Trump pulls Dr. Casey Means’ nomination for surgeon general, announces replacement
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a new nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole Saphier, putting an end…
Congress votes to end record shutdown, sending DHS funding bill to Trump’s desk
WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday approved a Senate-passed bill that would fund much of the Department of…
Camp Mystic says it’s withdrawing its application to reopen this summer
Camp Mystic – the Texas Christian girls camp where 27 campers and counselors died in torrential flooding last…
Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s congressional primaries won’t be going forward as scheduled in May, as a…
Up First briefing: Iran war; Voting Rights Act; Jerome Powell; Fuel : NPR
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Iran’s leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader said Thursday that the Islamic Republic will protect its…
New Orleans sheriff indicted on charges of failing to prevent jailbreak and escape of 10 inmates
A New Orleans sheriff has been indicted with 30 felony offenses in connection with a jail break last…
Coast Guard operating in “crisis” as DHS shutdown halts pay in May, cuts power, strains missions overseas
The U.S. Coast Guard cannot pay its bills. The military branch – now 75 days into the longest…
Former FBI Director James Comey arrested in Virginia, appears briefly in court :: WRAL.com
Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered Wednesday to law enforcement at federal court in the Eastern District of…
Louisiana governor prepares to suspend House primaries after court ruling – The Washington Post
Louisiana governor prepares to suspend House primaries after court ruling The Washington Post John Roberts’ legacy of removing race…