In minority party, Hassan says shea ll stand up to Trump

Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan chose to run for U.S. Senate to help protect and advance New Hampshire's work on Medicaid expansion, women's health care and a slew of other issues. "I am sure I can find common ground with members of the other party in the Senate as well as President Trump," she told The Associated Press on Friday.

With numbers in Washington, GOP eyes repealing Obamacare; Trump keeps options open

President-elect Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan converse about Trump's transition to the White House. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-WI, is giddy about a Republican-controlled White House because it will let him and the Republican majority in Congress wield legislative influence that was previously denied by President Barack Obama's veto pen.

Ducey: Hold off on repealing Obamacare; Gov. wants replacement to protect Arizona

Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday he does not want the new president and Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act unless and until they come up with a replacement that protects Arizonans. Ducey acknowledged that one of the key campaign promises of Donald Trump is to scrap was has become known as ObamaCare.

Tar Heel View: Sex offendersa social media ban needs a rewrite

A well-intentioned but overzealous state law barring registered sex offenders from using Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social media - whether or not their crimes involved either children or the internet - is headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. Durham resident Lester Gerard Packingham appealed his 2012 conviction of maintaining a social media profile as a sex offender, arguing that the state law is unconstitutional.

Trump promised to repeal Obamacare. Now what?

Republican President-elect Donald Trump vowed on the campaign trail to repeal Obamacare, but making good on that promise may be easier said than done. President Barack Obama's 2010 national healthcare reform law extended medical insurance to 25 million more people by expanding the Medicaid plan for the poor and creating subsidized coverage for individuals.

Darien Man Found Guilty Of Defrauding Banks Of Millions In Loan Scheme

A Darien man was convicted of defrauding banks and the USDA of more than $25 million on Wednesday, according to United States Attorney for Connecticut Deirdre M. Daly. Pablo Calderon, 61, along with Brett C. Lillemoe, 46, of Minneapolis, submitted fraudulent documents to two United States banks in connection with a USDA loan guarantee program by which the USDA provides credit guarantees, Daly said.

Daily NewsDOJ files suit against Springs for stormwater permit violations

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the city of Colorado Springs for its "continuing and significant" violations of the Clean Water Act. The DOJ first notified the city of its intent to sue Nov. 5. The violations, according to information from the DOJ, are related to the city's permit for stormwater discharges.

On the Plus Side, Sheriff Joe Arpaio Got Booted Out of Office

After 23 years of flouting constitutional rights, federal court orders, and common decency, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will no longer be an embarrassment to the U.S. criminal justice system. Retired Phoenix police officer Paul Penzone defeated the 84-year-old Arpaio 55-44 percent in the race for Maricopa County Sheriff on Tuesday night, dealing a shocking defeat to the longtime incumbent.

Clinton email case handling brings tumultuous time for FBI

The FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation has created more turmoil for the bureau than any other matter in recent history, exposing internal tensions with the Justice Department and stirring concerns the famously apolitical organization unnecessarily injected itself into the campaign. The FBI for decades has prided itself on being both independent and silent about its work.

FBI chief: No charges for Clinton after new emails reviewed

In a letter sent Sunday, FBI Director James Comey told Congress that a review of newly discovered Hillary Clinton emails has "not changed our conclusions" from earlier this year that she should not face charges. Sent just two days before Election Day, the letter appeared to resolve any lingering ambiguity over the prospect that the Democratic presidential nominee could yet face a criminal indictment over her use of a private email sever as secretary of state.

US court blocks Arizona ban on groups collecting ballots

A federal appeals court has blocked an Arizona law making it a felony to collect early ballots, a win for the Democratic get-out-the-vote effort shortly before Election Day. Friday's order from an 11-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means it won't be a crime for groups to go door to door to collect early ballots from voters and deliver them to the polls.

One Arizona Group Goes To Court For The Disabled – More Than 1,500 Times

Kimber Lanning, who owns a music shop in Phoenix, was surprised when she was served with papers earlier this year that alleged she had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act over signs marking van-accessible parking spaces. Hers were a couple of inches below the required five feet off the ground.

Fox News’ Judge Napolitano Blasts James Comey: FBI Had No Duty Or Right To Violate Due Process

Fox News' Judge Napolitano tore into FBI Director James Comey for injecting the FBI into the political process, informing Congress about Anthony Wiener's laptop, linking it to Hillary Clinton without any proof and violating his oath of office and due process. Judge told Fox News' Shep Smith, "There was absolutely no duty, obligation, or right for him to announce that the Clinton investigation had been opened."

David Duke’s inclusion derails Louisiana Senate race debate

White supremacist David Duke's appearance in Louisiana's final U.S. Senate debate ahead of next week's election derailed much of the event Wednesday, with opponents trashing him, the debate moderator struggling to keep him within time limits and angry protesters chanting outside the building. The debate took place at historically black Dillard University.

Miss. fire chief: Blaze at African-American church was arson

Somebody set the fire that heavily damaged an African-American church that was also spray-painted with the phrase "Vote Trump," and an $11,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of whoever did it, a Mississippi fire chief said Wednesday. The FBI has opened a civil rights investigation of the Tuesday night fire at the 200-member Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, and Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons called the fire and graffiti a hate crime.

Trump warns of ‘constitutional crisis’ but term is vague

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is warning that electing rival Hillary Clinton could mire the country "in a constitutional crisis that we cannot afford." It is not clear what Trump means by a "constitutional crisis" but he suggested Monday to supporters in Michigan that Clinton could face a lengthy criminal investigation and possible a criminal trial as a sitting president as the FBI continues to examine her email practices.

Lawyer for Alabama death row inmate disappointed by decision

This undated photo provided by the Alabama Department of Corrections shows death row inmate Bill Kuenzel, sentenced to death for the shooting death of store clerk Linda Jean Offord in 1987. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday Oct. 31, 2016 declined to hear an appeal by the inmate, who claims he is innocent.

Justice Department advised FBI against Clinton email letter

The Justice Department discouraged the FBI from alerting Congress to the unexpected discovery of emails potentially related to its investigation of Hillary Clinton's private email server, given the proximity to the presidential election and the potential for political fallout, a government official said. Justice Department officials who were advised of the FBI's intention to notify Congress about the discovery expressed concern that the action would be inconsistent with department protocols designed to avoid the appearance of interference in an election.