US Vice President JD Vance to join his wife in Greenland on Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that he's joining his wife on a Friday trip to Greenland...
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Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any...
Trump's past speeches to Congress asked them to pass his agenda. Now, he's willing to go it alone
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Judging by his past speeches to Congress, President Donald Trump once felt the need to ask lawmakers...
The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that government spending could be separated from gross...
Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copper
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday directed the government to consider possible tariffs on copper, the latest move...
EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hoping to head off a potential trade conflict, a top European Union official stressed the importance of...
Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive order
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such...
Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax...
Trump says he'll sign sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners on Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday that he'll sign an order that increases U.S. tariffs to the rates...
Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign...
Trump steps up his 2018 tariffs on steel and aluminum, risking inflation on promise of more jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning...
Trump's latest tariff plans on steel, aluminum and other imports are spreading uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump plans to on Monday formally announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as...
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring prospect of inflation and trade conflict
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from...
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, raising prospect of inflation and trade conflict
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from...
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, raising prospect of higher costs for US consumers
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from...
Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean higher inflation and economic disruption
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- New trade penalties against Canada, Mexico and China that President Donald Trump plans to impose...
What is the Office of Personnel Management? Trump is relying on this agency to reshape government
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's new tool for reshaping the federal government is a relatively obscure agency, the Office...
Few know Shalanda Young. But she saved the US from the kinds of economic crises Trump now faces
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Few Democrats found ways to negotiate with Republicans quite like Shalanda Young -- whose work as White...
Biden warns the US risks becoming an 'oligarchy.' What does the term mean?
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden in his Wednesday farewell speech to the nation warned that American democracy was sliding...
Trump's pick for budget director won't say whether he would release Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Russell Vought, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for White House budget director, declined Wednesday to fully commit to...
How Biden's domestic policy record stacks up against public perception
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden ends his term with a gulf between his policy record and his public reputation.
Service workers union rejoins AFL-CIO after 20 years just ahead of Trump's inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Service Employees International Union is returning to the AFL-CIO after 20 years, betting that a united...
Biden awards the Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to military heroes and first responders
WASHINGTON (AP) -- On Feb. 15, 1951, Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig was returning from a mission when he found...
Biden will award the Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to military heroes and first responders
WASHINGTON (AP) -- On Feb. 15, 1951, Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig was returning from a mission when he found...
Trump was poised to inherit a strong economy. Then things got rocky and he added to the uncertainty
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The smooth economy that Donald Trump was poised to inherit suddenly looks a bit...
Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn't install more automated systems
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next...
Biden says he was 'stupid' not to put his name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden said Tuesday he was "stupid" not to put his own name on pandemic relief...
Biden displays AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden on Sunday displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House South Lawn for...
Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden on Sunday had the AIDS Memorial Quilt spread on the White House South Lawn...
Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was...
Harris tells computer chip workers in Michigan they are a 'source of my optimism' about the US
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) -- Kamala Harris on Monday emphasized how government funding for computer chip manufacturers could create factory jobs...
Harris to highlight how government funding for computer chip makers can create factory jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kamala Harris planned Monday to highlight how government funding for computer chip manufacturers could create factory jobs...
Voters trust Harris on a number of issues. But is that what they'll vote on?
WASHINGTON (AP) -- If the presidential election hinged on abortion or climate change, Kamala Harris might be feeling pretty comfortable...
Trump and Harris seek Latino votes by touting their approach to the economy
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump promoted economic policy Tuesday as their best chance to win Latino...
Trump and Harris seek Latino votes touting their economy approach
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump promoted economic policy Tuesday as their best chance to win Latino...
Harris bets her policies can attract Latino voters while Trump touts his time as president to them
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump see economic policy as their best chance to win Latino voters...
Harris and Trump highlight their economic policies in outreach to Latino voters
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump see economic policy as their best chance to win Latino voters...
Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factory
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Biden administration said Tuesday that it would provide up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor for...
Germany honors Biden for his contribution to trans-Atlantic ties as the US election looms
BERLIN (AP) -- Germany honored U.S. President Joe Biden for his contribution to trans-Atlantic relations on Friday, ahead of his...
As Biden meets with European allies, the possibility of another Trump term hangs over their talks
BERLIN (AP) -- Even in Germany, it's hard for President Joe Biden to escape the topic of Donald Trump.
Biden is making quick trip to Berlin before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with allies
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden has long believed diplomacy is about personal relationships -- and he'll spend Friday in...
Biden making quick trip to Germany before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with allies
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden has long believed diplomacy is about personal relationships -- and he'll spend Friday in...
Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden's presidency, first increase since 1970s
WASHINGTON (AP) -- There has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Biden's...
Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Biden-Harris administration announced plans Tuesday to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed...
Harris helps pack aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of Sunday campaign push
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday helped pack diapers into boxes of personal care products destined...
Harris helps pack diapers for North Carolina hurricane victims
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday helped pack diapers into boxes of personal care products destined...
Harris helps packs diapers for North Carolina hurricane victims
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday helped pack diapers into boxes of personal care products destined...
Harris meets with Black leaders in North Carolina as she resumes campaigning after the hurricane
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris met Saturday with Black leaders in North Carolina and was to help...
Harris goes to North Carolina to resume campaigning in a state hit hard by Hurricane Helene
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Black leaders in North Carolina on Saturday and attend church...
Harris goes to North Carolina, plans to hold Sunday campaign event in state hit hard by hurricane
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is meeting with Black leaders in North Carolina on Saturday and will attend...
Back-to-back hurricanes reshape 2024 campaign's final stretch
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A pair of unwelcome and destructive guests named Helene and Milton have stormed their way into this...
New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) -- No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new...
Harris talks abortion and more on 'Call Her Daddy' podcast as Democratic ticket steps up interviews
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris opened a media blitz by the Democratic ticket on Sunday by appearing on...
Walz says he'll 'own up' when he misspeaks as the Democratic ticket steps up media interviews
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly a week after verbal stumbles in the only vice presidential debate, Democrat Tim Walz used his...
Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continues
WASHINGTON (AP) -- As the U.S. trade representative, Katherine Tai is legally required to avoid discussing the presidential election. But...
Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefing
WASHINGTON (AP) -- After 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in...
Walz misleadingly claims to have been in Hong Kong during period tied to Tiananmen Square massacre
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Multiple news reports indicate that Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz misleadingly claimed he was...
Walz misleadingly claims to have been in Hong Kong during period tied to Tienanmen Square massacre
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Multiple news reports indicate that Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz misleadingly claimed he was...
In dueling speeches, Harris is to make her capitalist pitch while Trump pushes deeper into populism
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Derided by Donald Trump as a "communist," Kamala Harris is playing up her street cred as a...
Harris looks for boost from Oprah as part of digital-first media strategy
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is looking for a boost with persuadable and less-motivated voters as...