Sri Lanka’s Parliament withdraws perks for former presidents
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to abolish perks and facilities provided to former presidents…
Social Security whistleblower who filed complaint against DOGE resigns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Social Security whistleblower whose complaint alleged that Department of Government Efficiency officials mishandled Americans’…
Trump administration cuts funding for US offshore wind industry
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore…
Trump blocks $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has told House Speaker Mike Johnson that he won’t be spending $4.9…
California, Washington, New Mexico may lose federal money over enforcing trucker English rules
California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to…
Central Valley high-speed rail may operate by 2032, funding uncertain
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s long-delayed high-speed rail project could be operating in the Central Valley by 2032,…
Judge rules against Trump administration’s plan to end DEI efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity,…
Trump seeks census change excluding immigrants in US illegally
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to change the way the U.S. Census…
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, won’t seek reelection
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that he won’t seek a third term, setting…
Trump offers support to Musk’s car company as Tesla stock plunges
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump took to social media Thursday morning to support Elon Musk’s car…
Columbia University reaches a deal with Trump to restore federal research funds
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University announced Wednesday it has reached a deal with the Trump administration to…
Most think GOP tax bill will help the wealthy, poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican elected officials are promoting their recently passed tax and spending bill as a win…