JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker ordered all Alaska flags to be lowered on Monday, May 30 in honor of Memorial Day. This action coincides with a proclamation by President Barack Obama to lower all United States flags in honor of Memorial Day. “As Alaskans enjoy another beautiful holiday weekend with friends and family, let us […]
President Barack Obama visited Flint, Michigan, Wednesday to review federal and state progress in ending the city’s contaminated water crisis. Obama was greeted by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, who has come under withering criticism from locals, as well as federal officials, lawmakers and civil rights activists for what is widely seen as negligence in addressing […]
WHITE HOUSE—Despite calls from victims’ families, the White House says President Barack Obama likely would not sign legislation that could allow countries like Saudi Arabia to be sued for any role officials may have played in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. “The whole notion of sovereign immunity is at stake. And […]
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court considers the fate of as many as 4 million undocumented immigrants Monday, as justices hear opening arguments in a landmark case debating the legality of President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration. The justices’ decision will have far-reaching implications on executive actions by future presidential administrations and comes at a time […]