Supreme Court Turns Away 2 Second Amendment Cases, 2 Others Could Be Heard

The court turned down cases on legal process and licensing but may still consider challenges to weapons and magazine bans in Maryland and Rhode Island. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear two Second Amendment cases but may still agree to hear two closely watched cases challenging bans on certain types of rifles and

Michelle Obama to Skip Trump Inauguration, Her Office Says

The former first lady did not attend a state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter this month. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in Washington on Jan. 20, and former President Barack Obama will attend. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former

Johnson says Capitol flags will be flown at full-staff during Trump inauguration

Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that flags at the U.S. Capitol will fly at full-staff during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.  “On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump,” the Louisiana Republican