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What is QAnon? The conspiracy theory tiptoeing into Trump world
The conspiracy theory centers on a mysterious and anonymous online figure — "Q."
7 years ago
Catholic church now formally opposes death penalty in all cases
The Catholic Church now formally considers the death penalty "inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person."
7 years ago
Saying economy is strong, fed keeps interest rates unchanged for now
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held off on raising its key interest rate, which plays a role in loans to consumers and businesses.
7 years ago
Former President Obama makes his first 2018 midterm picks
"I'm proud to endorse such a wide and impressive array of Democratic candidates."
7 years ago
U.S. appeals court: Trump ‘sanctuary cities’ order is illegal
In a 2-1 ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that the order exceeded the president's authority.
7 years ago
Why it’s still ok to ‘trash’ poor white people
For some reason, the term "white trash" manages to come across as less offensive than most other racial slurs.
7 years ago
Official says agency warned family separation bad for kids
A Department of Health and Human Services official told senators that his agency had warned the administration that separating families would be dangerous for children.
7 years ago
Trump calls on Sessions to end Mueller’s Russia probe
Trump called Wednesday for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to put an end to special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe.
7 years ago
More taxpayers will owe the IRS in April due to under-withholding, report says
Based on simulations run by the Treasury Department, the GAO says taxes for 30 million Americans are being under-withheld by their employers
7 years ago
Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh’s gun views are clear
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh believes the Constitution limits how far the government can go to restrict gun use to prevent crime.
7 years ago
Senate bill to require sexual orientation, gender identity data by 2030 census
If the Census Equality Act becomes a law, sexual orientation and gender identity questions would have to be added to forms for the census by 2030
7 years ago
Bankrupt contractor will get $5.5 million for not printing 2020 census forms
With less than two years before the start of the 2020 census, the U.S. government is back on the market for a new contractor to print forms and letters.
7 years ago
With the new ‘Aim Higher Act,’ House Democrats want states to make community college free
House Democrats unveiled the Aim Higher Act this week, which they say would give students the opportunity to go to college debt free without compromising their education.
7 years ago
Jury is seated as Manafort trial begins, ushering in new phase in Mueller probe
Lawyers working for special counsel Robert Mueller plan to call witnesses they say demonstrate where Manafort spent his allegedly ill-gotten gains
7 years ago
Libertarian policy center study: ‘Medicare for all’ projected to cost $32.6 trillion
Sanders' plan builds on Medicare, the popular insurance program for seniors. All U.S. residents would be covered with no copays and deductibles for medical services.
7 years ago