POLITICS
MAHA activists urge Trump against promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers
Read full article: MAHA activists urge Trump against promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centersNearly 200 activists in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s “Make America Healthy Again” movement are criticizing President Donald Trump's promotion of coal to power artificial intelligence data centers.
Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking
Read full article: Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balkingPresident Donald Trump has announced his administration will temporarily allow more beef imports into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs.
The Latest: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for nowSupreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now.
Cuba says US sanctions are blocking its efforts to open the economy to private investment
Read full article: Cuba says US sanctions are blocking its efforts to open the economy to private investmentThe United States has demanded that Cuba open up to private investment, and Cuba has passed sweeping reforms to encourage just that.
President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff
Read full article: President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina's GOP Senate runoffPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to South Carolina to support Sen. Darline Graham, his chosen candidate to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked
Read full article: Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather workedVice President JD Vance has returned to his hometown to campaign for Republican candidates at a steel plant where his grandfather worked.
Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump's name to building
Read full article: Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump's name to buildingRep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building.
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress
Read full article: California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in CongressCalifornia state Sen. Aisha Wahab has secured victory in a special election to serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s House term, which ends in January.
Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say
Read full article: Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources sayInvestigators are seeking to interview law enforcement officials in connection with the FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry aiming to establish a conspiracy against the Republican president.
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
Read full article: Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesPresident Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race.
US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
Read full article: US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the islandThe Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country.
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Read full article: Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source saysFederal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California.
US carries out its first deportations under pact for Liberia to accept 1,200 non-Liberians
Read full article: US carries out its first deportations under pact for Liberia to accept 1,200 non-LiberiansThe United States has carried out its first deportation under an agreement for Liberia to accept up to 1,200 people who are not from the African country.
Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
Read full article: Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and PhiladelphiaDemocrats have narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as their party looks ahead to a wide-open primary to succeed Republican President Donald Trump.
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
Read full article: Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November electionA Missouri judge has rejected bid to let voters decide whether to use new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump.
New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
Read full article: New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meetingDr. Erica Schwartz, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is promising to advocate for the agency while addressing staff burnout and understaffing issues.
FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing
Read full article: FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricingCompanies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed Federal Trade Commission policy.
An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again
Read full article: An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act againNormally quiet, the bond market can occasionally send warning signals loud enough to hit stock markets worldwide and even grab the attention of U.S. presidents and other world leaders.
Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom
Read full article: Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroomPresident Donald Trump played White House tour guide, showcasing his construction projects, including a new helipad and ballroom.
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
Read full article: Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug AdministrationPresident Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?
Read full article: Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?Florida Democratic voters have delivered an upset by nominating democratic socialist state Rep. Angie Nixon over moderate Alex Vindman, a former national security official.
Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8
Read full article: Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8The Kennedy Center has told a federal court it won't try to restore Donald Trump's name to the building facade before at least Sept. 8.
Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Read full article: Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballotFlorida Republicans have settled on Byron Donalds, a congressman, as their candidate for governor, and that now makes eight Black major party nominees for governors this year.
Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit
Read full article: Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visitDeadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday have raised doubts about new U.S. efforts to advance a ceasefire there.
'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
Read full article: 'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors sayThe Justice Department is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey and says there's "no serious dispute” that a social media post of seashells he made could be understood as a threat against President Donald Trump.
Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary
Read full article: Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primaryAlaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola have advanced to November’s general election.
National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
Read full article: National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debateSen. Darline Graham, running in South Carolina's runoff election, stumbled over a foreign policy question during a debate.