Tennessee Republicans consider more execution options after Christa Pike lethal injection failsTennessee's top Republicans are exploring alternative execution methods after the failed execution of Christa Pike. U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said Monday the state needs to reevaluate its execution...SFGATE2d agoWhole story →JusticeMarsha Blackburntennessee execution methods debate
Indigenous, environmental groups warn far-right gains in Brazil’s Congress threaten protectionsIndigenous and environmental groups in Brazil are worried about the country's recent election results. They say far-right gains in Congress could threaten Indigenous peoples, who help protect the...SFGATE2d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetbrazilian congressional election results
Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new bookRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.” Tillis also says he...SFGATE2d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityThom Tillistillis book release
Appeals court weighs judge's authority to restore Trump administration funding cuts to HarvardA federal appeals court has heard arguments over whether a judge had the authority to restore billions of dollars in funding that the Trump administration cut from Harvard University. Attorneys for...SFGATE2d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentharvard funding cuts appeal
Obama is to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit as the ex-president gets more involved in the midtermsFormer President Barack Obama plans to appear with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit this month. Obama will attend an Oct. 24 rally. Other Michigan Democrats on the ballot also...SFGATE2d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Sexual misconduct allegationsIncumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez of Los Angeles was accused of sexual assault this summer, potentially opening up race to socialist opponent.SFGATE2d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeJimmy Gomezcalifornia 34th district election
Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchersPresident Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts. Trump is visiting Grand Island, a conservative area, as part of what he says is a 32-day campaign blitz....SFGATE2d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyDonald TrumpPete Rickettsnebraska senate campaign
