By OLIVIA DIAZ, Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge ruled Tuesday that a proposed constitutional amendment letting Democrats redraw the state’s Congressional maps was illegal, potentially foiling their efforts to pick up seats in the U.S. House … Continued
“A bench that mirrors the city’s diversity is not just more representative—it is better equipped to deliver justice that is fair, credible, and trusted.” A view of the Queens County Criminal Courthouse located on Queens Boulevard on the morning of … Continued
By SOPHIA TAREEN, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago carpenter cleared of accusations that he put a $10,000 bounty on the life of a Border Patrol commander has been taken into immigration custody and faces deportation, attorneys confirmed Tuesday. … Continued
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued $6 million in environmental assessment and clean-up grants to 13 communities across the state, including Minneapolis, Roseville, St. Paul and West St. Paul. The goal is to ready sites for redevelopment … Continued
By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela as it explores restoring relations with the South American country … Continued