US diplomat fired over relationship with Chinese woman
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday that it has fired a U.S. diplomat over a romantic…
Government shutdown: Health care remains an intractable issue in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as…
Redistricting spreads among states after Trump’s urging
A mid-decade battle over congressional redistricting is playing out in state capitals, in courtrooms and on the ballot.…
US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels, Trump says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United…
Democrats dig in on health care as threat of government shutdown looms
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters as Senate Democratic leaders hold a press conference…
Cellphone bans are changing classrooms in more than 33 states
Jamel Bishop is seeing a big change in his classrooms as he begins his senior year at Doss…
Trump’s trade tactics stir concerns about US-China relations
WASHINGTON (AP) — China, the adversary. China, the friend? These days, maybe a bit of both. From easing…
Most think GOP tax bill will help the wealthy, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican elected officials are promoting their recently passed tax and spending bill as a win…
Sharp decline in American pride among Democrats and Gen Z: Gallup poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Only 36% of Democrats say they’re “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, according to…
After talks with Zelenskyy and Macron, US senators warn: Putin ‘is preparing for more war’
PARIS (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling at the peace table while preparing a new military…