US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters off Venezuela in…
States scramble to issue full SNAP benefits after shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get…
Wall Street drops to one of its worst days since April on worries about AI stocks and interest rates
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market tumbled Thursday to one of its worst days since its…
Trump’s immigration crackdown turns to North Carolina, sheriff says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The latest city bracing for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is Charlotte, North Carolina,…
Federal workers question whether shutdown was worth their sacrifice
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jessica Sweet spent the federal government shutdown cutting back. To make ends meet, the Social…
Trump slaps terror designation on 4 left-wing groups in Europe
President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday designated four European left-wing groups as terrorist organizations, following through on his…
Federal judge denies Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver’s bid to drop prosecution
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday denied Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver’s motions to toss out…
Judge hears arguments challenging Comey prosecutor’s appointment
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Lawyers for two of President Donald Trump’s foes who have been charged by the…
House back in session for vote to reopen government
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers will make a long-awaited return to the nation’s capital on Wednesday after nearly…
Grocery stores are anxious for customers to get SNAP benefits restored
A little more than a year ago, Ryan Sprankle welcomed President Donald Trump to one of the three…
Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered his nation’s security forces Tuesday to stop sharing intelligence…
US Catholic bishops elect new leader, contend with Trump on immigration
BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. Catholic bishops elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president on Tuesday,…