U.S./World News

Abortion Ruling Raises Stakes for Election

Published by Scott Stewart on Sun, 07/05/2020 - 12:00am

New York – Supporters of abortion rights are elated, foes of abortion dismayed and angry, but they agree on one consequence of the Supreme Court’s first major abortion ruling since President Donald Trump took office: The upcoming election is crucial to their cause.

Roberts Pivotal Vote in Supreme Court’s Big Opinions

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 5:00am

Washington – The biggest cases of the Supreme Court term so far have a surprising common thread.

Racism Is a Public Health Crisis, Say Cities and Counties

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 3:00am

Being Black is bad for your health. And pervasive racism is the cause.

That’s the conclusion of public health studies over more than three decades.

How Risky Is Flying During This Pandemic? Think Twice

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 2:00am

How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?

Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too.

Court Doesn’t Wade Into Texas Mail-In Voting Battle

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 12:00am

Austin, Texas — The U.S. Supreme Court last Friday rejected a request by Texas Democrats to allow all of the state’s 16 million registered voters to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic.

Court Says President Can Fire Consumer Bureau Head ‘At Will’

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 12:00am

Washington – In a ruling underscoring the power of the president, the Supreme Court last Monday made it easier for the president to fire the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Divided Appeals Court Rules Flynn Prosecution Should Be Dismissed

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 4:08am

Washington – A divided federal appeals court last Wednesday ordered the dismissal of the criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn, turning back efforts by a judge to scrutinize the Justice Department’s extraordinary decision to drop the prosecution.

Despite Virus, Trump Administration Urges End to ACA

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 4:00am

Washington – In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration last Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act.

Justices Boost Administration’s Power on Asylum Cases

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 3:00am

Washington – The Supreme Court last Thursday strengthened the Trump administration’s ability to deport people seeking asylum without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge.

Immigration experts suggested the administration would use sweeping language in the majority opinion to bolster broader efforts to restrict asylum.

Campaigning Finds Normal as Door-Knocking Resumes

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 2:00am
A car passes a yard displaying a campaign sign for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden in North Hampton, New Hampshire, June 23, 2020. The coronavirus pandemic isn’t going away anytime soon, but campaigns are still forging ahead with in-person organizing. The pandemic upended elections this year, forcing campaigns to shift their organizing activities almost entirely online and compelling both parties to reconfigure their conventions.(AP)

Washington – Across much of America, the coronavirus pandemic isn’t fading away. But political campaigns are still forging ahead with in-person organizing.

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