Treaty limiting U.S., Russian nuclear weapons expiring as leaders mull what’s next

The last remaining treaty between the U.S. and Russia that limits the number of deployable nuclear weapons expires Thursday, marking the end of decades of arms control agreements between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals in the world.  The New START Treaty, signed in 2010 by the U.S. and Russia, limited the number

Feds told MN officials, “Let us into your prisons.” MN says it has been doing so.

For weeks, Trump administration officials have been demanding more cooperation from the state of Minnesota and the city of Minneapolis in detaining and turning over people accused of being in the U.S. illegally and have accused the state of blocking their efforts. A state official says Minnesota has complied with U.S. requests regarding its non-citizen

Minnesota corrections officials dispute accusations from feds

For weeks, Trump administration officials have been demanding more cooperation from the state of Minnesota and the city of Minneapolis in detaining and turning over people accused of being in the U.S. illegally and have accused the state of blocking their efforts. A state official says Minnesota has complied with U.S. requests regarding its non-citizen prisoners

Tesla, Waymo execs defend self-driving cars before Senate committee

Washington — Top executives at Tesla and Waymo made the case for the safety of their vehicles before a Senate committee on Wednesday, insisting their driving systems are safer than human drivers, despite recent incidents.  Congress is considering how to move forward with legislation to create uniform safety regulations to govern self-driving vehicles, which are

Treaty limiting US, Russian nuclear weapons expiring as leaders mull what’s next

The last remaining treaty between the U.S. and Russia that limits the number of deployable nuclear weapons expires Thursday, marking the end of decades of arms control agreements between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals in the world.  The New START Treaty, signed in 2010 by the U.S. and Russia, limited the number

Fulton County asks judge to return 2020 election records seized by FBI

Fulton County officials moved Wednesday to regain control of thousands of 2020 election records seized by federal agents last week. An emergency motion has been filed in federal court as county leaders warn the investigation could have sweeping implications for elections nationwide. County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said during a Wednesday morning news conference at the Fulton