POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines
Read full article: Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Donald Trump has taken a shine to the government taking stakes in the private sector.
The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor
Read full article: The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governorDemocrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party’s primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to employees who were let go in January
Read full article: FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to employees who were let go in JanuaryThe Federal Emergency Management Agency has begun offering new appointments to disaster workers whose contracts were not renewed in January.
Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer
Read full article: Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summerThe U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One.
Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell
Read full article: Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnellPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Kentucky congressman Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
Read full article: US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threatThe Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.
Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop
Read full article: Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishopWest Virginia's next Catholic bishop was born in El Salvador and has been critical of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden administration
Read full article: Trump task force report alleges anti-Christian discrimination under Biden administrationA Trump administration task force has alleged discrimination against Christians during Joe Biden's presidency.
Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status
Read full article: Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special statusA federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again.
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
Read full article: Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights ActA Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle.
Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount
Read full article: Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mountPresident Donald Trump says his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines “but only if it's a good deal” for the government.
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
Read full article: US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systemsThe Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars.
Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
Read full article: Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade dealThe head of the European Parliament trade committee calls President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on European Union automobiles “unacceptable.”.
Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted of secretly lobbying for Maduro's Venezuela
Read full article: Former Miami Congressman David Rivera is convicted of secretly lobbying for Maduro's VenezuelaA former Miami congressman and close friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been convicted in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela’s socialist government during the first Trump administration.
Speaker Mike Johnson once longed for a 'normal Congress,' but that seems long gone in the House
Read full article: Speaker Mike Johnson once longed for a 'normal Congress,' but that seems long gone in the HouseHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has lamented he would like to preside over a “normal Congress.”.
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown
Read full article: After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdownPresident Donald Trump’s administration appears to be recalibrating its centerpiece policy of mass deportations after a series of major immigration enforcement operations in American cities soured the public’s mood on it.
Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy
Read full article: Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s concerned about the allure of easy money — lottery tickets, buy now, pay later loans and the promise of a crypto windfall.
Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'
Read full article: Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'The White House is telling Congress that hostilities with Iran have “terminated” despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region.
Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats
Read full article: Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seatsThe redrawn congressional district lines that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law are intended to help Republicans pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in November — a scenario that would cost some Democrats their seats.
Trump administration says its war in Iran has been 'terminated' before 60-day deadline
Read full article: Trump administration says its war in Iran has been 'terminated' before 60-day deadlineThe Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April.
Amtrak may make it easier to bring guns on its trains despite the alleged attempt on Trump's life
Read full article: Amtrak may make it easier to bring guns on its trains despite the alleged attempt on Trump's lifeAmtrak is considering allowing people to store guns in lockboxes on most of its trains, which critics say would weaken security measures that instead should be strengthened in light of the shooting at last weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months
Read full article: FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 monthsFourteen FEMA employees who signed a public letter criticizing the nation's disaster preparedness have been reinstated after eight months on paid leave.
Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
Read full article: Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expirationCongress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal.
Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities
Read full article: Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilitiesThe Trump administration has deferred an additional $91 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota, citing concerns about fraud in state-run programs.
Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to Washington
Read full article: Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to WashingtonU.S. President Donald Trump has called Iraq’s new prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi and invited him to visit Washington once he forms a government.
Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit
Read full article: Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visitPresident Donald Trump says he's removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week’s White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom.
Unorthodox leadership change in the works at Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains
Read full article: Unorthodox leadership change in the works at Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remainsPresident Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has said he wants to bring “regime change” to the central bank, but if confirmed by the Senate he will find a Fed already transformed by the White House’s attacks.
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
Read full article: Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdownPresident Donald Trump has signed a bill funding much of the Department of Homeland Security and ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination. New pick is radiologist Nicole Saphier
Read full article: Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination. New pick is radiologist Nicole SaphierPresident Donald Trump says he's nominating former Fox News Channel contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means’ path forward stalled in the Senate.
A Trump order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans in time for a new federal match
Read full article: A Trump order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans in time for a new federal matchAn order signed by President Donald Trump calls for a new government website where people in the United States can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts.
Trump administration appeals court order in effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kids
Read full article: Trump administration appeals court order in effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kidsThe Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order as it tries to cut the number of vaccines recommended for every child in the United States.
The pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church is running for the US Senate in Kansas
Read full article: The pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church is running for the US Senate in KansasThe pastor of the largest United Methodist Church in the U.S. has launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas.
Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents’ dinner
Read full article: Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents’ dinnerFederal prosecutors have released a video showing the moment authorities say an armed man with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill President Donald Trump.
Louisiana congressional primaries are suspended as a result of the Supreme Court's ruling
Read full article: Louisiana congressional primaries are suspended as a result of the Supreme Court's rulingLouisiana’s congressional primaries are not going forward as scheduled in May as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Analyzing fallout from new Florida congressional map & Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act
Read full article: Analyzing fallout from new Florida congressional map & Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights ActThe Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map that aims to give Republicans four more seats hours after the Supreme Court narrowed a section of the Voting Rights Act.
Maine Gov. Mills drops Democratic US Senate bid against Platner, lamenting a lack of campaign funds
Read full article: Maine Gov. Mills drops Democratic US Senate bid against Platner, lamenting a lack of campaign fundsDemocratic Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner says he hopes to work with Gov. Janet Mills to turn Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ seat “blue again” now that Mills has dropped out of their primary.
The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war
Read full article: The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war.
Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades
Read full article: Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decadesThe Voting Rights Act over its six decades became one of the most consequential laws in the nation’s history, preventing discrimination against minorities at the ballot box and helping to elect thousands of Black and Hispanic representatives at all levels of government.
You're probably paying more for insurance lately. A new study suggests federal action to cut costs
Read full article: You're probably paying more for insurance lately. A new study suggests federal action to cut costsA new analysis suggests Americans are being overcharged by $150 billion a year to insure their homes, autos and businesses.
Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran war
Read full article: Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appeared before Congress at a pair of hearings this week for the first time since the Trump administration started the Iran war.
