Acting Buffalo, NY mayor concedes to state senator in Democratic primary

Acting Buffalo, NY mayor concedes to state senator in Democratic primary

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon of Buffalo, N.Y., fell short in the city’s Democratic primary Tuesday night, losing the nomination to state Sen. Sean Ryan. Scanlon conceded the primary to Ryan, thanking his supporters and apologizing for “not getting it done for you tonight.” “It was a lot … Read more

Supreme Court upholds a state law banning some gender-affirming care for trans kids

Supreme Court upholds a state law banning some gender-affirming care for trans kids

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law banning certain gender-affirming care treatment for minors. The court ruled 6-3, with Chief Justice John Roberts authoring the opinion. The court’s three liberal justices dissented. “This case carries with it the weight of fierce scientific and policy debates about the safety, efficacy, and propriety of medical … Read more

Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John Hoffman in grave condition in ‘targeted political violence’

Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John Hoffman in grave condition in ‘targeted political violence’

A Minnesota state representative and her husband were shot and killed, and a state senator and his wife were shot and wounded in an “act of targeted political violence” at their homes early Saturday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. A manhunt is now underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer, authorities said. … Read more

Judge blocks State Department from firing workers while injunction is in effect

Judge blocks State Department from firing workers while injunction is in effect

A federal judge in San Francisco on Friday stopped Secretary of State Marco Rubio from proceeding with plans to downsize the State Department, saying that it was prohibited behavior under an injunction she issued last month. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston barred the Republican administration from carrying out much of its plans to reorganize and … Read more

State Department orders departure of nonessential staff from Baghdad embassy

State Department orders departure of nonessential staff from Baghdad embassy

The State Department is ordering the departure of all nonessential staff from its embassy in Baghdad due to concern over increased security risks in the region, according to two State Department officials familiar with the matter. “President Trump is committed to keeping Americans safe, both at home and abroad. In keeping with that commitment, we … Read more