December 20, 2015 Utah files opening argument in defense of gay marriage ban Attorneys for three same-sex couples challenging Utah's ban must respond by Feb. 25.
December 20, 2015 Maine bill banning BB guns, replica firearms in schools draws controversy State law enforcement officials said Monday that a bill that would ban BB guns and non-firing replica firearms in schools is necessary to protect students from potential tragedies, but opponents contend it is too broad and would do little to improve school safety.
December 20, 2015 Indiana Senate passes 'Merry Christmas' bill allowing celebration in schools Christmas might come a little earlier this year for some public school students after senators approved legislation Monday that would allow holiday celebrations in schools.
December 20, 2015 Islamic group once tied to terror trial received thousands in farm subsidies, without growing crops An Islamic organization once listed by the Justice Department as a co-conspirator in a high-profile terror case is among many groups that have received thousands in federal farm subsidies, without producing any crops.
December 20, 2015 Christie pushes back against NY Times, former ally New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie fought back Saturday against new allegations regarding his involvement in the bridge-closing scandal, criticizing The New York Times and a former political ally-turned-accuser.
December 20, 2015 'Something is not right': Lawmakers press for probe of soaring propane prices As more than half the nation has spent weeks in a deep freeze, the price of propane -- used for everything from heating homes to powering farms -- has skyrocketed, leading Washington lawmakers to question whether producers are manipulating the market.
December 20, 2015 Lawmaker seeks audit of California ObamaCare exchange over Richard Simmons video A California senator is seeking to audit the state's ObamaCare exchange after a Watchdog.org story revealed that $1.37 million was spent on a campaign featuring an eight-hour web stream starring a gyrating Richard Simmons.
December 20, 2015 Wyoming Catholic groups challenge feds on ObamaCare contraception mandate Catholic organizations in Wyoming filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging the birth-control coverage requirement in federal government's health care overhaul.
December 20, 2015 California proposal seeks to regulate homemade 'ghost guns' The state Senate approved a bill Thursday that would require people who assemble homemade guns to register the weapons and acquire serial numbers before they could legally own them.
December 20, 2015 Lawyers: NYC agrees to reforms in stop-and-frisk New York City's new mayor on Thursday delivered on his promise to reform stop-and-frisk police tactics, requesting to drop an appeal of a federal judge's order requiring reforms and reaching a deal that was praised by those who sued the city over discrimination claims.