Politics

Washington — February 2, 2019, is the day Kevin Byrd says he narrowly avoided being shot and killed. Byrd, now 41, was in his car in a parking lot in Conroe, Texas, trying to learn more information about a car crash involving an ex-girlfriend. A man whose son was involved …

The federal government imposed two cybersecurity mandates on “higher-risk” railroad and rail transit systems, despite industry efforts to beat back regulations. The new security measures will order critical passenger and freight railways to take these actions:  Report cyber incidents to the federal government within 24 hours Appoint a cybersecurity point-person available …

Washington — Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert said Monday he will run for attorney general of Texas, joining a crowded field of GOP candidates looking to unseat incumbent Ken Paxton. The announcement from Gohmert, who is in his ninth term in the House, formalizes his bid for the seat after he …

Republicans blocked a Senate bill to fund the government at current levels and suspend the debt ceiling, leaving open the possibilities of a government shutdown early Friday morning and a catastrophic U.S. default that could take place some time in October if Congress fails to act.  A procedural vote on …

The House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill that would authorize payments to those impacted by “Havana Syndrome” — a mysterious illness known to produce neurological symptoms that has affected scores of U.S. officials and personnel in multiple countries. The Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act, also …

The next mayor of Boston will make history: For the first time in two centuries, a woman and person of color will be elected to the office.  Michelle Wu, the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s runoff, will face fellow city councilor Annissa Essaibi George in the November 2 mayoral election, CBS …

Washington — The Justice Department on Wednesday asked a Missouri court to invalidate a new state law that prohibits state and local officials from enforcing federal firearms laws, arguing it violates the Constitution and has already done harm to public safety in the state. Federal prosecutors filed a statement of …

Washington — The Senate debated amendments to the $1 trillion, 2,700 page bipartisan infrastructure bill late into the night Thursday before Majority Leader Chuck Schumer adjourned the session and said proceedings would resume Saturday. The New York Democrat said there would be a vote to cut off debate on the …

The National Guard is warning that its readiness and future training will be at risk if the $521 million cost of the mission to protect the Capitol after the January 6 rioting isn’t reimbursed. “Without reimbursement funding, there is significant impact on National Guard readiness if we’re not able to …

Actress and activist Alyssa Milano appeared to draw a parallel on Twitter Sunday between supporters of President Trump who wear red hats marked with his campaign slogan “Make America Great Again” and Ku Klux Klan (KKK) members who don white hoods. “The red MAGA hat is the new white hood,” …