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States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Read full article: States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the ConstitutionDemocratic officials in 19 states are suing over President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run their own elections.
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strengthThe number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years.
Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agencies
Read full article: Mass layoffs are underway at the nation's public health agenciesEmployees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department received notices Tuesday that their jobs were being eliminated, part of a sweeping overhaul designed to vastly shrink the agencies responsible for protecting and promoting Americans’ health.
A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support
Read full article: A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican supportWith President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.
Trump's election order creates much confusion before the next federal election in 2026
Read full article: Trump's election order creates much confusion before the next federal election in 2026President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order seeking to change how elections are run in the U.S. is creating uncertainty for state and local election officials and worries about voter confusion before the next federal election, the 2026 midterms.
Alysa Liu delivers the US its first women's figure skating world championship in nearly 2 decades
Read full article: Alysa Liu delivers the US its first women's figure skating world championship in nearly 2 decadesAlysa Liu became the first American women's figure skating world champion in nearly two decades Friday night, dethroning three-time defending champion Kaori Sakamoto with a brilliant free skate that earned her a standing ovation inside TD Garden.
US consumers remained cautious about spending last month as inflation ticked higher
Read full article: US consumers remained cautious about spending last month as inflation ticked higherAn inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt.
Civil rights groups say push to dismantle Education Department will undue hard-won gains
Read full article: Civil rights groups say push to dismantle Education Department will undue hard-won gainsPresident Donald Trump has reopened a debate in the fight over the federal government’s role in education policy after signing an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department.
Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies in a major restructuring
Read full article: Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies in a major restructuringA Democratic senator says she's worried about the fallout from a major overhaul and layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Global automakers say Trump's tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers
Read full article: Global automakers say Trump's tariffs will be painful for them and US consumersWhatever domestic economic gain comes from U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tax on imported cars – and experts are skeptical – automakers around the world are bracing for a lot of pain.
Trump signed an order to reshape how elections in the US are run. Is it constitutional?
Read full article: Trump signed an order to reshape how elections in the US are run. Is it constitutional?Election officials, state attorneys general and legal experts say President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to reshape election processes throughout the U.S. will likely face legal challenges for violating the Constitution.
In Jamaica, Marco Rubio vows to revisit US travel warning
Read full article: In Jamaica, Marco Rubio vows to revisit US travel warningU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the State Department will re-evaluate its travel warnings for Jamaica and other countries to ensure they reflect real conditions on the ground.
Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?
Read full article: Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking broad changes to how elections are run in the U.S. is vast in scope and holds the potential to reorder the voting landscape across the country, even as it faces almost certain litigation.
Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments
Read full article: Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departmentsFederal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation.
Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low
Read full article: Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year lowU.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures fell to a 12-year low, driven by rising concerns over tariffs and inflation.
New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
Read full article: New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwideNew Hampshire has tested out its new law requiring people to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote.
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients
Read full article: Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipientsIn an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures.
America's port communities fear efforts to reduce pollution are at risk under Trump
Read full article: America's port communities fear efforts to reduce pollution are at risk under TrumpAmerica's ports have long struggled with dirty air that chokes nearby neighborhoods and jeopardizes the health of people living there.
Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness brackets
Read full article: Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness bracketsAs March Madness takes over this week, how many people are filling out NCAA Tournament brackets and why.
Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold
Read full article: Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes holdU.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.
More than half of US adults don't want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: More than half of US adults don't want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC pollMost U.S. adults think betting on professional sports should be legal but they don’t feel the same way about college sports, according to a new AP-NORC survey.
AP Exclusive: US and Israel look to Africa for moving Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
Read full article: AP Exclusive: US and Israel look to Africa for moving Palestinians uprooted from GazaThe U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations to move Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week, signaling a still-healthy US labor market
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week, signaling a still-healthy US labor marketThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market.
