The Washington Commanders' lackluster secondary was a common sore spot for fans last season. The group got an upgrade as general manager Adam Peters selected Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos on Friday with the 29th pick in the NFL draft's second round. … [Read more...] about Commanders select Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos in second round of NFL draft
Thousands attend Pope Francis’ funeral, a ceremony he helped reimagine
World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor. Though presidents and princes attended the Mass in St. Peter's Square, prisoners and migrants will welcome him into the basilica across town where he will be laid to rest. … [Read more...] about Thousands attend Pope Francis’ funeral, a ceremony he helped reimagine
Trump pardons Nevada politician known as ‘Lady Trump’
President Trump pardoned Michele Fiore, a Republican member of the Las Vegas City Council who was convicted for using donations raised for a statue of a fallen police officer on herself instead. … [Read more...] about Trump pardons Nevada politician known as ‘Lady Trump’
The great regulatory rollback: How Republicans are erasing Biden’s legacy
Congressional Republicans are systematically dismantling Biden-era regulations on climate change and cryptocurrency, utilizing legislative tools to undo what they characterize as overreaching environmental and financial policies. … [Read more...] about The great regulatory rollback: How Republicans are erasing Biden’s legacy
DOJ asks court to allow El Salvador deportations despite Boasberg’s ruling
Administration lawyers asked a federal appeals court to end a lower court's contempt proceedings against the government, saying District Judge James Boasberg's relentless meddling in last month's deportations to El Salvador has caused a "needless constitutional confrontation." … [Read more...] about DOJ asks court to allow El Salvador deportations despite Boasberg’s ruling