Hegseth announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced yet another deadly strike on a boat accused of ferrying…
SNAP uncertainty deepens as shutdown fight reaches a crisis point
WASHINGTON (AP) — The crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington were coming to…
Ontario’s premier says US ambassador should apologize for tirade against his diplomat
TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada’s most populous province on Wednesday said the U.S. ambassador to Canada…
Trump’s Education Dept. must restore mental health grants, judge rules
The Trump administration must release millions of dollars in grants meant to address the shortage of mental health…
Wall Street hits records following an encouraging update on inflation
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hit records on Friday after an update on inflation came in a…
Tariffs and weather take a toll on US coffee prices
It’s getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix. The average U.S. price of a pound…
Wall Street climbs to the cusp of records as oil prices jump
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to the cusp of their records on Thursday, as oil prices…
US hits $38 trillion in gross national debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed…
Stellantis shifts Jeep production to Illinois, sparking Canada-US tensions
TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada’s most populous province called for economic retaliation on the U.S. after…
Republicans target law that protects whales, seals and polar bears
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Republican lawmakers are targeting one of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental…
Social Security payments, federal benefits go electronic Sept. 30
An employee holds a blank U.S. Treasury check before it’s run through a printer at the U.S. Treasury…
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress acts
WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more…