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Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning
Read full article: Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warningThe Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say a series of airstrikes have hit the capital, Sanaa, on Saturday evening.
Florida bill cracks down on automatic gratuity at restaurants. What it means for guests
Read full article: Florida bill cracks down on automatic gratuity at restaurants. What it means for guestsA Florida lawmaker’s proposal to crack down on automatic gratuity and service charges at restaurants is now part of a bill going through the State House.
Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE
Read full article: Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGEPeople across the political battleground of Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. say they're worried about cuts to Social Security.
After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silent
Read full article: After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silentInternational students and foreign faculty have watched the crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University with apprehension.
Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk
Read full article: Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at riskExperts are warning that Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply water to farmers and protect communities from floods.
Democrats confront limits of their minority power after bruising shutdown vote
Read full article: Democrats confront limits of their minority power after bruising shutdown voteSenate Democrats were grim Friday as they left Washington after a brutal 10-week stretch that consistently showed the limits of their new minority and culminated with a deeply personal rupture over how to best counter President Donald Trump.
Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours
Read full article: Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hoursPresident Donald Trump says he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and before he even took office.
'Scum,' 'crooked' elections and 'corrupt' media. What Trump said inside the Justice Department
Read full article: 'Scum,' 'crooked' elections and 'corrupt' media. What Trump said inside the Justice DepartmentPresident Donald Trump delivered what sounded like one of his typical meandering, grievance-laden campaign speeches on Friday, but it was where he did it — inside the U.S. Department of Justice — that mattered.
Emerging from 2024 loss, Tim Walz holds a town hall in an Iowa Republican's district
Read full article: Emerging from 2024 loss, Tim Walz holds a town hall in an Iowa Republican's districtMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reemerging from a public-facing lull that followed last year’s election loss.
Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say
Read full article: Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads sayThree former Environmental Protection Agency leaders say rollbacks proposed by the Trump administration endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s mission to protect the environment and human health.
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
Read full article: Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running highThe Democratic Party appears fractured as a torrent of frustration and anger has been unleashed on Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.
Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws
Read full article: Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration lawsThe Trump administration has moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma for their immigration laws.
Florida lawmakers probe whether insurance firms claimed losses — while making big profits
Read full article: Florida lawmakers probe whether insurance firms claimed losses — while making big profitsFlorida lawmakers held a hearing Friday to investigate whether some property insurance companies were exaggerating losses while profiting billions.
The Latest: Senate passes 6-month funding bill, sending measure to Trump’s desk
Read full article: The Latest: Senate passes 6-month funding bill, sending measure to Trump’s deskThe Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday, hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.
After bitter defeats last year, Ohio Democrats are biding time as GOP moves full swing into 2026
Read full article: After bitter defeats last year, Ohio Democrats are biding time as GOP moves full swing into 2026The first television ads dropped this week in an Ohio governor’s race that’s still more than a year away.
The Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by the US
Read full article: The Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by the USA top U.S. Justice Department official says the department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus.
Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
Read full article: Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signatureThe Senate has passed a Republican-led six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure.
Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Here's what borrowers should know
Read full article: Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Here's what borrowers should knowThe Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers.
US transfers immigrants out of Guantanamo Bay to Louisiana as court weighs legality
Read full article: US transfers immigrants out of Guantanamo Bay to Louisiana as court weighs legalityAuthorities have removed U.S. immigrants from detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay as a federal court in Washington weighs a challenge by civil rights advocates to holding immigrants at the offshore military station.
The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?
Read full article: The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?The Trump administration is pushing for the the U.S. Supreme Court to allow some restrictions on birthright citizenship even as legal battles continue over President Donald Trump’s orders to end what has long been seen as a constitutional promise.
FEMA sued over hold on funds for upgrading nation's emergency alert system
Read full article: FEMA sued over hold on funds for upgrading nation's emergency alert systemThe federal government’s steward of funding for public broadcasting stations has sued the Trump administration over its pause in grant payments for upgrading the nation’s emergency alert system.
Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?
Read full article: Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?A group backed by Trump adviser Elon Musk is running ads targeting Republican lawmakers in several states over their support of a federal drug pricing program.
Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Read full article: Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got hereLong-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into a trade war abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty.
