IOWA CITY, Iowa — A powerful U.S. senator on Tuesday called on the Trump administration to fix a growing backlog and longtime management problems at the program that promises benefits […]
Wisconsin top court delivers win for environmentalists in ‘forever chemicals’ fight
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court delivered a victory for environmentalists on Tuesday in the fight over “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, issuing a ruling that advocates said will […]
Tropical Storm Andrea, first of Atlantic hurricane season, has formed
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Andrea, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. Andrea was located 1,205 miles (1,940 kilometers) west […]
Minnesota lawmaker shot to death at home to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, will lie in state in the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, a day ahead of their funeral MINNEAPOLIS — Former […]
Powell says Fed can wait to reduce interest rates as Trump demands cuts
The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome Powell says, a stance directly at […]
Man gets life in prison for triple killings at Phoenix apartment that was set on fire
PHOENIX — An Arizona man was sentenced Monday to life prison in the killings of three people at a Phoenix apartment that was set on fire. Chase Scott Christman, 31, […]
Running a low-turnout Georgia runoff election could cost $100 per vote
ATLANTA — Miller County Election Supervisor Jerry Calhoun says he’s not sure anyone will vote in an upcoming Democratic primary runoff. After all, the southwest Georgia county only recorded one […]
The Republican attempt to discourage Trump lawsuits has hit a big obstacle
WASHINGTON — Republicans have hit a roadblock in an effort that could deter nonprofits, individuals and other potential litigants from filing lawsuits to block President Donald Trump over his executive […]
U.S. Border Patrol is increasingly seen far from the border as Trump ramps up deportation arrests
McALLEN, Texas — Immigration arrests seen on video are showing an emerging trend: More Border Patrol agents are doing their jobs far from the borders with Mexico or Canada. A […]
New York votes in mayoral primary as Cuomo tries a comeback. Zohran Mamdani stands in his way
NEW YORK — New York City Democrats will decide Tuesday whether to reboot Andrew Cuomo’s political career, elevate liberal upstart Zohran Mamdani, or turn to a crowded field of lesser-known […]