Brewer files brief with Supreme Court in appeal over immigration law
Feb 7, 2012 Politics
Lawyers for Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer filed their opening brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in her appeal of a ruling that blocked enforcement of the most controversial sections of the state’s immigration enforcement law.
Catholic outcry over Obama administration’s birth control decision could be factor in presidential race
Feb 7, 2012 Politics
Pulpits and pews are increasingly inflamed with talk of a war on religion after the Obama administration’s recent decision on employers’ birth control coverage.
More than 40 states agree to settlement over foreclosure abuses
Feb 7, 2012 Politics
More than 40 U.S. states have agreed to a nationwide settlement over foreclosure abuses.
US calls siding with Syria a ‘losing bet’ but insists no military action forthcoming
Feb 7, 2012 Politics
Warning that it’s a “losing bet” to side with dictator Bashar al-Assad, the White House on Monday urged friends of the Syrian people to help out “before the violence puts a political solution out of reach.”
Ruling near on California same-sex marriage ban
Feb 7, 2012 Politics
A federal appeals court is ready to announce its ruling on whether California’s same-sex marriage ban violates the constitutional rights of gays and lesbians.
New sanctions on Iran intended to ratchet up pressure, but could they ease Israeli stress?
Feb 7, 2012 Politics
New sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Iran are intended to ratchet up the pressure on Tehran — and perhaps take down the temperature of Israel, which is clearly worried about Iran’s accelerated pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Attorney General says deal made in Texas redistricting, some opposed
Feb 7, 2012 Politics
The Texas attorney general agreed Monday to temporary voting maps that would place two new congressional seats in Hispanic-dominated districts as part of a deal to preserve the already delayed primary elections in April. But several minority groups bristled at the compromise and vowed fight it.
GOP presidential race heads into latest contests with three more states up for grabs
Feb 7, 2012 Politics
On the eve of the latest contests, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum all visited Colorado on Monday, while Ron Paul campaigned in Minnesota. Both states will hold caucuses on Tuesday, and a primary is set in Missouri.
US judge says he can’t block Texas sonogram law
Feb 7, 2012 Politics
A federal judge on Monday upheld the Texas law requiring women to have a sonogram before having an abortion, saying an appeals court had forced him to declare the law constitutional.
Perry leaves door open to future White House bid, could face uphill re-election battle back home
Feb 7, 2012 Politics
The governor and his wife, in their first interview since Perry dropped out of the Republican presidential race, told Fox News that they regret not jumping into the race sooner, and Anita Perry hopes her husband will decide to run again.