Political Shocker: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Won’t Seek Re-Election
Emanuel’s decision comes as the trial of a police officer charged with the murder of a black teenager is about to begin, and as his city struggles with violent crime and a mountain of pension debt.
Detroit Students Face Heat Wave, Elevated Metals In Drinking Water
Public school students in Detroit face a heat wave and non-working water fountains. Officials shut them off after recent testing discovered elevated levels of lead and copper.
Population Doubles In North Dakota’s Smallest Incorporated City
Ruso was on the verge of dissolving after the death of its longtime mayor. But it’s rebounding, with expectations to double its population — from two residents to four.
Kavanaugh Hearings Day 2: Senators’ Questions To Take Center Stage
Democrats promise to grill Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on abortion, gun control and other hot-button topics. Barring a surprise, Republicans have the votes to confirm him.
Facebook, Twitter Heavies Set To Appear At Senate Hearing. Google May Be MIA
The Senate intelligence committee wants an update from Big Tech about how companies are fighting “active measures” like those waged against the U.S. in 2016.
Special Counsel Reportedly Agrees To Accept Written Answers From President
After months of trying to get the president to answer questions about Russia in person, Robert Mueller’s office has agreed to accept at least some written answers, according to The New York Times.
Has Catholic Canon Law Aggravated The Clergy Abuse Crisis?
Critics say Catholic law favors secrecy over transparency and discourages bishops from punishing abusive priests. Increasingly, civil authorities are taking on these investigations.
EPA Spent An Extra Million Dollars To Give Scott Pruitt Security
The agency administrator’s protective services detail expanded from six to 19 agents, but it never made a threat analysis to size up his security needs.
Arizona Governor Names Former Sen. Jon Kyl To Replace John McCain
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Tuesday that former Sen. Jon Kyl will replace the late Sen. Jon McCain. One of Kyl’s first orders of business will be to vote on a new Supreme Court justice.
Gulf Coast Residents Already Feeling Impact Of Tropical Storm Gordon
Residents along the northern Gulf of Mexico are preparing for a strong tropical system. Tropical storm Gordon is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and possible tornadoes from the Florida panhandle to Louisiana.
Senate Democrats Launch Series Of Complaints As Kavanaugh Hearings Begin
Brett Kavanaugh is going to be facing tough questions this week for his nomination to the Supreme Court, but first, Democrats are pressing Republicans on the process for how his nomination and these hearings came to be.
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