Law

Oral Arguments Begin In First Court Hearing On Trump's Travel Ban

5:34pm May 08, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Oral arguments in the first court hearing on President Trump's proposed travel ban begin on Monday. The case will be heard by the full Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va.

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Protesters rally during a sit-in at the Texas Department of Insurance building in Austin last week. They oppose the bill that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Sunday. It compels police to enforce federal immigration laws.

National

Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Measure Targeting 'Sanctuary Cities'

9:20am May 08, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

The law, effective Sept. 1, allows police to ask during routine stops if someone is in the country legally and threatens sheriffs with jail if they don't cooperate with immigration agents.

Politics & Government

Yates To Tell Senate Panel About Russia Discussions With White House

8:28am May 08, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

Russian interference is the topic for the latest round of hearings. Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates is expected to field questions about former national security adviser Mike Flynn.

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Politics & Government

Federal Appeals Court To Hear Trump's Travel Ban Case

6:53am May 08, 2017

by Joel Rose

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., hears arguments Monday on the revised version of President Trump's ban on travelers from some mostly Muslim countries.

News Brief: Trump Travel Ban, French Presidential Election, Russia Meddling

5:38am May 08, 2017

Trump's revised travel ban gets its first federal appeals court review. French voters elect a president. And ex-acting Attorney General Sally Yates testifies on Russia's meddling in U.S. elections.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala speaks with reporters about her decision to not pursue the death penalty during her administration.

Taken For Refusing The Death Penalty, Attorney Sues To Get Cases Back

5:11am May 08, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

When State Attorney Aramis Ayala announced in March that she would no longer seek the death penalty in capital cases, Florida Gov. Scott took away more than 20 murder cases in her jurisdiction.

Chinese staff wait for investors at a reception desk on Sunday in Shanghai, China, during an event promoting investment in a Kushner Companies development.

Kushner Companies' Pitch To Chinese Investors Raises Conflict Of Interest Questions

8:06pm May 07, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The sister of President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, highlighted her powerful brother as she sought financing for the family firm's real estate project in New Jersey to Chinese investors.

House Speaker Paul Ryan (center) walks to the House chamber ahead of a budget vote on Capitol Hill. Though Ryan was able to deliver 217 votes Thursday to get his GOP health plan through the House, there are still significant hurdles before the bill become

5 Things To Watch As GOP Health Bill Moves To The Senate

6:45pm May 07, 2017

by Julie Rovner

Just three "no" votes by Senate Republicans would likely be enough to sink the GOP health bill. Democrats who lost the battle in the House are still convinced they can win the political war.

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Getting a case dismissed because of government misconduct is rare, representing only a tiny fraction of the tens of thousands of prosecutions the Justice Department pursues every year. By that measure, Reddy Annappareddy beat the odds.

National

'This Was a Colossal Screw-Up': A Close Look At A Case Dismissed For Misconduct

10:21am May 06, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Only a tiny fraction of federal prosecutions are thrown out because a judge finds evidence of government misconduct. Pharmacist Reddy Annappareddy's is one of them.

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Sandy Robson (left) and Crystal Hall rally for legislation for paid sick leave on April 11, 2016, in Annapolis, Md. Under a bill recently sent to Gov. Larry Hogan, businesses with 15 or more full-time employees would be required to allow workers to earn a

Businesses Push Back On Paid-Sick-Leave Laws

7:15am May 06, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Dozens of states and cities require businesses to offer paid sick leave. But some employers are looking for ways to pre-empt those requirements, including at the federal level.