Category Archives: World/National
Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen at high flow
By NICOLE WINFIELD and SILVIA STELLACCI Associated PressROME (AP) - Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for p...
Feb 22, 2025
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
By ERIC TUCKER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation’s premier feder...
Feb 20, 2025
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
By ERIC TUCKER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation’s premier feder...
Feb 20, 2025
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
By BRUCE SCHREINER and KEVIN FREKING Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong ten...
Feb 20, 2025
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation's premier federal law enforcem...
Feb 20, 2025
Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
By BRUCE SCHREINER and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a ...
Feb 20, 2025
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration
By MEG KINNARD Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration, retu...
Feb 19, 2025
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration, returnin...
Feb 19, 2025
DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Although some parts of President Donald Trump 's agenda are getting bogged down by litigation, Elon Musk ...
Feb 19, 2025
As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) - With egg prices soaring, the Trump administration is planning a new strategy for fighting bird flu that stresses vaccinations and tighte...
Feb 18, 2025