Jack Smith testifies at public hearing on his Trump investigations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday defended his investigations of Donald Trump…
Steep declines in homicide rates found around US, report shows
Data collected from 35 American cities showed a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025,…
New York enters redistricting battles as judge tosses lines of GOP congressional seat in NYC
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional district in…
US House votes to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Congressional Republicans moved closer Wednesday to lifting a 20-year ban on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area…
Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya launches Senate bid in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday,…
Rep. Julia Letlow launches primary bid against Sen. Bill Cassidy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is fighting a two-front war at the outset of this year’s midterm…
Republicans and Democrats try to contain Trump’s Greenland aggression
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump’s threats of taking possession of Greenland,…
Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants…
Senate readies vote on Venezuela as Trump pressures GOP defectors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are facing intense pressure from President Donald Trump to vote down a war…
Why Democrats are newly confident they can win a Senate majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leaders believe they have a path to winning the majority in November, though…
Trump creates plenty of turmoil as he faces midterm verdict
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s only two weeks into the new year, and President Donald Trump has already…
Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance
NEW YORK (AP) — Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year,…