By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — A judge overseeing Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case said Wednesday that two members of Congress lacked the legal right to intervene and press their demand for a court-appointed observer to … Continued
By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colleges. Related … Continued
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation’s central bank. Related Articles After Minneapolis, Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle … Continued
By MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats had planned to campaign in the midterm elections on affordability and health care, two issues where Americans are particularly unhappy with President Donald Trump. Related Articles Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa … Continued
By GHAITH ALSAYED AL-HOL, Syria (AP) — The U.S. military said Wednesday it began transferring detainees from the Islamic State group who were held in northeastern Syria to Iraq to ensure they remain in secure facilities. The move came after Syrian government … Continued
MONTREAL — It’s OK if Minnesota Wild fans felt underwhelmed as free agency began last summer. After hinting at a free-agent splash that the team’s owner dubbed “Christmas in July,” the moves made by general manager Bill Guerin on July … Continued