Greenland's election winners push back against Trump's wish to take control of the island
Read full article: Greenland's election winners push back against Trump's wish to take control of the islandA party that favors a gradual path to Greenland’s independence from Denmark has won a surprise victory in parliamentary elections.
US job openings rose to 7.7 million in January, a sign Trump inherited a strong labor market
Read full article: US job openings rose to 7.7 million in January, a sign Trump inherited a strong labor marketU.S. job openings rose at the start of the year, another sign the job market was solid when President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Read full article: Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of AmericansA group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans.
Trump order would deny student loan relief to nonprofit workers engaged in 'improper' activity
Read full article: Trump order would deny student loan relief to nonprofit workers engaged in 'improper' activityPresident Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper” activities.
What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk's DOGE
Read full article: What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk's DOGEAcross-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of recipients may be affected.
A judge in the nation's capital declines to block DOGE from Treasury systems
Read full article: A judge in the nation's capital declines to block DOGE from Treasury systemsA federal judge in the nation’s capital is refusing to block employees of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury systems containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans.
Trump's interior and energy secretaries cheer on natural gas export industry in Gulf Coast
Read full article: Trump's interior and energy secretaries cheer on natural gas export industry in Gulf CoastThe planned expansion of a massive liquefied natural gas facility in southeast Louisiana is a beacon for U.S. energy policy, according to two members of President Donald Trump's cabinet who spoke to workers there.
US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%
Read full article: US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald Trump threatens a trade war, purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants.
FBI committed to bringing home American hostages held in foreign countries, director says
Read full article: FBI committed to bringing home American hostages held in foreign countries, director saysFBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau will work to “zero out” the population of Americans detained or held hostage in foreign countries.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls as labor market remains sturdy
Read full article: The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls as labor market remains sturdyApplications for U.S. jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market remains sturdy ahead of an expected purge of federal government employees.
Michael Bloomberg tops the list of America’s biggest donors for the second year in a row
Read full article: Michael Bloomberg tops the list of America’s biggest donors for the second year in a rowFor the second year in a row, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg gave the most to charitable causes, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s exclusive Philanthropy 50 list of the Americans who donated the largest sums to nonprofits last year.
GOP pushes ahead with citizenship voting bill. Some state election officials say it's problematic
Read full article: GOP pushes ahead with citizenship voting bill. Some state election officials say it's problematicThe centerpiece election legislation from congressional Republicans would require voters to prove their citizenship when registering.
A good rapport but mixed signals on Ukraine: Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to Washington
Read full article: A good rapport but mixed signals on Ukraine: Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to WashingtonPrime Minister Keir Starmer has landed back in Britain with the satisfaction of a tricky mission not quite accomplished, but off to a flying start.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months
Read full article: Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 monthsApplications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three years.
Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the U.S. consumer tumbles
Read full article: Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the U.S. consumer tumblesU.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said Tuesday.
Trump moves with light speed and brute force in shaking the core of what America has been
Read full article: Trump moves with light speed and brute force in shaking the core of what America has beenPresident Donald Trump is moving with light speed and brute force to reshape America at home and abroad.
Backlash leads Republican attorneys general to declare support for a landmark disability rights law
Read full article: Backlash leads Republican attorneys general to declare support for a landmark disability rights lawRepublican state attorneys general have declared their continued support for a landmark civil rights law that protects disabled people’s rights.
European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles
Read full article: European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdlesPolitical and military leaders in Europe are fleshing out details of a plan for European forces to help ensure Moscow does not attack Ukraine again once the guns fall silent.
Sightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain relatively low
Read full article: Sightly more Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain relatively lowSlightly more Americans applied for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remained in the same recent healthy range.
Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC pollA new poll finds Americans’ confidence in air transportation and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington.
Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift
Read full article: Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shiftRussia and the U.S. have agreed to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties.
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off
Read full article: European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them offEuropean leaders have insisted their governments must have a say in talks between the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, as both Moscow and Washington said there was no role for Europe in the negotiations that could shape the future of the continent.
