MALTA, New York — A man was fatally shot by police Wednesday after he fired several rounds at a State Police barracks in upstate New York, authorities said. The shooting […]
With a push from Trump, House GOP will try to approve their tax breaks and spending cuts bill
WASHINGTON — With a shove from President Donald Trump, House Republicans will try to hoist their budget framework to approval late Wednesday, despite grave misgivings from conservative GOP lawmakers that […]
The United States and China are locked in a faceoff over tariffs. No one wants to blink first
WASHINGTON — The tariff fight between the world’s two largest economies spiraled into greater peril Wednesday as President Donald Trump tried to narrow his global trade war into a direct […]
A California soccer coach charged in a 13-year-old’s death is accused of assaulting other teens
LOS ANGELES — A Southern California youth soccer coach charged with killing a 13-year-old boy last month has also been accused of assaulting at least two other teens in recent […]
New task force to review US intelligence agencies and consider declassifying COVID-19 material
WASHINGTON — A new government task force will consider big changes to America’s intelligence community and examine whether material about the origins of COVID-19 and other topics of public interest […]
House votes to overturn Biden-era rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5, sends to Trump to sign
NEW YORK — The House voted Wednesday to overturn a rule that would have limited bank overdraft fees to $5, following the Senate in moving to dismantle the regulation that […]
The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on China
President Donald Trump shared on Truth Social that he has “ authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%.” Trump also raised […]
Former Facebook executive tells Senate committee company undermined US national security with China
Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, accusing the social media company of undermining national security and briefing China on U.S. artificial intelligence efforts in […]
California’s effort to hold oil companies liable for natural disaster damage stalls
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers have blocked a bill to make oil and gas companies liable for damage to homes from natural disasters caused by climate change, warning it could […]
Cleanup underway of the Keystone oil pipeline spill in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. — Trucks and workers started cleaning up the Keystone oil pipeline spill in rural North Dakota, though its cause and the project timing is unclear. The pipeline ruptured […]