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Trump administration task force to consider declassifying COVID-19 origins materials

Trump administration task force to consider declassifying COVID-19 origins materials

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 should be declassified, Director of National In
House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts

House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans narrowly approved their budget framework Thursday, a political turnaround after Speaker Mike Johnson worked into the night to satisfy GOP holdouts who had refused to advance trillions of dollars in tax breaks witho
In the Texas GOP Senate primary, Paxton and Cornyn trade early attacks

In the Texas GOP Senate primary, Paxton and Cornyn trade early attacks

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A supercharged U.S. Senate GOP primary in Texas between Sen.
Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before his tariffs pause made money for investors who listened

Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before his tariffs pause made money for investors who listened

NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump offered some financial advice Wednesday morning, stocks were wavering between gains and losses. But that was about to change.
US budget deficit grows to $1.3 trillion, the second highest six-month level on record

US budget deficit grows to $1.3 trillion, the second highest six-month level on record

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit has grown to more than $1.3 trillion in the first half of the 2025 fiscal year — the second highest six-month deficit on record, according to Treasury Department data released Thursday .
How the House's requirement to prove US citizenship could affect the ability to register to vote

How the House's requirement to prove US citizenship could affect the ability to register to vote

ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. House on Thursday approved legislation requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for anyone registering to vote, something voting rights group have warned could disenfranchise millions of Americans.
Pronouns in some reporters' email signatures get a stony response from Trump administration

Pronouns in some reporters' email signatures get a stony response from Trump administration

NEW YORK (AP) — You know those email signatures at the end of messages? The ones that include a range of information about the senders — phone numbers, addresses, social media handles.
Saskatchewan premier says MLA terrorist remark wrong and 'very, very inappropriate'

Saskatchewan premier says MLA terrorist remark wrong and 'very, very inappropriate'

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says one of his legislature members made "very, very inappropriate comments" by calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist, as a national organization representing Sikhs demands more accountability.
Supreme Court confirms order for new murder trials in attack on woman's parents

Supreme Court confirms order for new murder trials in attack on woman's parents

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed an order for new first-degree murder trials for an Ontario woman and three others who were convicted in an attack on her parents.
TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia

TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia

The chief executive of pipeline operator TC Energy says he believes Canada can be the No. 1 exporter of liquefied natural gas to Asia, but political leadership is crucial to making it happen.
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