Court revives challenge to Minnesota same-sex marriage video law
A federal appeals court on Friday revived a lawsuit by Minnesota videographers challenging a state law requiring them to make videos of same-sex weddings. Powered by WPeMatico
Representative Seth Moulton ends bid for Democratic presidential nomination
Representative Seth Moulton, who mounted a long-shot bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, ended his campaign on Friday, warning that the party must now decide how far left it wants to move. Powered by WPeMatico
Chicago judge may tap special prosecutor to review actor Jussie Smollett’s case
The case of ex-"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, who sparked a firestorm in Chicago by reporting a racist attack authorities have ruled a hoax, returns to court on Friday, when local media say a judge may tap a special prosecutor to review the case.Powered by WPeMatico
Harvey Weinstein to be arraigned again ahead of criminal trial
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday morning on an indictment in connection with his upcoming criminal trial, a spokesman for the Manhattan district attorney said on Thursday.Powered by WPeMatico
Trump to meet with USDA, EPA chiefs on Thursday over biofuels policy: sources
President Donald Trump will be meeting with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler later on Thursday, three sources familiar with the matter said, to discuss biofuel policy after his latest decision to grant 31 small refinery...
Former Republican lawmaker leaning toward Trump challenge
Joe Walsh, a former conservative congressman turned talk show host, said on Thursday he was leaning toward a Republican primary challenge to President Donald Trump, calling him a liar and a bully who is unfit for office. Powered by WPeMatico
Mexican musician Celso Pina, accordion ‘rebel,’ dies at 66
Mexican musician Celso Pina, famed as "the rebel of the accordion" for mixing eclectic styles with traditional Colombian cumbia, died on Wednesday of a heart attack in his hometown of Monterrey, his record label La Tuna Records said.Powered by WPeMatico
Child migrants to be held in detention longer under new Trump administration rule
The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled new rules that would allow officials to detain migrant families indefinitely while judges consider whether to grant them asylum in the United States. Powered by WPeMatico
Parkland massacre survivors unveil sweeping U.S. gun-control plan ahead of 2020 election
Survivors of the Parkland, Florida, high school massacre on Wednesday released a sweeping gun-control plan that would ban assault-style rifles and take other steps in hopes of halving U.S. firearms deaths and injuries. Powered by WPeMatico
Former GOP senator: Facebook has ‘significant work’ to address conservatives concerns
A year-long review by a former Republican U.S. senator says Facebook Inc has "significant work to be done to satisfy" concerns from conservatives that believe the social media website to be biased against conservatives. Powered by WPeMatico