Russia plans largest war games since end of Soviet Union
Thousands of troops from China and Mongolia are expected to join in the exercises in Siberia, dubbed Vostok 2018.
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President Trump plan rolls back Obama’s coal emissions standards
A plan to be announced in coming days would give states broad authority to determine how to restrict carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming.
Microsoft uncovers more Russian attacks ahead of midterms
Microsoft said Tuesday it has uncovered new Russian hacking attempts targeting U.S. political groups ahead of the midterm elections.
Illinois law allows Medicaid flexibility for 'medically fragile' kids
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law that gives families of extremely ill children more flexibility in health care.
Paducah city commissioner to sponsor ordinance on public notice of Keeton Correctional Facility escapees
Richard Abraham, city commissioner for Paducah, says he will sponsor an ordinance to notify the public quickly when an inmate has escaped Keeton Correctional Facility.
IL law allows firearm permit grace period during renewal
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law that allows Firearm Owners Identification cards to stay active even if Illinois State Police renewal isn't completed by their expiration date.
Steve Bannon wants GOP to rally behind President Trump
Steve Bannon has a dire warning for Republicans — rally around President Donald Trump.
60 ex-CIA officials criticize Trump on security clearance issue
Sixty former CIA officials warned President Donald Trump in a statement on Friday that "the country will be weakened if there is a political litmus test applied before seasoned experts are allowed to share their views."
Prosecutor won't charge Greitens despite ethics panel review
An ethics panel says there's reason to believe that former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens broke the law over how his campaign reported a donor list it obtained from a charity he founded.
Potential new write-in rules could impact elections
The Kentucky State Board of Elections is scheduled to meet next week to discuss a recent Attorney General's opinion that says it is OK for poll workers to post lists of certified-writing in candidates in voting precincts.
President Trump says he canceled military parade over 'ridiculously high' cost estimate
President Donald Trump said Friday that he canceled a US military parade planned for Veterans Day weekend, blaming Washington city officials for inflating costs amid reports that indicated the event's price tag had soared over initial estimates.
President Trump’s military parade delayed until at least 2019
The Defense Department says the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump won't happen in 2018.
Pentagon postpones president's military parade
The Department of Defense says the military parade originally scheduled for Veterans Day will be postponed.
Bevin defends pension law in hard-hitting speech
In a hard-hitting speech to a conference of local government officials, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin derided "small minds" and "petty people" as obstructionists.
US, Mexico to announce new plans on cartels
Top U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials will unveil new plans to combat Mexican drug cartels Wednesday in Chicago alongside members of the Mexican government and federal police.
Bevin criticized for comparing critics to drowning victims
Facing a groundswell of opposition from public workers for his proposed pension changes, Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin compared them to drowning victims.
Trump campaign taking legal steps against Omarosa
President Donald Trump's campaign said Tuesday it has filed for arbitration, accusing Omarosa Manigault Newman, the former campaign aide and White House official, of breaching a 2016 nondisclosure agreement with the campaign.
Gov. Bevin promotes Chinese partnership amid U.S. trade dispute
The Chinese ambassador to the U.S. has met with Kentucky's Republican governor to discuss economic development opportunities amid a growing trade dispute between the world's largest economies.
Under new law, military kids get sex assault protections
The Defense Department must improve the way it responds to child-on-child sexual assault at military bases in the U.S. and abroad as part of a sweeping new law.
Kentucky Supreme Court agrees to hear pension case
The Kentucky Supreme Court says it will decide if changes to the state's struggling retirement systems are legal.
U.S. Rep. Bost talks school safety during local school district visit
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost visited the Local 6 area to speak with school leaders about classroom security.
Bevin among state officials at prison reform discussion with Trump
President Donald Trump discussed prison reform with governors and state attorneys general at his New Jersey golf club Thursday.
Trump's Supreme Court nominee to have confirmation hearing Sept. 4
The date has been set for the Senate confirmation hearing of President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next Supreme Court justice — Brett Kavanaugh.
Kentucky governor appeals ruling striking down pension law
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has appealed a circuit judge's decision striking down changes to the state's retirement systems.
