Signatures submitted in bid to bring California-style ‘Top 2’ primaries to South Dakota
Supporters of a "top two" primary system have submitted thousands more signatures than required in a bid to amend South Dakota's electoral process.
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Georgia’s attorney general says Savannah overstepped in outlawing guns in unlocked cars
Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr said city officials in Savannah overstepped their authority when they enacted a city ordinance that made it illegal to leave firearms in unlocked vehicles.
Trump May Seek Sanctions, to Dismiss Charges After Jack Smith Admission
The judge has granted Trump’s request to pause the deadline. Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are seeking to push deadlines and file additional motions, including a possible request for sanctions, in the classified documents case prosecuted by special counsel Jack Smith after revelations that the order of files in the physical boxes of documents
Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit challenging state’s new wolf management plan
A WI judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance that sought to invalidate the state's new wolf management plan; officials were accused of violating open meetings law.
Jury convicts North Dakota lawmaker of misdemeanor speculation
Republican North Dakota state Rep. Jason Dockter has been convicted by a jury of misdemeanor speculating or wagering on official action.
FAA Opens New Investigation Into Boeing Over 787 Dreamliner Inspections
The agency is investigating Boeing over concerns employees could have ‘falsified’ aircraft records over safety inspections with the 787 program. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opened a new investigation into Boeing on May 6 after the company voluntarily admitted to the agency that it may not have completed required safety inspections. An FAA spokesperson told
Social Security projected to cut benefits in 2035 barring a fix
The timeline to replenish Social Security is being extended. The federal retirement program said Monday it may not need to cut benefits until 2035, one year later than previously forecast, because of stronger performance by the U.S. The new projection, from the Social Security Board of Trustees’ annual report, amounts to “good news” for the program’s