Greenland voting underway with Trump, independence in headlines
Voters in Greenland are heading to the polls Tuesday to elect members of Parliament in an election that also could signal what's ahead for the Arctic island's push for independence. President Trump...
View ArticleTexas measles cases rise to 223
Texas's deadly measles outbreak is growing, as confirmed cases in the state have risen to at least 223 since January, according to the latest figures from the Texas Department of State Health...
View ArticleGreenland opposition party wins election held in Trump's shadow
Greenland voters sent a strong signal Tuesday that they support leaders who will support the Arctic island's sovereignty, even as President Trump pushes to annex the territory. Greenland's...
View Article6 in 10 say Musk lacks experience, judgment to change government: Survey
Most Americans have a negative opinion of tech billionaire Elon Musk and question his qualifications as the key White House adviser works to overhaul the federal government, according to a new poll....
View ArticleReagan 'would be heartbroken' over Trump isolating US: Patti Davis
Former President Reagan's daughter says her father "would be heartbroken" by actions under President Trump that have signaled America's shift toward isolation from longstanding allies. "I think he...
View ArticleNebraska lawmakers advance bill allowing parental notification for school...
Nebraska could soon require public schools to inform parents about the books their children check out from libraries if they want to monitor their reading materials. The proposed legislation, which...
View ArticleFormer Treasury secretary on Trump's tariffs: 'People are overreacting a bit'
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said he disagrees with analysts who have sounded alarms about a potential economic slowdown and thinks “people are overreacting a bit” to the new Trump...
View ArticleGOP senator says 'tariffs is a tax' and Trump understands 'completely'
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) acknowledged during a CNN interview Wednesday that President Trump's escalating tariff wars will impact American consumers — and he said Trump also understands the...
View ArticleSocial Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) says reports that it will end telephone services are "inaccurate," but system changes are being implemented to prevent fraud. "SSA is increasing its protection...
View ArticleDemocrats push investigation into Trump, Musk White House Tesla event
Senate Democrats are pushing for an investigation into President Trump and adviser Elon Musk's Tesla pitch at the White House this week, alleging the media event touting the Musk-owned automaker...
View ArticleMiami Beach mayor targets local cinema for screening Oscar winner 'No Other...
The mayor of Miami Beach, Fla., is threatening to boot a nonprofit art house cinema from city-owned property over its decision to screen the Academy Award-winning documentary "No Other Land." The...
View ArticleSchumer apologizes for calling Republicans 'bastards'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) referred to Republicans as "bastards" on live television before quickly apologizing during a heated discussion on MSNBC over his decision to vote in favor...
View ArticleWest Virginia Republican's bill would ban visas for Chinese students
First-term Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) is backing legislation that would prohibit all Chinese nationals from obtaining student visas. The bill, dubbed the Stop Chinese Communist Prying by Vindicating...
View ArticleWhat is the Alien Enemies Act Trump invoked to speed deportations?
President Trump is invoking an 18th-century wartime law that will allow the federal government to detain or deport people who are natives and citizens of countries deemed foreign adversaries — a move...
View ArticleHochul: Congestion pricing is 'working'
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) says she took her defense of a controversial traffic congestion program directly to President Trump during a White House meeting last week, saying she presented...
View ArticleAlmost half think Trump sympathizes with Russia in Ukraine war: Survey
Nearly half of American voters think President Trump favors Russia over Ukraine, according to a poll taken as his administration tries to broker a deal between the countries to end their war. Just 8...
View ArticlePentagon deploys Navy destroyer for border protection
A Navy warship is joining the effort to secure the U.S. southern border — an unusual move announced by the Pentagon over the weekend. The USS Gravely, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer...
View ArticleMost oppose college sports betting in their state: Survey
More than half of U.S. adults think it should be illegal to bet on college athletics, as states continue to embrace legal sports wagering, according to a new poll. The AP-NORC poll found respondents...
View ArticleGeorgetown announces reduced tuition, career services for fired federal workers
Georgetown University is launching a program to offer tuition assistance and career services for the thousands of federal workers impacted by President Trump's push to shrink the government workforce....
View ArticleHousing secretary wants to move out of 'ugliest building in DC'
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner is no fan of the massive Weaver office building that houses his agency, and he is hoping to relocate. "You know, HUD is known as the ugliest...
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