China stages drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’ after US, Japan tensions
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s military on Monday dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire…
Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here’s a recap of his trade actions this year
It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for U.S. trade policy. President Donald Trump launched a barrage of…
California drops lawsuit over federal funds for high-speed rail project
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — California this week dropped a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the…
AI’s machine learning may net productivity gains and influence Fed
Members of the Federal Reserve rate-setting committee say they are factoring increased labor productivity into their economic forecasts…
US military launches strikes to ‘eliminate’ Islamic State fighters in Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration launched military strikes Friday in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters…
Trump orders blockade of oil tankers into Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers”…
How tariffs and the US economy are affecting holiday shopping in 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland…
US envoys arrive in Berlin for another round of Ukraine peace talks
BERLIN (AP) — U.S. envoys arrived in Berlin Sunday morning for another round of talks intended to secure…
Trump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that “there will be very serious retaliation” after two…
A day after release, Kilmar Abrego Garcia must check in with immigration officials
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia was due to check-in with immigration authorities on Friday, some 14 hours…
More than 400 civilians killed in fighting in eastern Congo
GOMA, Congo (AP) — More than 400 civilians have been killed since the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group escalated…
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…