US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season
Read full article: US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday seasonU.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors and dented sales at car dealers and most other stores.
Including people without legal status in census has had little impact on House seats, study finds
Read full article: Including people without legal status in census has had little impact on House seats, study findsRepublicans are trying to exclude people who are in the U.S. illegally from the numbers used to portion out congressional seats among the states.
Many Americans think Valentine's Day is romantic and fun — not outdated or stressful: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Many Americans think Valentine's Day is romantic and fun — not outdated or stressful: AP-NORC pollSome U.S. adults consider Valentine's Day outdated, according to a new AP-NORC poll — but many more say they love the romance and fun of quality time with partners, friends and extended family.
The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls as employers continue to hold on to workers
Read full article: The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits falls as employers continue to hold on to workersU.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as employers continue to retain workers despite resurgent inflation and elevated interest rates.
Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trump’s plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignations
Read full article: Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trump’s plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignationsA federal judge has removed a key legal challenge in the way of President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program.
House Republicans unveil blueprint to extend $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and lift the debt ceiling
Read full article: House Republicans unveil blueprint to extend $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and lift the debt ceilingHouse Republicans have set the stage for advancing many of President Donald Trump’s top domestic priorities.
Labor unions sue to block DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies
Read full article: Labor unions sue to block DOGE access to sensitive information at US agenciesA coalition of labor unions filed a lawsuit Monday asking a federal court to stop Elon Musk’s team from accessing private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management.
Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE's access to Treasury's payment systems
Read full article: Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE's access to Treasury's payment systemsDemocratic lawmakers are seeking a Treasury Department investigation of the access that Elon Musk’s team was given to the government’s payment system.
US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively lowMore Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remains healthy and layoffs relatively low.
Trump won't rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees 'long-term' US ownership
Read full article: Trump won't rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees 'long-term' US ownershipPresident Donald Trump has suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be permanently resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the U.S. take “ownership” in redeveloping the area.
Trump's tariff threat sends crypto prices falling, including his own meme coin
Read full article: Trump's tariff threat sends crypto prices falling, including his own meme coinCryptocurrency prices took a hit from the prospect of a trade war between the U.S. and its major trading partners, with some well-known digital assets and President Donald Trump’s own meme coin taking big hits.
How to deal with fresh health insurance deductibles in the new year
Read full article: How to deal with fresh health insurance deductibles in the new yearMany Americans with high-deductible health insurance face a cold reality at the start of every year: Those deductibles will have to be paid before most insurance coverage starts.
US military conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia
Read full article: US military conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in SomaliaThe U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term.
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll findsA new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight.
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength
Read full article: Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strengthThe number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong.
Things to know about the Trump administration order on miles per gallon for cars and pickups
Read full article: Things to know about the Trump administration order on miles per gallon for cars and pickupsHours after being sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks — also a principal way that it controls air pollution and addresses climate change.
Netanyahu hopes to meet Trump in Washington as soon as next week, US officials say
Read full article: Netanyahu hopes to meet Trump in Washington as soon as next week, US officials sayIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington as early as next week.
Federal agencies begin removing DEI guidance from websites in Trump crackdown
Read full article: Federal agencies begin removing DEI guidance from websites in Trump crackdownSeveral federal agencies have begun removing resources for underrepresented Americans from their webpages following President Donald Trump’s executive order cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
What Americans think about Trump and Musk's plans for the federal government: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: What Americans think about Trump and Musk's plans for the federal government: AP-NORC pollAmericans see the federal government as rife with corruption, inefficiency and red tape — but they’re less sure about whether Elon Musk is the right person to fix it.
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, continuing claims highest in 3 years
Read full article: More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, continuing claims highest in 3 yearsJobless claims applications ticked up modestly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in more than three years.
