Rep. Barry Moore has defeated Rep. Jerry Carl in a rare incumbent-vs.-incumbent Republican primary spurred by a Supreme Court decision forcing Alabama to adopt redrawn congressional districts, NBC News projects.
Carl becomes the first House lawmaker seeking re-election to lose their primary in the 2024 cycle. Moore’s Super Tuesday victory is a win for the House Freedom Caucus — the band of far-right, anti-establishment rabble rousers that frequently clashes with GOP leadership and whose super PAC backed Moore. Read More...
Lahaina District Court will reopen and resume normal operations on Tuesday, the state Judiciary announced. “We were very fortunate that our courthouse was not affected during the devastating wildfires earlier this month,” 2nd Circuit Chief Judge Peter Cahill said in a news release Wednesday. “Unfortunately, our Lahaina employees have suffered significant losses. I am inspired by their resilience and deeply appreciate their public service, and we in the Judiciary are committed to supporting them and the Lahaina community. Read More...
Widespread speculation that the Obama administration will loosen restrictions on the ability of American citizens to visit Cuba has put travel to the island back in the spotlight. If you are hoping that the president's expected announcement will allow you to travel to Cuba, here are a few things to consider:
Ten years ago, Congress passed legislation which restricts the president from allowing "travel to, from, or within Cuba for tourist activities. Read More...