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Controversies August 17, 2017

Dem outreach to Black Lives Matter meets rejection

Democratic officials and presidential candidates are running into a hostile reception as they try to reach out to Black Lives Matter, a movement that has become a political minefield for the party.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2017

Staffers from congressman's office play hide-and-seek with constituents

When the constituents for a Congressman in New Mexico showed up at his office to demand a town hall meeting, the door was practically slammed in their faces by his staff.

Sex Crimes July 5, 2017

Prosecutor in Brock Turner sex assault case pushes tougher mandatory sentences

The California attorney who prosecuted a former Stanford University swimmer convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman is sponsoring legislation to toughen mandatory sentencing.

Illegal Immigrants July 5, 2017

Phoenix officials turn down petition to adopt sanctuary city status

Phoenix officials turned down a petition to adopt sanctuary status for immigrants on Wednesday following an emotional discussion that ended with chants against the decision.

Drugs July 5, 2017

Drug dealers would face manslaughter charges for opioid overdoses under proposed Florida law

Florida politicians hope that the matching pieces of legislation – House Bill 477 and Senate Bill 150 – will combat the ubiquitous use of synthetic drugs like fentanyl throughout the Sunshine state following a crackdown on prescription painkillers that have led to a spike nationwide in heroin and opioid abuse.

Mississippi July 5, 2017

Federal judge blocks part of Mississippi LGBT marriage law

A federal judge ruled Monday that Mississippi clerks cannot cite religious beliefs to recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Second Amendment July 5, 2017

Missouri to loosen requirements for concealed carry, triggering debate

On New Year’s Day, Missouri will several other states that have eliminated the requirement for a concealed carry license.

Controversies July 3, 2017

Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson: 'Black Americans got worse under Barack Obama'

Author and activist Jesse Lee Peterson told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ' "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Monday that black Americans were hurt the most by former President Barack Obama's policies.

POLITICS June 29, 2017

Nevada to legalize pot possession this weekend, as debate rages

Call it a "strip"-tease: Nevada this weekend will technically legalize marijuana possession, but that doesn't mean gamblers and revelers can light up on the Las Vegas Strip.

Social Policy June 25, 2017

Nikki Haley says she and son were booed at NY restaurant during gay pride parade

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley took to Twitter Sunday to claim that she and her son were heckled as they left a New York City restaurant while the city's annual Gay Pride Parade was taking place.

Issues June 22, 2017

California bans state travel to Texas, 3 other states over anti-LGBT laws

California's attorney general blocked state-funded travel to Texas and three other states on Thursday in response to what he considers anti-LGBT rights laws enacted this year.