US adults want border security action but mostly oppose arrests in schools, churches: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: US adults want border security action but mostly oppose arrests in schools, churches: AP-NORC pollAn AP-NORC poll finds many U.S. adults support the idea of beefing up security at the southern border and undertaking some deportations.
Trump vexes New Zealanders by claiming one of their proudest historical moments for America
Read full article: Trump vexes New Zealanders by claiming one of their proudest historical moments for AmericaU.S. President Donald Trump's declaration in an inauguration speech that Americans “split the atom” prompted vexed social media posts on Tuesday by New Zealanders, who said the achievement belonged to a pioneering scientist revered in his homeland.
Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey as well as 4 others and commutes 2 sentences
Read full article: Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey as well as 4 others and commutes 2 sentencesPresident Joe Biden has posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who influenced Malcolm X and other Black civil rights leaders and was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s.
With a US ban on TikTok hours away, Trump says he 'most likely' will grant an extension
Read full article: With a US ban on TikTok hours away, Trump says he 'most likely' will grant an extensionPresident-elect Donald Trump says he “most likely” will give TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to avoid a U.S. ban.
TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote app
Read full article: TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote appA rare wave of U.S.-China camaraderie broke out online in recent days as “refugees” from the popular short video platform TikTok poured onto a Chinese social media platform to protest a now-delayed ban on the service.
As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
Read full article: As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inaugurationThe super-rich have long played a role in U.S. politics but have an unusually prominent spot in incoming President Donald Trump's new administration.
Trump's EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views
Read full article: Trump's EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate viewsLee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, is promising to preserve a clean environment “without suffocating the economy.”.
US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping, boosting economy
Read full article: US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping, boosting economyAmericans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to shop.
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
Read full article: More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain historically low and the job market broadly healthy.
Jack Daniels' parent Brown-Forman is cutting its workforce and closing its barrel-making plant
Read full article: Jack Daniels' parent Brown-Forman is cutting its workforce and closing its barrel-making plantSpirits giant Brown-Forman Corp. says it’s reducing its global workforce by about 12% and closing its barrel-making plant in Louisville.
Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive
Read full article: Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusivePresident Joe Biden has spoken with relatives of three Americans the U.S. government is looking to bring home from Afghanistan, but no agreement has been reached on a deal to get them back.
Greenland's leader says his people don't want to be Americans as Trump covets territory
Read full article: Greenland's leader says his people don't want to be Americans as Trump covets territoryThe prime minister of the Greenland says the people of his mineral-rich Arctic territory don't want to be Americans but that he's open to greater cooperation with the United States.
US finds no 'Havana syndrome' link to foreign powers, but 2 spy agencies say it's possible
Read full article: US finds no 'Havana syndrome' link to foreign powers, but 2 spy agencies say it's possibleA U.S. intelligence report finds no evidence linking a foreign power to the mysterious “Havana syndrome” injuries experienced by U.S. personnel.
Surging job market could prove costly for households, businesses as odds of quick rate cuts fade
Read full article: Surging job market could prove costly for households, businesses as odds of quick rate cuts fadeU.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates.
Participate or keep it quiet? Recent sing-alongs tap into larger discussion on moviegoing etiquette
Read full article: Participate or keep it quiet? Recent sing-alongs tap into larger discussion on moviegoing etiquetteAs movie theaters have worked to entice Americans back to the silver screen, the industry has marketed blockbuster films like ″Wicked” as cultural events.
Here's the advice Biden's top health official has for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Read full article: Here's the advice Biden's top health official has for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Xavier Becerra's unwavering support for the Affordable Care Act helped land him the top job at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, running a $1.7 trillion agency that is responsible for nearly half of the country’s health insurance, developing vaccines and inspecting foods on supermarket shelves.
How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers
Read full article: How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumersLenders soon won't be able to consider unpaid medical bills as a credit history factor when they evaluate potential borrowers in the U.S. for mortgages, car loans or business loans.