US may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a…
China defends oil deals with Russia and Iran in US trade talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach…
Many Democrats see party as ‘weak’ or ‘ineffective,’ poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Democrats see their political party as “weak” or “ineffective,” according to a poll that…
Justice Department’s requests for voter data raise alarm in some states
NEW YORK (AP) — The requests have come in letters, emails and phone calls. The specifics vary, but…
Smithsonian denies White House pressure to remove Trump impeachment references
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House did not pressure the Smithsonian to remove references to President Donald Trump’s…
Watchdog agency investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by…
It’s Trump’s economy now. The latest financial numbers offer some warning signs
WASHINGTON (AP) — For all of President Donald Trump’s promises of an economic “golden age,” a spate of…
Complex questions echo after Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment exhibit
NEW YORK (AP) — It would seem the most straightforward of notions: A thing takes place, and it…
American Medical Association excluded from vaccine recommendation panel
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials have told more than a half-dozen of the nation’s top medical…
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after Congress defunds it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three generations, announced Friday…
Hawley says he had ‘good chat’ with Trump about the stock trading bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Josh Hawley is brushing off President Donald Trump’s quip that he’s a “second-tier” senator…
Kamala Harris will release ‘107 Days,’ behind-the-scenes look at her presidential run
NEW YORK — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will have a memoir out in September on her historic…