Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China’s grip
OMAHA, Neb. — U.S. production of crucial components in electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets is set to…
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: James Cameron talks future of the series
NEW YORK (AP) — James Cameron recently turned 71 as he brought his third “Avatar” film, “Fire and…
Trump foes find themselves targeted by top housing regulator
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Bill Pulte was nominated as the country’s top housing regulator, he told senators that…
Voting-rights advocates sue to overturn Texas election map they say is racially biased
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Voting-rights advocates sued Tuesday to overturn a redistricting map drawn by Texas Republicans meant…
Local DC cases are landing in federal courts, and one judge isn’t happy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing “the most illegal search I have ever seen in my life,” a magistrate judge…
Trump says he’d allow 600,000 Chinese students into US, sparks MAGA backlash
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump seemingly caught his loyal conservative base off-guard and sparked backlash by saying…
August consumer confidence dips in US with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most unease
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening…
DHS hires researcher who has distorted voter data to elections role
NEW YORK (AP) — A conservative election researcher whose faulty findings on voter data were cited by President…
4 key decisions for early retirement
I was chatting with a friend the other day about his retirement — possibly an early one. At…
Court tosses Trump administration lawsuit against Maryland federal judges
BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday threw out the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Maryland’s entire federal…
August consumer confidence dips with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving unease
WASHINGTON — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job…
Stocks hold steady just below recent records on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding near breakeven in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes…