Tag: United States government
Over Thomas dissent, high court rejects West Point case
<p>WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a woman who says she was raped as a West Point cadet, with...
McConnell says GOP open to $600 billion for infrastructure
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Monday that Republicans are willing to spend up to $600 billion on infrastructure, far...
Trump’s ‘big lie’ becomes new litmus test for success in GOP
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and his supporters are intensifying efforts to shame — and potentially remove — members of their party who are seen...
Powell sees need to help most vulnerable in uneven recovery
<p>WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the economic outlook has “clearly brightened” in the United States but the recovery remains too uneven...
Judge asked to halt dredges during sea turtle nesting season
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A conservation group filed suit asking a judge to stop a federal agency from dredging a Georgia harbor during the nesting...
US fights new deadline for rare plant protections in Nevada
RENO, Nev. — The Biden administration says a U.S. judge exceeded his authority when he gave federal wildlife officials a May 21 deadline to...
New solar plant for California desert gains federal approval
<p>BLYTHE, Calif. — The federal Bureau of Land Management has given final approval for a solar power plant on public lands in the southeastern...
AP FACT CHECK: Biden overstates how many Americans immunized
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday vastly overstated the number of Americans who've been vaccinated against COVID-19. And when addressing the racial gap...
Under Armour settles SEC charges for $9 million
NEW YORK — Sportswear company Under Armour has settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission and agreed to pay $9 million in fines related...
McConnell says GOP open to $600 billion for infrastructure
<p>LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Monday that Republicans are willing to spend up to $600 billion on infrastructure, far...