By ISABELLA VOLMERT, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The man who opened fire in a Michigan church and set it ablaze was motivated by “anti-religious beliefs” against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the FBI confirmed Friday. While friends close to the gunman in the deadly shooting have said he long harbored hatred against the church, the FBI had … [Read more...] about FBI confirms shooter in deadly Michigan church attack was motivated by hatred toward Mormons
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
By ALI SWENSON and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington, D.C., sided with Democratic and civil rights groups that sued the Trump … [Read more...] about Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
GOP rejects Trump’s demands to scrap filibuster to end shutdown
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by Republican leaders who have long opposed such a move. Trump pushed his Republican Party to get rid of the Senate rule that requires 60 votes to overcome objections and gives the … [Read more...] about GOP rejects Trump’s demands to scrap filibuster to end shutdown
Baltimore County executive candidates talk transparency, oversight in first town hall
Six of the seven candidates for Baltimore County executive outlined their visions for a more transparent and accountable county government on Wednesday at the first candidate town hall ahead of the 2026 primary elections. Four Democrats — Baltimore County Council members Julian Jones, Izzy Patoka, and Pat Young, as well as attorney Nick Stewart — are vying for the county’s top … [Read more...] about Baltimore County executive candidates talk transparency, oversight in first town hall
New deaths and illnesses reported in listeria outbreak tied to recalled pasta meals
By JONEL ALECCIA Two new deaths and seven more illnesses have been reported in an expanding outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to recalled pasta meals sold at grocery stores including Walmart and Trader Joe’s in many states. Related Articles Spiraling effects of the shutdown leave lawmakers grasping for ways to end it Republican … [Read more...] about New deaths and illnesses reported in listeria outbreak tied to recalled pasta meals