20 states challenge HHS’ transfer of Medicaid data to DHS
July 2 (UPI) -- California and 19 other states have filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Department of Health and Human Services permitting…
2 Chinese nationals charged with spying in the United States
July 1 (UPI) -- Two Chinese nationals made separate appearances in federal courts on Tuesday to face charges accusing them of acting as agents for…
At Supreme Court, steady wins for conservative states and Trump’s claims of executive power
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court term that ended Friday will not be remembered for blockbuster rulings like those recent years that struck down the right to abortion…
States may enforce age limits for porn websites, Supreme Court rules
WASHINGTON — Citing the explosion of online porn, the Supreme Court ruled Friday that states may enforce age verification laws in hopes of screening out children and…
Average Income Shrank in 1991 : Economy: The Commerce Department reports the first inflation-adjusted decline in per capita income since 1982. California fared worse than most states.
WASHINGTON — Americans’ per capita income--after adjustment for inflation--declined in 1991, the first drop in nine years, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.The fall in real personal income…
No talks between the United States and Iran planned ‘as of now’
June 26 (UPI) -- The Trump administration and Iran currently have no plans to formally meet, the White House press secretary said Thursday, despite indications…
Supreme Court says states may bar women on Medicaid from using Planned Parenthood clinics
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states may exclude Planned Parenthood clinics from providing medical screenings and other healthcare for women on Medicaid.The court’s conservative…
These battleground states will decide our next president
This year’s presidential race will be won or lost in a handful of states that have swung between Democrats and Republicans over the years. Here’s…
Clinton Pledges Special Effort to Aid California : Economy: President also asks state’s residents to agree to sacrifices demanded in his pending budget plan.
SAN DIEGO — President Clinton arrived here Monday pledging again to make special efforts to help Californians with their economic problems but asking that they in turn…
United States: Plan For Remittance Tax Sparks Global Concerns
A proposed 3.5% remittance tax on money sent from the US to noncitizens abroad has sent shockwaves through countries that rely on international transfers. Part…
Does California have lower homicide rates than some southern US states? | News
As protesters in Los Angeles denounced United States President Donald Trump’s deportation policies, sometimes leading to clashes with law enforcement, Republican and Democratic politicians sparred…
Purdue Pharma $7.4bn opioid settlement wins broad support from US states | Business and Economy
The suit, brought by 55 attorneys general, will help compensate victims and fund addiction treatment programmes.The attorneys general of all 50 US states, Washington, DC,…
NATO leaders propose 5% defense investment by member states
June 5 (UPI) -- NATO defense ministers are proposing a 5% annual investment in defense spending by member nations to enhance defensive capabilities during a…
United States seizes $7.44 million in North Korean crypto scam
June 5 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has seized more than $7.74 million dollars related to an illegal employment and cryptocurrency scheme operated by North…
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states
AUSTIN, Texas — President Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote.…
Amid energy deal, United States reopens Syrian ambassador’s residence
Chairman of the Inaugural Committee and real estate investor Thomas J. Barrack Jr. stops to talk to members of the media in the lobby of…
California, Democratic states sues to stop Trump cuts to science research
California on Wednesday joined 15 other states filing suit against the National Science Foundation and its acting director, alleging the agency has illegally terminated millions…
Gulf states, China take centre stage at summit of Southeast Asian nations | International Trade News
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed to “chart a unified and collective path towards a…
ASEAN kicks off summits with China, Gulf states amid US tariff threat | News
Southeast Asian leaders are set to hold their first ever summit with China and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as they seek to insulate…
Trump threatens 25% tariff on iPhones made outside of United States
May 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday threatened tariffs against Apple on iPhones that are manufactured outside of the United States. Trump said…