Hawaii Lawmakers OK Civil Unions, Send Bill to Gov
Apr 30, 2010 Politics
Republican Gov. Linda Lingle has not said whether she will make civil unions law or veto the bill.
Texas Gov: Arizona Immigration Law ‘Not Right’ for Texas
Apr 30, 2010 Politics
Gov. Rick Perry said in a statement: “I have concerns with portions of the law passed in Arizona and believe it would not be the right direction for Texas.”
Obama Says Congress Might Not Deal With Immigration Immediately
Apr 30, 2010 Politics
With energy legislation on the table and midterm elections approaching, President Obama said he didn’t want to force an immigration bill through Congress “just for the sake of politics.”
Obama Reportedly Interviews Sidney Thomas for Supreme Court
Apr 30, 2010 Politics
The conversation at the White House on Thursday is the first known, formal interview Obama has conducted for the upcoming opening on the high court.
Women to Start Serving on Submarines, but Not Everyone’s On Board
Apr 30, 2010 Politics
Despite concerns from critics over privacy, costs and the possibility of sexual activity, the Navy says it’s ready, willing, able, and now ready to put women on submarines. FOXNews’ Diane Macedo gets an unprecedented look aboard the USS Alaska to see what hurdles the Navy needed to overcome.
House Approves Puerto Rico Statehood Measure
Apr 30, 2010 Politics
The House voted Thursday to allow Puerto Ricans to decide their own political future and relationship with the United States.
Reid Grills ‘Chicken’ for Health Care Comments By Republican Challenger
Apr 30, 2010 Politics
Sen. Harry Reid and his Democratic allies are unleashing relentless attacks on Lowden for her comments that Americans should pay doctors with chickens to bring the costs of health care down.
Crist Drops Republican Senate Bid to Run as Independent
Apr 30, 2010 Politics
Former GOP darling Gov. Charlie Crist defected from the Republican Party on Thursday to run as an independent for U.S. Senate, after months of being ripped by conservatives as too supportive of President Obama.
Border States Deal With More Illegal Immigrant Crime Than Most, Data Suggests
Apr 30, 2010 Politics
Arizona lawmakers say their new immigration enforcement law will them fight an illegal immigrant crime wave that is sweeping the state, a claim that is backed by studies and statistics that suggest border states have a disproportionately high number of criminals who are illegal immigrants.
Arizona Sets Aside Bill Requiring Presidential Candidates to Show Birth Certificates
Apr 30, 2010 Politics
A bill to require presidential candidates to show their birth certificates to get on the state’s ballot is being set aside at the Arizona Legislature.