Liberal group files long-shot lawsuit to block Trump from ballot in Colorado

A liberal group in Colorado filed a lawsuit Wednesday arguing that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president in a long-shot effort to boot him from the state’s primary ballot. The lawsuit, filed by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, argues that the “Disqualifications Clause” in the 14th Amendment to the […]

North Carolina Republicans consider authorizing more gambling as opponents rally

As North Carolina House members met privately over whether to authorize more gambling in the state, social conservatives, business operators and political candidates urged lawmakers on Tuesday to reject efforts to permit more casinos and legalize statewide video gaming machines. Residents of rural Rockingham, Anson and Nash counties, which have been previously designated by legislators […]

Pentagon to Counter China With AI Systems

The Pentagon is planning to develop a network of AI-powered drones, technology, and autonomous systems in the next two years, with plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on technology to counter threats from China and other U.S. adversaries. 

Democratic senator files ethics complaint against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito

A senior Democratic senator is attempting to lodge an ethics complaint against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for allegedly violating several canons of judicial ethics. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-RI, who also serves as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, sent a letter to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to formally request the ethics […]