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.
Military Introduces Promotion Changes In Attempt To Attract And Keep Better Officers
The Pentagon has just been authorized to make changes to its officer promotion policy that would, among other actions, make it possible to stay on at one’s rank rather than face up-or-out promotion peril.
Supreme Court Pick Matters To State Lawmakers, Too. Especially On Abortion
One big question in Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Brett Kavanaugh is how he would rule on a challenge to Roe v. Wade. A rejection could give states first say in abortion regulation.
Pennsylvania Grand Jury Investigation Into Clergy Sex Abuse May Set New Precedent
The failure of church authorities to police their own clergy has led lay Catholics and civil authorities to move on their own. After Pennsylvania, other state attorneys general have launched investigations.
Senate Hearing For Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Gets A Controversial Start
The Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday. Kavanaugh is President Trump’s pick to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy.
USA Gymnastics President Kerry Perry Forced To Resign After Leadership Missteps
Kerry Perry, president of USA Gymnastics, has abruptly left her post after a troubling nine-month tenure. She was forced to resign after a number of high-profile missteps leading the organization that’s been plagued by scandals.
FBI Says It Has Recovered Stolen Ruby Slippers, Missing For 13 Years
The sequined shoes were pilfered from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005. Investigators had pursued a range of leads — including an abandoned Minnesota mine — ever since.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Not Seeking Re-Election
The former congressman and White House chief of staff will not seek a third term in office in 2019. “This has been the job of a lifetime, but it is not a job for a lifetime,” he said.
What’s At Stake In The Latest Affordable Care Act Court Battle
On Wednesday, a federal judge in Texas will hear arguments from Republicans who want him to strike down the health law and from Democrats who say the law is constitutional and should stay in place.
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