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Syria May 2, 2016

Obama’s refugee resettlement plan could stir battle with states

The Obama administration's pledge to absorb thousands more Syrian and other refugees could run headlong into resistance from state and local officials worried about whether their communities can handle the influx.

Legislation May 2, 2016

Kentucky clerk battle fuels debate over religious accommodation laws

The battle over Kentucky clerk Kim Davis' refusal to issue gay marriage licenses is beginning to raise the issue in statehouses as to whether lawmakers should enshrine religious accommodations for public officials -- with some warning that failure to do so will only lead to further standoffs.

Cabinet May 2, 2016

Judge blocks new federal rule on jurisdiction of waterways

A federal judge in North Dakota on Thursday blocked a new Obama administration rule that would give the federal government jurisdiction over some state waterways.

Environment May 2, 2016

Before Colorado mine disaster, EPA project caused spill in Georgia

Still reeling from a disaster it created at a Colorado gold mine, the EPA has so far avoided criticism for a similar toxic waste spill in Georgia.

Environment May 2, 2016

Mine owner: EPA record of toxic dumping dates back to 2005

The EPA has a record of releasing toxic runoff from mines in two tiny Colorado towns that dates to 2005, a local mine owner claims.

Governors May 2, 2016

Most states waiving work requirements for food stamps, despite improving job market

Most states still are waiving work requirements for those on food stamps, raising concerns that despite an improving job market the Obama administration is feeding government dependency -- and all at the expense of taxpayers.

Cities May 2, 2016

San Francisco prosecutors charge illegal immigrant with killing woman at pier

San Francisco prosecutors Monday charged an illegal immigrant -- with a lengthy criminal record and deported five times -- with the murder of a young woman at a popular city pier.

Supreme Court May 2, 2016

No Plan B? White House, states in bind if Supreme Court strikes ObamaCare subsidies

With a major Supreme Court decision on ObamaCare potentially just days away, neither the Obama administration nor state governments seem to have a comprehensive plan in place in the event the court strikes down a key component of the law.

Legislation May 2, 2016

States flouting post-9/11 ID law, giving cards to illegal immigrants that mirror licenses

After the 9/11 attacks, Congress passed the REAL ID Act to prevent foreign nationals from fraudulently obtaining a U.S. driver's license -- by requiring any ID issued based on unverifiable foreign documents look different in "design or color" from an official driver's license. But more than a decade later, several state and local governments are openly flouting the law, issuing ID cards that are barely distinguishable from a bona fide driver's license.

Vermont May 2, 2016

Vermonter earning $300,000 put on Medicaid and can’t get off

Steve Cairns has had enough. The Stowe, Vt., tax preparer has worked 14 years to help clients dutifully pay taxes. In the past year, however, Cairns learned two of his clients -- through no fault of their own -- are on Medicaid despite earning $300,000 and $90,000, respectively.

Health care May 2, 2016

Growing numbers seek faith-based alternative to ObamaCare

With just over 100,000 members, Medi-Share is part of a small, but growing, movement of health care-sharing ministries -- emerging as an ObamaCare alternative.