois man charged in officer attack during Jan. 6 riot
CHICAGO — A man has become at least the 11th Illinois resident to be charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S....
New Mexico lawmakers turn attention to horse racing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Legislative analysts say New Mexico horse racing regulators have more to do if they want to further reduce the number of...
Analysis: Biden rebuts doubts, wins bet on bipartisanship
NEW YORK — Day after day, as the partisan battle lines hardened on Capitol Hill over President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda, his calls for...
NJ residents flock outside as vaccine earns free state parks
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — As New Jersey residents prepare to head outdoors for the Fourth of July, the state's parks are already...
3 Honolulu police officers face charges in fatal shooting
HONOLULU — Three Honolulu police officers appeared in court on Friday to face charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Micronesian...
Harris heads to border after facing criticism for absence
WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris faces perhaps the most politically challenging moment of her vice presidency Friday when she heads to the U.S. southern border...
Philadelphia schools adopt ‘sanctuary’ immigration policy
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia school board unanimously voted to adopt a “welcoming sanctuary schools” resolution, promising more training for staff on how to respond...