Tag: Government and politics
EXPLAINER: Texas Democrats fled the state. Here’s why.
Texas statehouse Democrats fled Monday to the nation's capitol to try and block the GOP's sweeping elections overhaul bill that makes it harder to...
Biden backs Trump rejection of China’s South China Sea claim
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Sunday upheld a Trump-era rejection of nearly all of China's significant maritime claims in the South China Sea....
US cites China, Myanmar, Ethiopia in genocide report
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday renewed genocide allegations against China for repression of Uyghur Muslims and other minorities in its northwest Xinjiang...
Senators seek Medicaid-like plan to cover holdout states
ATLANTA — Three Democratic U.S. senators from states that have refused to expand Medicaid want the federal government to set up a mirror plan...
Youngkin declines debate in part over moderator Woodruff
RICHMOND, Va. — Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin's campaign announced Monday that the political newcomer would not debate Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe at a...
Judge questions treatment of suspended horse trainer Baffert
NEW YORK — A New York judge was sympathetic Monday to horse trainer Bob Baffert’s claims that his May suspension by the New York...
Local Sports Roundup – July 12
GolfShepherd ties for 61st in French LickErica Shepherd carded a final-round 75 to wind up in a tie for 61st at the Symetra Tour's...
Trump lawyers might be penalized over Michigan election case
DETROIT — A federal judge is considering whether to order financial penalties or other sanctions against some of former President Donald Trump's lawyers who...
Over 100 men jump fences into Spanish city in North Africa
MADRID — Authorities in Melilla said on Monday that 119 African men have entered the autonomous city from a group of over 200 who...
Curfews return in Spain as infections soar in young people
MADRID — Spanish regions are bringing back curfews as well as restrictions on socializing and nightlife to contain a sharp rise in coronavirus infections...