State and Local January 1, 2020 New laws on guns, privacy, electric cars go into effect across US As the new decade rolls in, so does a series of new laws going into effect across the country -- on everything from data privacy to gun control to electric cars.
Texas December 30, 2019 Texas AG: I hope other states, churches enact concealed-carry policies after shooting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told ӣƵ Monday that he hopes the gun law that prevented further carnage at a Fort Worth-area church over the weekend will be a model for other churches and states.
Joe Biden December 30, 2019 Retired Army sniper: 'There'd be a lot more people dead in that church' if Joe Biden 'had his way' A retired U.S. Army sniper told ӣƵ Monday that more people would have been murdered in a Texas church over the weekend if 2020 Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden had his way and more restrictive gun laws were in effect.
State and Local December 18, 2019 Paul Manafort's state fraud charges dismissed, New York judge cites double jeopardy A New York judge has dismissed a state mortgage fraud indictment against Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign chairman, citing double jeopardy laws.
Texas December 18, 2019 Texas judge sues state agency after receiving warning for refusing to officiate same-sex weddings The Texas judge who was given a public warning last month for refusing to officiate same-sex marriages is suing the agency that threatened her and claims it violated state law by punishing her for actions she took that aligned with her faith, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Boston December 10, 2019 Concierge convicted of murdering Boston doctors in penthouse caused scene in court The Boston concierge who was convicted on two counts of first-degree murder on Tuesday had two court outbursts where he threatened the life of the prosecutor's wife and threatened to share the last words of one of his victims, a report said.
California November 21, 2019 California Supreme Court rejects law requiring Trump to release tax returns to get on ballot The California Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a state law that would have required President Trump to release his tax returns in order to appear on the state’s primary ballot.
Taxes November 17, 2019 Michigan county seized retiree’s home over $8 debt – now he’s fighting back in state’s top court While Uri Rafaeli’s case, which is currently being decided in Michigan’s Supreme Court, is extreme, it is hardly unique as more than 100,000 homeowners in the state have fallen victim to an aggressive property tax statute that legislators in Lansing passed two decades ago.
State and Local November 14, 2019 Meet San Francisco's new lightning rod DA: Raised by Bill Ayers, worked for Hugo Chavez Newly elected San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin grabbed headlines earlier this week after saying he would not prosecute “quality-of-life” crimes including public urination -- but that’s only part of what’s on the agenda for the 39-year-old former public defender with a past that's radical even by California standards.
California November 7, 2019 Obama fundraiser accused of ‘lavish’ misspending at nonprofit that filed for bankruptcy A former Obama fundraiser and fired head of a Los Angeles-based nonprofit has been accused of using his organization's funds to make political donations to major Democratic candidates, pay his property taxes and buy home office furniture, according to court documents filed this week.
Kentucky November 6, 2019 Daniel Cameron reacts after making history in Kentucky attorney general race Kentucky Attorney General-elect Daniel Cameron reflected on his historic victory on Tuesday, telling "The Story" one particular president inspired him to seek public service.