Trump's pick for ambassador to Canada says it's a sovereign state. Trump wants it as a US state
Read full article: Trump's pick for ambassador to Canada says it's a sovereign state. Trump wants it as a US statePresident Donald Trump's choice to be U.S. ambassador to Canada says America's northern neighbor is a sovereign state.
Two billionaires that are villains of the left and right take the spotlight in a key Wisconsin race
Read full article: Two billionaires that are villains of the left and right take the spotlight in a key Wisconsin raceWhen Republicans are looking for a political bogeyman, they point to liberal megadonor George Soros.
Florida lawmakers honor the 'trailblazing legacy' of late state Sen. Geraldine Thompson
Read full article: Florida lawmakers honor the 'trailblazing legacy' of late state Sen. Geraldine ThompsonIn a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the Florida capitol Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a longtime legislator, civil rights legend and educator who died on Feb. 13 at the age of 76.
Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren't made before crash
Read full article: Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren't made before crashThe investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions
Read full article: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictionsThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
Some universities are freezing hiring and laying off staff as Trump cuts federal funding
Read full article: Some universities are freezing hiring and laying off staff as Trump cuts federal fundingUniversities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes due to the risk of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
IRS swaps its chief counsel for a lawyer friendly with DOGE, AP sources say
Read full article: IRS swaps its chief counsel for a lawyer friendly with DOGE, AP sources sayThe Internal Revenue Service’s acting chief counsel, William Paul, has been removed from his role at the agency and replaced by Andrew De Mello, an attorney in the chief counsel’s office who is deemed supportive of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, according to two people familiar with the plans who were not authorized to speak publicly.
Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
Read full article: Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nearsSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has announced he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led spending bill to prevent a midnight Friday government shutdown.
The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors say
Read full article: The 2024 election in Georgia's Fulton County was 'organized and orderly,' independent monitors sayA team of independent monitors says Georgia’s Fulton County conducted an “organized and orderly” election last year.
Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run
Read full article: Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 runFormer Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will not seek Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026.
Tariffs imposed by Trump administration have some local businesses preparing for higher costs
Read full article: Tariffs imposed by Trump administration have some local businesses preparing for higher costsSome South Florida small businesses are bracing for impact from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
What is the Immigration Act of 1952 and why do Trump officials keep talking about it?
Read full article: What is the Immigration Act of 1952 and why do Trump officials keep talking about it?Again and again, the Trump White House has turned to a 73-year-old legal statute to defend its immigration crackdown.
Kuwait frees 10 jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
Read full article: Kuwait frees 10 jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug chargesKuwait has released 10 American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies.
Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Read full article: Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick's DayPresident Donald Trump is hosting Ireland's prime minister, Micheál Martin, for the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration at the White House.
FTC asks judge to delay Amazon trial due to resource constraints
Read full article: FTC asks judge to delay Amazon trial due to resource constraintsA lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says the agency needs to seek a trial delay in a case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.
Oregon appeals court says voter-approved gun law is constitutional, reversing lower court ruling
Read full article: Oregon appeals court says voter-approved gun law is constitutional, reversing lower court rulingAn Oregon appeals court has found that a voter-approved gun control law is constitutional, reversing a lower court ruling.
Trump administration drops lawsuit against company accused of abusing children at migrant shelters
Read full article: Trump administration drops lawsuit against company accused of abusing children at migrant sheltersThe Trump administration says it is dropping a civil lawsuit against the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied migrant children over alleged sexual abuse of minors at its facilities.
'In DOGE we trust': House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut government
Read full article: 'In DOGE we trust': House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut governmentHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has accomplished the seemingly unexpected, keeping his Republican majority in line to fund the government.
EPA terminates Biden-era climate grants worth $20 billion
Read full article: EPA terminates Biden-era climate grants worth $20 billionThe Environmental Protection Agency said it has terminated grant agreements worth $20 billion issued by the Biden administration under a so-called green bank to finance climate-friendly projects.
Reductions in force: A look at which agencies are affected by DOGE-led job cuts
Read full article: Reductions in force: A look at which agencies are affected by DOGE-led job cutsThe deep cuts across federal agencies since Donald Trump’s return to the White House include reductions in force, which mean not only layoffs but also elimination of positions altogether.
