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 Online3d 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 Online6d agoWhole story →HealthDonald Trumpsurgeon general nomination
COLUMNIST: Voters can have two thoughts about Trump, so can their representativesRepublican candidates heading into the November midterms should feel some relief. For the first time in a long time, they have the justification to clearly break from President Donald Trump on issues with which they disagree.Arkansas Online7d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityDonald Trumpmidterm elections
Trump, AI leaders sign accordWASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews during a meeting at the White House aimed at addressing Americans' fears about the technology.Arkansas Online7d agoWhole story →TechnologyDonald Trumpai accord signing
