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Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will control the White House and both houses of Congress come January. But President-elect Donald Trump's intent to nominate loyalists to fill key Cabinet posts has set up a possible confrontation with the Senate, which has the constitutional responsibility for...
Supreme Court seems open to upholding regulations on ghost guns, hard to trace weapons used in crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to uphold a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, the difficult-to-trace weapons found in increasing numbers at crime scenes. In arguments that ranged from classic cars to Western omelets, key conservative justices...
Supreme Court takes the bench with ghost guns, a capital case and transgender rights on the docket
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court took the bench again on Monday, ready to hear cases on ghost guns, a death sentence and transgender rights. Seated in front of the courtroom's sweeping marble columns, Chief Justice John Roberts announced the formal end of the court's previous...
The Supreme Court opens its new term with election disputes in the air but not yet on the docket
WASHINGTON (AP) — Transgender rights, the regulation of “ghost guns” and the death penalty highlight the Supreme Court's election-season term that begins Monday, with the prospect of the court's intervention in voting disputes lurking in the background. The justices are...
Today in History: September 29, Willie Mays makes “The Catch”
Today is Sunday, Sept. 29, the 273rd day of 2024. There are 93 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 29, 1954, Willie Mays of the New York Giants made a running, over-the-shoulder catch of a ball hit by Vic Wirtz of the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the...
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Aug. 30 The Washington Post says as EV sales stall, focus on hybrids The recent announcement by Ford Motor Co. that it was abandoning plans to roll out a large electric...
