Heat dome threatens widespread stifling heat, dangerous conditions for much of the US
A widespread and dangerous heat wave was building across the U.S. on Saturday, with triple-digit highs expected in…
Extreme heat grips the United States as America 250 celebrations begin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kicked into higher gear…
SSA chief Bisignano says wait times are getting shorter
WASHINGTON (AP) — After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security…
Trump approves FEMA disaster requests for at least 7 states
The Trump administration approved major disaster declaration requests for at least seven states this week, according to information…
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting…
Trump threatens to send troops to Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke an 1807 law and deploy troops to…
How Trump’s trade deal and aid package affect American farmers
RANDOLPH, Minn. (AP) — When Donald Trump promised new tariffs while running for president, Gene Stehly worried that…
Tyson Foods plans to close a major Nebraska beef plant
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant that employs nearly one third of…
Pete Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers to keep Medals of Honor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he has decided that the 20 soldiers who…
Senate moves ahead with Trump’s request for $9 billion in cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some $9 billion in…
Thousands evacuated in 3 provinces from Canadian wildfires
FLIN FLON, Manitoba (AP) — More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of…
Hegseth boasts about nixing ‘woke’ program that Trump signed into law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth boasted on social media Tuesday that he had dismantled a program…