Residents in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait
People in some U.S. states are able to buy groceries with federally funded SNAP benefits this weekend while…
Data centers and rising utility bills emerge as flashpoints for 2026 elections
Voter anger over the cost of living is hurtling forward into next year’s midterm elections, when pivotal contests…
Senate rejects limits on Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted to reject legislation Thursday that would have put a check on President…
Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection to the US House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a…
California Republicans file federal lawsuit over new US House map
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Republicans filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block a new U.S. House map…
Mamdani tells Trump NYC ready to fight back against his threats
NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani wasted little time after becoming mayor-elect of New York City before addressing…
Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for US House seat representing Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards advanced to a runoff Tuesday night in a special…
Talks to end government shutdown intensify
WASHINGTON (AP) — Talks intensified Tuesday toward a potential end to the government shutdown, as the federal closure…
California voters take up push for new congressional maps
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The national battle to control the U.S. House shifts to California on Tuesday as…
Trump policies and inflation drive New Jersey governor race
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey voters are electing their next governor Tuesday in a race that will…