PARAMUS, N.J. — Democratic Sen. Cory Booker took a version of his record-breaking Senate floor speech on the road Saturday to a town hall meeting in a New Jersey gymnasium, […]
Storms tore up two of America’s most iconic trails. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs
CAMPO, Calif. — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet […]
Boy’s death in Kentucky flooding raises questions about why school district didn’t cancel classes
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A 9-year-old boy was found dead in Kentucky after officials say he was swept away by floodwaters while walking to his school bus stop. The death of […]
Upheaval at Inter-American Foundation slashes critical aid in Haiti, report says
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Thousands of Haitians have lost access to resources including seeds, loans and medical care after the Trump administration began to dismantle a U.S. foundation that […]
Farmers fear tariffs could cost them one of their biggest markets in China
OMAHA, Neb. — Heading into this year, most U.S. farmers were hoping to break even or maybe record a small profit if they could find a way to limit their […]
Trump administration nixes plan to cover anti-obesity drugs through Medicare
President Donald Trump’s administration has decided not to cover expensive, high-demand obesity treatments under the federal government’s Medicare program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said late Friday that […]
Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump’s tariffs roil financial markets
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When retired school counselor Don Herneisen meets up with friends each week for breakfast at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, the conversation often turns to the economy. With […]
Takeaways from the Senate budget vote: Tariff pressure, debt worries and signs of GOP unease
WASHINGTON — The political battle lines are drawn for a debate in Washington and beyond over a Republican budget plan that’s a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. With […]
Georgia lawmakers pass a bill that could let people sue over local gun control measures
ATLANTA — Georgians may be able to sue local governments for enacting local gun safety measures under a bill passed Friday that supporters say ensures localities don’t violate people’s gun […]
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
NEW YORK — Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges. […]