NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking mailing of mifepristone prescriptions. Friday’s unanimous ruling from …
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Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds …
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King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his U.S. state visit
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLONDON — President Trump sang the praises of King Charles III after the monarch’s state visit this week. He even lifted some tariffs on Scotch whisky as a favor to the British …
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Trump pulls Casey Means’ stalled surgeon general nomination. New pick is radiologist Nicole Saphier
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Trump said Thursday he’s nominating radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means’ path forward stalled in the Senate over …
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Legal battle to halt Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger expands with five new states
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has enlisted new allies in his legal battle to unravel Nexstar Media Group’s takeover of rival television station group Tegna Inc. Late Thursday, Bonta announced …
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House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, and send the bipartisan package to President …
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Why a major reorganization at the Forest Service has people concerned
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI was on a road trip to visit a friend late in March when my phone started lighting up. The Trump administration had just announced a sweeping reorganization of the …
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Florida Legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Trump launched ahead of …
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Cole Allen case reveals Secret Service failures that could have led to tragedy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAccording to Acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche and other top Trump administration officials, U.S. Secret Service agents did a fine job protecting President Trump and much of his Cabinet from …