Another federal judge rules against Trump move to end DACA

A third federal judge Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's reasoning for ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. In a scathing 60-page ruling, Judge John Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbiawrote that administration moves to cancel DACA were "arbitrary" and "capricious" because DHS "failed adequately to explain its conclusion the program was unlawful."

Hartselle Chamber meets with Sen. Shelby

Members of the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce visited with U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby today in Washington, D.C. This photo was taken outside of his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. [COURTESY PHOTO] Members of the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce visited with U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby today in Washington, D.C. This photo was taken outside of his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill.

Arizona special election results are in – live updates

It took a big money push from the Republican Party, tweets by the president and the support of the state's current and former governors, but the GOP held onto an Arizona U.S. House seat they would have never considered endangered in any other year. Tuesday's narrow victory by Republican Debbie Lesko over a Democratic political newcomer sends a big message to Republicans nationwide: Even the reddest of districts in a red state can be in play this year.

Manchin Has Heavy War Chest in Senate Contest

Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has built a significant fundraising chest in his bid for a second full six-year term, far outpacing West Virginia Republicans hoping to defeat him this fall. Manchin's campaign has raised $4.5 million since the start of 2017 and had $5.4 million in cash on hand at the end of March, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission.

Two Officers Shot, One Dead After Shooting Near Home Depot in…

Sean Hannity's real estate venture linked to fraudulent property dealer - Shell company tied to the Fox News host bought homes through Jeff Brock, who was charged in 2016 with fraud and conspiracy for his role in a scheme to rig auctions on foreclosed properties Maryland's GOP Governor Signs Broad Set Of Gun Bills Into Law - The measures include a bump stock ban and at least $5 million for programs to stem gun violence.

James Comey’s tell-all book sells 600,000 copies in first week

FILE PHOTO: Copies of former FBI director James Comey's book "A Higher Loyalty" are seen at Kramerbooks book store in Washington D.C., U.S. - Fired FBI director James Comey's memoir that details his private meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump sold some 600,000 copies in all formats in its first week, its publisher said on Tuesday, the latest in a series of best-selling political books. Comey's "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," has so far outpaced Hillary Clinton's campaign memoir "What Happened" and journalist Michael Wolff's behind-the-scenes White House expose "Fire and Fury" in opening week sales, according to industry figures.

Arizona lawmakers haggle over funding before teacher strike

File - In this April 11, 2018 file photo, teachers at Humphrey Elementary school participate in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes in Chandler, Ariz. Tens of thousands of Arizona teachers are poised to walk off the job this week to demand more funding for public education, an unprecedented action in a conservative state without many union protections.

Trump Basically Says Obama-Era Marijuana Policies Aren’t Going…

A conservative Republican senator from Colorado has wrung a big concession from the administration to protect his state's booming cannabis business. First came the news that former marijuana opponent John Boehner, the former Speaker of the House, had joined the board of Acreage Holdings, one of the largest cannabis companies in the United States.

House Democrats talk to Cambridge Analytica whistleblower

WASHINGTON>> House Democrats, frustrated by what they see as GOP inaction and with an eye on midterm elections, held the first of what they hope to be several interviews today with witnesses who have not been interrogated in the Republican-led Russia investigations. Democrats on the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees interviewed former Cambridge Analytica employee Christopher Wylie, who revealed that a data-mining firm affiliated with President Donald Trump's campaign gathered millions of Facebook profiles to influence elections.

Senate postpones hearing for Trump VA pick Ronny Jackson amid…

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, White House physician Ronny Jackson, will decide whether it's worth it to pursue the post after lawmakers postponed a hearing on his nomination in light of several allegations. "I don't want to put a man through a process like this.