U.S. Supreme Court allows Mountain Valley Pipeline work to continue
(The Center Square) – The United States Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a stay that will allow Mountain Valley Pipeline work to be completed.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty after plea deal falls apart
(The Center Square) – Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to tax-related charges after a highly unusual court hearing where his previously established plea deal fell apart.
Puerto Rico has been part of the US for 125 years, but its future remains contested
In the 125 years since U.S. troops invaded Puerto Rico on July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, the U.S. government has controlled the island militarily, politically and economically – with no end in sight or, for Puerto Rico, a clear path to statehood.
A US-Russia prisoner swap for reporter Evan Gershkovich could be tricky
The parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being detained in Russia where he has been accused of espionage, said in multiple July 12, 2023, news reports that President Joe Biden promised to do whatever it takes to bring their son home.