Americans worry, cheer as Congress moves to upend the Affordable Care Act

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Americans worry, cheer as Congress moves to upend the Affordable Care Act

Washington Post
A soon-to-be father whose wife is getting prenatal care through the Affordable Care Act. A woman whose mother would have been bankrupted by her cancer diagnosis had she not had ACA coverage.

Neil Gorsuch confirmation hearings: Supreme Court nominee heads into Day 3

Washington Post
Judge Neil Gorsuch prepared for a third day of confirmation hearings for a seat on the Supreme Court Wednesday after a grueling day answering questions during which he stressed his independence and defended the integrity of the federal judiciary as …

Trust in Trump being tested

CNN
(CNN) “Believe Me.” Donald Trump wore those words out as a candidate as he beseeched voters to buy into his grand plans and promises on everything from crushing ISIS to building a great border wall.

Spicer Says Rape Case Against Undocumented Student Shows Need for Crackdown

New York Times
A local TV news reporter asked Sean Spicer, the White House Press Secretary, on Tuesday whether reports of the attack made President Trump want to issue an executive order that would allow public schools to deny enrollment to undocumented immigrant …

Teacher accused of improper relationship with student smiles in mugshot

WSB Atlanta
LOCKHART, Texas – A 27-year-old science teacher at a Texas high school has been arrested after being accused of having an improper relationship with a student, the Lockhart school district announced Monday.

Andrew Napolitano reportedly pulled from Fox News over debunked wiretapping claims

Washington Post
Fox News has reportedly pulled legal analyst Andrew Napolitano from the air over his baseless claim, repeated by President Trump, that British intelligence officials spied on Trump at the request of President Barack Obama.

Tillerson: ‘I didn’t want this job … My wife told me I’m supposed to do this’

CNBC
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has revealed that he didn’t seek his current role in the U.S. administration and only accepted the job after being convinced by his wife.

Police say dozens watched a teen’s sexual assault on Facebook Live — and no one reported it

Washington Post
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by multiple suspects, Chicago police said. The incident was streamed on Facebook Live, the victim’s family said, where police say it was viewed by dozens of people in real time.

As Ivanka Trump’s White House role expands, her company is sued for unfair competition

Washington Post
A small San Francisco clothing retailer has lodged a class action suit against Ivanka Trump’s brand, charging that it has an unfair business edge because President Trump, his daughter and his aides have leveraged the presidency to promote its products.

Trump moves sanctuary city fight to front burner

The Hill
The Trump administration’s fight with sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities is heating up.

2 Teens Arrested in Alleged Shooting Plot at Riverside County High School

KTLA
Two students at a Riverside County high school were arrested this week after officials learned that the pair were allegedly planning to carry out an on-campus shooting.

Supreme Court Limits President’s Power to Fill Vacant Posts

New York Times
The Supreme Court building on Monday. The justices ruled on Tuesday that a nominee to a position cannot hold it on an acting basis.

Trump, Embattled in Washington, Recharges Among Fans in Kentucky

New York Times
For President Trump, who is enduring one of the most difficult stretches of his young presidency, a rally on Monday in Louisville, Ky.

A Friend Lied About Dylann Roof’s Massacre Plan. Now He’ll Go to Prison.

New York Times
Joseph C. Meek Jr. has sent handwritten apologies to the families of each of Dylann Roof’s victims. Mr. Meek was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.

3 Reasons The Appointment Of Kellyanne Conway’s Husband As DOJ Civil Division Head Is Alarming

Essence.com
George T. Conway III, the husband of the White House counselor, could be responsible for handling legal challenges for the Trump administration.

Britain and US ban most electronic devices in cabins on flights from several Muslim-majority countries

Washington Post
LONDON – Britain joined the United States on Tuesday in barring passengers traveling from airports in several Muslim-majority countries from bringing laptops, tablets and other portable electronic devices on board with them when they fly.

Sailors convicted of rape, murder decades ago, receive full pardons

Las Vegas Review-Journal
Four former sailors who became known as the “Norfolk Four” as they fought rape and murder convictions, saying police intimidated them into falsely confessing to the crimes two decades ago, have been pardoned by Gov.

4-year-old boy, thrift-store shopping with his grandma, accidentally hangs himself in a dressing room

CNN
(CNN) It’s an unspeakable tragedy that happened in the most mundane of places — a thrift store dressing room. Over the weekend 4-year-old Ryu Pena was at Again Thrift and More in Mankato, Minnesota, when he accidentally hanged himself in the store’s …

‘He’s baaaack!’: Trump’s visits to Mar-a-Lago are stretching Palm Beach’s budget and locals’ patience

Washington Post
PALM BEACH, Fla. – It is high season in South Florida: blue skies, low humidity, warm temperatures and increasingly regular visits from the president of the United States.

Fired US attorney Preet Bharara lands a job at NYU School of Law

Washington Post
Preet Bharara, the former U.S. attorney who said he was fired by the Trump administration after refusing to resign earlier this month, is headed to the NYU School of Law.

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