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July 28, 2019

Next-in-line to be governor of Puerto Rico says she has 'no interest' in the position

The politician next in line to assume the post of Puerto Rico governor -- after Ricardo Rosselló announced his resignation last week -- revealed Sunday she has “no interest” in the position.

July 24, 2019

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to resign: sources

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló plans to resign, two sources have told Fox News, after his administration was the target of mass protests for weeks over corruption allegations and a leaked-message scandal. 

July 23, 2019

Embattled Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló wants conversation with Trump

Embattled Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told Fox News on Tuesday that he wants a conversation with President Trump, saying he disagreed with Trump’s claim that he is a “terrible governor.”

July 22, 2019

Mayor in Puerto Rico rebuts embattled Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's claim of support

A mayor in Puerto Rico refutes embattled Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s claim that he supports him after the governor made the declaration on Fox News on Monday, amid widespread protests and calls for his resignation.

July 22, 2019

Puerto Rico governor tells Fox News he 'assumes responsibility' for actions in first one-on-one interview since scandal began

Embattled Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told Fox News on Monday he “assumes responsibility” for his actions that have sparked widespread protests and calls for his resignation, in his first one-on-one interview since the scandal began.

July 16, 2019

Holocaust history now required in Oregon schools after law championed by teen, concentration camp survivor

Oregon public schools will now be required to teach students about the Holocaust, and other genocides throughout history, after the passage of a new bill signed into law by Gov. Kate Brown on Monday.

July 12, 2019

Ted Cruz leads backlash after Tennessee gov signs proclamation honoring early KKK leader

Tennesse Gov. Bill Lee was under fire from Republicans and Democrats alike Friday after signing a proclamation designating Saturday, July 13 as Nathan Bedford Forrest Day, a state "day of special observance" honoring a Confederate general and early leader of the Klu Klux Klan.

July 11, 2019

Arizona governor welcomes Nike again after bad-mouthing move to pull Betsy Ross sneaker

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey reversed his stance against Nike on Thursday and welcomed the athletic apparel giant's plans to build a manufacturing facility in the state, a week after he pulled financial incentives following its decision to pull its Betsy Ross shoes that featured an American flag. 

July 10, 2019

New York governor signs new pay equity legislation amid US women's soccer team's fight

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday he signed new pay equity legislation at the U.S. women’s soccer team’s victory parade in Manhattan.

July 9, 2019

California becomes 1st state to give taxpayer-funded health benefits to illegal immigrants

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., signed a bill into law on Tuesday making young illegal immigrants eligible for the Medicaid program in California, making it the first state to offer such taxpayer-funded health benefits to low-income adults age 25 and younger regardless of their immigration status.