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US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now

US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now

By Daniel Wiessner May 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a federal rule allowing the abortion drug mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail, significantly curtailing access to the drug nationwide and particularly in states that have banned abortion.

Florida Republicans approve congressional map aimed at flipping four Democratic seats

Florida Republicans approve congressional map aimed at flipping four Democratic seats

By Joseph Ax April 29 (Reuters) - Florida Republicans on Wednesday approved a new congressional map aimed at flipping four Democratic-held U.S. House seats, delivering a major boost to their party's chances of preserving their narrow majority in November's midterm elections.

The Latest: Trump signs bill to end Homeland Security shutdown, averting more airport disruptions

The Latest: Trump signs bill to end Homeland Security shutdown, averting more airport disruptions

President Donald Trump has signed legislation funding much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, ending the longest shutdown in the agency’s history

Californians now paying 6 bucks a gallon for kicks on Route 66

Californians now paying 6 bucks a gallon for kicks on Route 66

By Daniel Trotta, Georgina McCartney and Shariq Khan CARLSBAD, California, April 30 (Reuters) - Motorists commemorating the centennial of U.S.

Phillips 66 Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Amid Rising Refining Margins

Phillips 66 Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Amid Rising Refining Margins

Phillips 66 Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Amid Rising Refining Margins

Cuban immigrant died in ICE custody in suspected suicide, notice to US lawmakers says

Cuban immigrant died in ICE custody in suspected suicide, notice to US lawmakers says

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - A Cuban immigrant died in U.S. immigration custody in Georgia in what authorities suspect was a suicide, U.S. officials said in a notice to lawmakers sent on Friday and reviewed by Reuters.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops US Senate bid ahead of June 9 Democratic primary against Graham Platner

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops US Senate bid ahead of June 9 Democratic primary against Graham Platner

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is dropping her Democratic bid for the U.S. Senate

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say

Louisiana’s top elected officials say the state’s congressional primaries won’t be going forward as scheduled in May as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop

Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop

West Virginia's next Catholic bishop was born in El Salvador and has been critical of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data

A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state’s voter records

The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped combat racial discrimination in voting for over 50 years

A redistricting battle among states has reshaped the US House map ahead of the midterm election

A redistricting battle among states has reshaped the US House map ahead of the midterm election

A redistricting battle among states has reshaped voting districts for the U.S. House ahead of the November midterm elections