Tag: United States government
Overhaul makes it easier for aspiring teachers to get grants
The U.S. Education Department on Thursday loosened the rules around a grant program that’s intended to help aspiring teachers pay for college but has...
Judge appoints new special prosecutor in Tisaby case
A St. Louis judge will allow the special prosecutor to withdraw from the perjury and evidence tampering case against a former FBI agent who...
House poised to launch new probe of Jan. 6 insurrection
WASHINGTON — The House is poised to launch a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection on Wednesday with expected approval of a...
Joining Trump at border, GOP congressman eyes path to power
WASHINGTON — At the invitation of Donald Trump, Indiana Rep. Jim Banks recently led a small group of House Republicans to the former president’s...
As wildfires rage, Biden will raise federal firefighter pay
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to temporarily raise pay for federal firefighters to ensure that no one fighting wildland fires is making...
ATF: Man illegally making fireworks led to Kansas City blast
RAYTOWN, Mo. — Federal investigators believe a man illegally making fireworks in his basement caused an explosion that leveled part of a suburban Kansas...
Gates Foundation commits $2.1B to advance gender equality
Bill and Melinda Gates’ namesake foundation announced Wednesday it will spend $2.1 billion to advance global gender equality. It comes as private donors, government...
Microsoft exec: Targeting of Americans’ records ‘routine’
WASHINGTON — Federal law enforcement agencies secretly seek the data of Microsoft customers thousands of times a year, according to congressional testimony being given...
Swiss propose US-made F-35 fighters for air force renewal
GENEVA — The Swiss executive branch has announced a proposal to purchase three dozen advanced fighter jets from U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin, which beat...
July 4, Juneteenth and the meaning of national holidays
NEW YORK — On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally endorsed the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations began within days: parades and public readings,...
