New term sees high court poised to push US to rightWASHINGTON -- The new U.S. Supreme Court term that begins on Monday presents opportunities for its two eldest and most conservative justices, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, to help push U.S. law further rightward on contentious issues such as gun rights, religion in public schools and voting restrictions.Arkansas Online4d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticesupreme court term begins
Senate committee votes to advance Saphier for surgeon general positionWASHINGTON -- Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump's third nominee for surgeon general, moved a step closer to confirmation after a Senate committee voted to advance her nomination on Wednesday.Arkansas Online7d agoWhole story →HealthDonald Trumpsurgeon general nomination