The US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources say
Read full article: The US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources sayMultiple sources tell The Associated Press that the Trump Administration is starting another round of job cuts — this one more than 1,000 — at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency.
South Carolina House Republicans fight with each other over the budget
Read full article: South Carolina House Republicans fight with each other over the budgetAt least three-quarters of South Carolina’s House members approved the more than 100 sections of the state’s $14 billion spending plan this week.
‘Trooper’s Law’ moves along in Florida Legislature
Read full article: ‘Trooper’s Law’ moves along in Florida LegislatureTrooper’s Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by Florida Highway Patrol troopers, has cleared another hurdle in the Florida Senate.
A former Tennessee lawmaker wasn't allowed to reverse his guilty plea. Now, Trump has pardoned him
Read full article: A former Tennessee lawmaker wasn't allowed to reverse his guilty plea. Now, Trump has pardoned himA former Republican Tennessee lawmaker has received a pardon from President Donald Trump two weeks into his 21-month prison sentence for an illegal campaign finance scheme.
In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire
Read full article: In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New HampshireDemocrats in Washington are trying to sound optimistic following Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's announcement she won't seek reelection in New Hampshire in 2026.
Find common ground or dig in for battle? Arizona's top Democrats are taking different approaches
Read full article: Find common ground or dig in for battle? Arizona's top Democrats are taking different approachesArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes have adopted sharply different approaches to handling Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Hialeah police to assist in immigration crackdown under new agreement
Read full article: Hialeah police to assist in immigration crackdown under new agreementHialeah police will soon assist federal agents in cracking down on illegal immigration as part of a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Education Department was created to ensure equal access. Who would do that in its absence?
Read full article: The Education Department was created to ensure equal access. Who would do that in its absence?As the Trump administration moves to dismantle the Education Department, officials have suggested other agencies could take over its major responsibilities.
Columbia grad student's detention will stretch on as lawyers spar over Trump's plan to deport him
Read full article: Columbia grad student's detention will stretch on as lawyers spar over Trump's plan to deport himA government lawyer has asked a federal judge to move the legal fight over the detention of Mahmoud Khalil to either New Jersey or Louisiana.
In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-off
Read full article: In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-offPresident Donald Trump in recent days has dismissed fears of a recession and brushed aside the stock market sell-off, going so far as to say, “You can’t really watch the stock market.”.
Affordable housing threatened as Trump halts $1 billion slated for extending life of aging buildings
Read full article: Affordable housing threatened as Trump halts $1 billion slated for extending life of aging buildingsThe Associated Press has obtained a document showing that the Trump administration is halting a $1 billion program that helps preserve affordable housing.
Pembroke Pines voters kill proposed bill that would've funded police and fire departments, city parks
Read full article: Pembroke Pines voters kill proposed bill that would've funded police and fire departments, city parksPlans to build and expand the Pembroke Pines Police Department are on hold for now after voters decided on Tuesday to vote down the bond that would have funded the project.
Coral Gables police chief address concerns over immigration agreements
Read full article: Coral Gables police chief address concerns over immigration agreementsCoral Gables Police Chief Ed Hudak is addressing concerns surrounding the city’s participation in the 287G agreements, which assist federal immigration authorities.
Law firm sues over Trump executive order that seeks to suspend security clearances
Read full article: Law firm sues over Trump executive order that seeks to suspend security clearancesA law firm targeted by President Donald Trump over its legal services during the 2016 presidential campaign has sued the federal government over an executive order that seeks to strip its attorneys of security clearances.
White House pressures Columbia University as it seeks to deport pro-Palestinian activists
Read full article: White House pressures Columbia University as it seeks to deport pro-Palestinian activistsThe White House complained that Columbia University is refusing to help federal agents find people being sought as part of the government’s effort to deport participants in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
2 senior judges, appointed by Republicans, speak out about threats against federal judiciary
Read full article: 2 senior judges, appointed by Republicans, speak out about threats against federal judiciaryTwo senior federal judges, both appointed by Republican presidents, have spoken out against threats of violence and impeachment against their colleagues in the judiciary.
