Idaho Gov. Little joins fight against TikTok, bans app on state-issued devices
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order on Wednesday, banning TikTok on state-issued devices and networks. The executive order prohibits…
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Gov. Brad Little to visit Wallace for 'Capital for a Day' on October 27
WALLACE, Idaho -- Idaho Governor Brad Little is heading to Wallace next Thursday for the state's "Capital for a Day" program. Little will discuss the Idaho government and hold an open forum to hear from the city's community. Every month,…
WA House OKs banning guns at ballot counts, school boards
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Guns and other weapons would be prohibited at ballot counting sites and school board meetings across the state, under a bill approved by the Washington House Monday. The measure, which passed the Democratic-led chamber on a party line…
'Completely lost': Afghan resettlement hinders family reunification for other refugees
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Since the United States left Afghanistan, local resettlement agencies have been scrambling to help people flee the country. As they work to resettle…
Federal government deploys nursing team to Spokane care facility
Spokane will soon get federal help to assist with COVID-related health care staffing.
Dispute over powers could spark Idaho government shutdown
Idaho government offices and services could start shutting down in June if the part-time Legislature refuses to adjourn and leave coronavirus pandemic decisions solely to Republican Gov. Brad Little.
UK inquiry was warned of Russian infiltration, leaked testimony shows
Russia's influence reaches deep into the British establishment and successive UK governments have turned a blind eye to it, lawmakers were warned, according to multiple sources familiar with testimony given to a parliamentary inquiry.
Trump says all sanctions on Turkey have been lifted
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was lifting all sanctions on Turkey after it agreed to halt its attack on America's former Kurdish allies in northeastern Syria, shortly after his special envoy to Syria told Congress Turkey's incursion was a "tragedy" and that A
Trump signs 'Autism CARES Act' into law
The "Autism CARES Act" was signed into law Monday by President Donald Trump.
READ: Trump's phone conversation with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky
President Donald Trump repeatedly pushed for Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, and his son, Hunter, during a July 25 phone call, according to a transcript of the conversation released by the White House.
Trump could 'certainly' support Russia's return to what would be G8
President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed his support for reinstating Russia into the G7, and French President Emmanuel Macron has agreed with the President that Russia should be invited to the G7 conference in 2020, according to a senior administration official.
US government running out of money faster than expected, Mnuchin warns
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Friday issued a warning that the US government is at risk of running out of cash sooner than expected.
Venezuelan opposition, Maduro government to hold talks in Barbados
Negotiations are set to resume Monday between the Venezuelan government and the opposition group calling for its ouster in a bid to end months of political instability, the two sides announced.
Austria names its first female chancellor
Austria is welcoming its first female chancellor with the appointment of Brigitte Bierlein, who will lead a caretaker government until elections can be held in September.
Federal judge slams Mississippi over new abortion law
A federal judge in Mississippi expressed deep skepticism on Tuesday about a state law that bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy, sending a signal that attempts across the country to pass near total bans on abortion might not easily withstand judicial scrutiny.
IG: Scott Pruitt wasted nearly $124K on premium travel
Scott Pruitt, his aides and security agents wasted nearly $124,000 in federal funds on premium travel when he was Environmental Protection Agency administrator, according to an inspector general report released Thursday.
Harris: Trump, Congress face 'potentially a constitutional crisis'
California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris said she believes the standoff between the Trump administration and Congress could mean the US has reached a "constitutional crisis."
Crippling ransomware attacks targeting US cities on the rise
Targeted ransomware attacks on local US government entities -- cities, police stations and schools -- are on the rise, costing localities millions as some pay off the perpetrators in an effort to untangle themselves and restore vital systems.
China still planning to attend talks despite Trump's tariff threat
China is still planning to participate in trade talks in Washington this week despite a surprise threat from US President Donald Trump to escalate a damaging dispute with Beijing.
William Barr to skip House hearing Thursday
Attorney General William Barr is no longer expected to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, committee Chairman Jerry Nadler announced Wednesday, following a dispute between House Democrats and the nation's top law enforcement officer over whether Barr would publicly face questions from committee staff attorneys.
White House asks for $4.5B in emergency funds for border
The White House is asking Congress for $4.5 billion in emergency funding as it confronts an influx of migrants on the southern border, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Gunfire reported at US Embassy in Haiti
Gunfire has been reported at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Indiana high schoolers now required to take US citizenship test
Next school year, Indiana high school students will need to take the exam all new US citizens must take during the naturalization process.
Connolly threatens to jail officials who won't comply with subpoenas
A Democratic lawmaker on Thursday ratcheted up warnings to the Trump administration amid a growing standoff over subpoenas and oversight requests the White House says it will resist.
