law
After delay, U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approves $40 billion in Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved nearly $40 billion in new aid for Ukraine on Thursday sending the bill to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign into law as Washington races to keep military assistance flowing nearly three months after Russia’s invasion. The Senate voted 86-11 in favor …
Attorneys say Lori Vallow may Need to Return to a Mental Health Facility | Idaho
While murder defendant Lori Vallow-Daybell won’t waive her right to a speedy trial, she realizes delaying her trial by three months gives her attorneys greater latitude in preparing her case. “If the court moves her trail from Oct. 11, 2022 to Jan. 9 2023, she understands that will give her defense team more time to …
Transgender medication law in Alabama blocked by judge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked part of an Alabama law that made it a felony to prescribe gender-affirming puberty blockers and hormones to transgender minors. U.S. District Judge Liles Burke issued a preliminary injunction to stop the state from enforcing the medication ban, which took effect May 8, while a …
Breaking: Johnson City man charged with murder in March death | News
A Johnson City man has been indicted in connection to the murder of Brionah Tester. Billy Joe Anderson has been charged with Second Degree Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Alteration of Permanent Numbers and Tampering with Evidence. Tester was found dead on March 18 when the Johnson City Police Department responded to a call at 207 …
Supreme Court order brings hope for thousands jailed on controversial colonial-era sedition law in India
Climate activist Disha Ravi travels to a court in New Delhi, India, Feb. 22, 2021, after police charged her with sedition under a colonial-era law. Her alleged crime: Sharing an online document to help amplify months-long farmer protests in India on Twitter. She was released after 10 days in custody. Dinesh Joshi/AP New Delhi — …
Progressives Warren, Omar, Tlaib defend activists breaking law to protest at Supreme Court justices’ homes
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Reported exclusively on “Tucker Carlson Tonight”. Rules for thee and not for me? That’s the message from Washington Democrats this week, who are giving their blessing to the ongoing – and at times raucous – protests taking place outside the private homes of six conservative Supreme Court …
Hoskin, Warner sign revised Public Health, Wellness Act to build drug treatment facilities | News
TAHLEQUAH — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner officially enacted a revised “Public Health and Wellness Fund Act” during a signing ceremony Thursday at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center in Tahlequah. Hoskin thanked the tribe’s behavioral health team, many of whom were present for the signing of the …
U.S. House approves Ukraine aid, Russia oil ban, funds averting U.S. gov’t shutdown
The U.S. Capitol building is pictured in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to rush $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine as it battles invading Russian forces, along with $1.5 trillion …
‘Putin was wrong. We were ready,’ Biden will say in State of the Union address
U.S. President Joe Biden hosts a virtual roundtable on securing critical minerals at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 22, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will say on Tuesday that the West was ready for Russian …