Some Republican lawmakers have concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE. Here's what they've said
Read full article: Some Republican lawmakers have concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE. Here's what they've saidRepublicans, particularly those in Congress, have been overwhelmingly supportive of broad cuts across the federal government at the hands of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Judges finds a huge reduction in staff and funding would be legal at African development agency
Read full article: Judges finds a huge reduction in staff and funding would be legal at African development agencyA federal judge on Tuesday found that removing most grants and most staff from a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses would be legal.
Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here's where things stand with the company
Read full article: Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here's where things stand with the companyIn less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the U.S. Questions about the fate of the popular app has continued to linger since a law requiring its China-based parent company to divest or face a ban took effect on Jan. 19.
Democrat David Gottfried easily wins Minnesota House special election, restoring a 67-67 power split
Read full article: Democrat David Gottfried easily wins Minnesota House special election, restoring a 67-67 power splitVoters in a Minnesota House district at the center of a post-election drama have decisively chosen Democrat David Gottfried in a race that leaves control of the House tied.
The Latest: House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September — Senate prospects unclear
Read full article: The Latest: House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September — Senate prospects unclearThe House has passed legislation to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September.
Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for elections
Read full article: Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for electionsThe Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials.
Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud
Read full article: Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraudElon Musk says Social Security and other federal benefit programs will be targeted in his hunt for fraudulent spending.
Ken Russell announces run for Miami mayor, pledges to tackle ‘corruption’
Read full article: Ken Russell announces run for Miami mayor, pledges to tackle ‘corruption’Former Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell is making a bid for the city’s top job, vowing to clean up city hall and put an end to what he calls a culture of “corruption.”
An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political priorities
Read full article: An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political prioritiesThe Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is best known for enforcing disability rights across America’s schools, but under President Donald Trump it’s being reshaped into a frontline figure in the president’s political battles.
'More than brick and mortar:' DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza near the White House
Read full article: 'More than brick and mortar:' DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza near the White HouseCrews have begun work to remove the large yellow “Black Lives Matter” painted on the street one block from the White House.
Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guests
Read full article: Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guestsMichelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host a new weekly podcast series starting this month featuring a special guest pulled from the world of entertainment, sports, health and business.
EPA froze 'green bank' funds worth billions, climate group suit says
Read full article: EPA froze 'green bank' funds worth billions, climate group suit saysA nonprofit that was awarded nearly $7 billion by the Biden administration to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects has sued the Environmental Protection Agency, accusing it of improperly freezing its account.
The Latest: Trump downplays tariff concerns as US stock sell-off worsens
Read full article: The Latest: Trump downplays tariff concerns as US stock sell-off worsensPresident Donald Trump is dismissing business concerns over the uncertainty caused by his planned tariffs on a range of American trading partners and the prospect of higher prices and isn’t ruling out the possibility of a recession this year.
Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’
Read full article: Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucrats.
Drawing huge crowds, Bernie Sanders steps into leadership of the anti-Trump resistance
Read full article: Drawing huge crowds, Bernie Sanders steps into leadership of the anti-Trump resistanceAt 83 years old, Bernie Sanders has emerged as an unlikely leader of the Democratic resistance to Donald Trump.
Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago
Read full article: Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-LagoAir Force fighter jets on Sunday intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s Florida home, bringing the number of violations to more than 20 since Trump took office on Jan. 20.
Noem taps new ICE leaders and moves to identify leakers
Read full article: Noem taps new ICE leaders and moves to identify leakersHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced new immigration enforcement leadership as she pledged to step of polygraph tests on employees to identify those who may be leaking information about immigration operations to the media.
Musk and DOGE try to slash government by cutting out those who answer to voters
Read full article: Musk and DOGE try to slash government by cutting out those who answer to votersConservatives have long talked about cutting government, but Republicans in Congress have shied away from approving deep reductions because of fear of how voters would react.
Facing competition from Big Tech, states dangle incentives and loosen laws to attract power plants
Read full article: Facing competition from Big Tech, states dangle incentives and loosen laws to attract power plantsFacing spiking energy demand, U.S. states are pressing for ways to build new power plants faster as policymakers try to protect residents from higher electric bills and keep their economies on track.
South Dakota law raises questions about future of massive Midwest pipeline
Read full article: South Dakota law raises questions about future of massive Midwest pipelineA new law in South Dakota prohibiting the use of eminent domain to acquire land for carbon capture pipelines challenges the viability of a proposed project snaking through five Midwest states.