HHeadlines Read More Takaichi reelected as Japan’s prime minister after election winFebruary 18, 2026 TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday expressed hopes of deepening her relationship with U.S.…
HHeadlines Read More Fear grips Mexican towns after abduction of mine workersFebruary 16, 2026 CONCORDIA, Mexico (AP) — Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlan, towns spaced…
HHeadlines Read More What to know about Takaichi’s policies after her big election winFebruary 10, 2026 TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s big election win paves the way for her ruling party…
HHeadlines Read More Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial government shutdownFebruary 1, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday it will be a few days before a government…
HHeadlines Read More Trump’s dealmaking with Democrats signals change from last shutdownJanuary 31, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump moved quickly this week to negotiate with Democrats to try and avert…
TTop stories Read More Senate leaders scramble to avert partial government shutdownJanuary 30, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government…
HHeadlines Read More Partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changesJanuary 29, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — With a partial government shutdown looming, Senate Democrats laid out a list of demands Wednesday…
HHeadlines Read More Government shutdown: Republicans mull escape hatchJanuary 29, 2026 U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is followed by reporters as he walks to the Senate Chambers…
HHeadlines Read More Democrats vow to oppose homeland security money, increasing shutdown chanceJanuary 25, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security…
TTop stories Read More Trump administration compiles data on funds for Democratic statesJanuary 23, 2026 President Donald Trump’s budget office this week ordered most government agencies to compile data on the federal money…
TTop stories Read More House moves to finish government funding bills as deadline nearsJanuary 22, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — The House will look to pass this year’s final tranche of spending bills on Thursday,…
HHeadlines Read More Officials withheld evidence on Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ funding, environmental groups sayJanuary 9, 2026 ORLANDO, Fla. — Federal and state officials withheld evidence that the Department of Homeland Security had agreed to…