California Governor Announces Withdrawal of National Guard Troops From Border Duty
Troops deployed last year at President Trump’s request will now help combat drug gangs and fight wildfires instead, under an order expected to be signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Snow in Hawaii, Flood Watches and Ice: Winter Weather Hits Much of the U.S.
The northern part of the country has gotten walloped with snow, while parts of the Southeast are seeing heavy rain and strong winds.
Cliff Sims, White House Tell-All Author, Sues Trump for Going After Him Over Book
Mr. Sims, a former White House communications aide, is alleging that the president used his campaign organization as a “cutout” to improperly punish former employees.
Sandusky, Ohio, Swaps Columbus Day Holiday for Election Day
Officials wanted to encourage voting and downplay a contentious holiday. “We’ve been very surprised by the national attention,” the city manager said.
Trump Takes Border Wall Fight to El Paso as Opponents There Protest
Dueling rallies by President Trump and Beto O’Rourke, a Democratic former congressman considering a 2020 presidential run, offered a vivid snapshot of the immigration debate.
Illinois Attorney General Challenges Sentence of Chicago Police Officer
Kwame Raoul, the attorney general, said he wants the prison term of Jason Van Dyke, a Chicago police officer convicted last year of killing Laquan McDonald, reviewed. “This is a question of law,” he said.
Bob Costas Accuses NBC of Retaliating for His Remarks on Concussions in N.F.L.
NBC Sports contradicted Mr. Costas’s account, saying he had not been removed from Super Bowl coverage as punishment and that the decision had been mutual.
Illinois Attorney General Challenges Sentence for Officer Jason Van Dyke
Kwame Raoul, the attorney general, wants the Chicago officer’s prison term reviewed. Some have questioned whether less than seven years was enough in Laquan McDonald’s death.
‘A Woman, Just Not That Woman’: How Sexism Plays Out on the Trail
Critics called Hillary Clinton “shrill” and “unlikable.” It’s no coincidence that the same words are being used against Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand and Kamala Harris.
Trump and O’Rourke Face Off in Battle at the Border Over Wall
President Trump travels to El Paso today for a rally to win support for his call for a border wall. But this time, his potential rival in 2020, Beto O’Rourke, will be there to answer him.
Florida School Hires 2 Former Combat Veterans to Take Down Active Shooters
A charter school in Palmetto, Fla., plans to protect its students by arming security guards with Glock handguns and semiautomatic rifles.
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