Category Archives: World/National
Trump will issue executive orders to remake immigration policies but they will face challenges
By REBECCA SANTANA and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump will sign a series of executive orders designed to beef up security at the southern border by relyi...
Jan 20, 2025
Trump returning to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
By ZEKE MILLER, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win anothe...
Jan 20, 2025
Families of wildfire victims mired in grief, questioning what more could have been done
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and MARK THIESSEN Associated Press The house was burning with her brother-in-law and nephew inside when Jackie McDaniels flagged down a firetruck and begged for help. "Whoever...
Jan 19, 2025
Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks ripped higher Wednesday following a shot of adrenaline from an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. Strong profit reports from Wells Fargo ...
Jan 15, 2025
Bondi in her confirmation hearing says Trump was 'targeted' by Justice Department investigations
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing on Wedn...
Jan 15, 2025
FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal officials on Wednesday released a far-reaching proposal to make cigarettes far less addictive by capping their nicotine content, a goal lo...
Jan 15, 2025
Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump's choice for Pentagon chief
By LISA MASCARO, TARA COPP and MATT BROWN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a "warrior culture" at t...
Jan 14, 2025
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after encouraging inflation data
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Most U.S. stocks are rising on Tuesday following an encouraging update on inflation, but drops for Eli Lilly and some other influential companies are ke...
Jan 14, 2025
Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned after submitting his Trump report, Justice Department says
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump, an expe...
Jan 12, 2025
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
By JAE HONG, HOLLY RAMER and MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading b...
Jan 12, 2025