Blamed for Wildfires, PG&E Seeks Higher Electricity Rates
The California utility and two others says higher rates are needed to pay for safety improvements and to offset the financial risk of more frequent wildfires.
Jared Kushner Dismisses Russian Election Interference as ‘Couple of Facebook Ads’
His comments seemed to contradict Facebook’s own estimates that Russian ads and social-media posts reached 126 million Americans during the election.
‘Jeopardy!’ Phenom James Holzhauer Smashes Through $1 Million Mark
Holzhauer, a 34-year-old professional gambler from Las Vegas, is amassing cash at an unprecedented rate and won another $118,816 in his 14th victory on Tuesday.
Florida Moves Toward Arming Teachers, Despite Opposition From Parkland Students
The State Senate approved legislation that would allow some classroom teachers to carry firearms, a policy opposed by student activists.
Walgreens Raises Tobacco-Buying Age to 21, Strengthening a Consensus
In raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products at its stores, the drugstore chain joined other retailers and lawmakers seeking to curb teenagers’ use.
Did Trump Obstruct Justice? Mueller Didn’t Say, but Left a Trail to the Answer
The special counsel stopped short of declaring whether acts by the president were illegal attempts to impede the investigation. But his report is a detailed map to conclusions.
Treasury Pushes Decision on Whether to Release Trump’s Tax Returns to May 6
Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, said in a letter that the Treasury Department needed more time to consult with the Justice Department on the legality of the request.
Bill Weld on Nixon, Mueller and How He Plans to Beat Trump in the Primary
The former Massachusetts governor talks about his long-shot bid for the Republican nomination and what his high school production of “Julius Caesar” taught him about Donald Trump and power.
Where 2020 Candidates Stand on Impeachment
Since the release of the Mueller report, several candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2020 have weighed in on whether Congress should start impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
Measles Outbreak Declared in Los Angeles County
Five cases of the disease, the first in the county this year, are being investigated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Is Obstruction an Impeachable Offense? History Says Yes
In 1974 and 1998, articles of impeachment against Presidents Richard M. Nixon and Bill Clinton focused on the corrupt use of power to frustrate lawful investigations.
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