Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Donald Trump
NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury's finding in a civil case that Donald...
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The Latest: State funeral for Jimmy Carter will be Jan. 9
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a...
The Latest: Former President Jimmy Carter is Dead at age 100
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a...
Republicans gain temporary control of Minnesota House after Democrat decides not to appeal ruling
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) -- Republicans will start the year with at least a temporary majority in the Minnesota House after...
Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from a Washington hospital on Tuesday and will be home for...
Texas GOP Rep. Kay Granger set back by health challenges in last months in Congress, office says
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas is having "unforeseen health challenges" that have...
Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington after developing a...
Lara Trump says she's removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said Saturday that she's removing herself from consideration to...
The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight
With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson...
A court ruling could tip the majority to Republicans in the Minnesota House
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota House Republicans could start the 2025 legislative session in the majority after a judge...
The Latest: House approves new government funding bill
With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson...
The Latest: House approves new spending deal
Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan that would temporarily fund...
The Latest: House speaker says Republicans have agreed on a new spending deal
Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan that would temporarily fund...
The Latest: Time is running short to avert a government shutdown after funding bill is rejected
A day before a potential government shutdown, the House rejected President-elect Donald Trump's new plan Thursday to fund operations and...
The Latest: Trump-backed plan on government shutdown fails in House vote
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown, instead telling House...
The Latest: House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown, instead telling House...
The Latest: Republicans ready new spending plan as government shutdown looms
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown, instead telling House...
FBI agents search home of Los Angeles deputy mayor over City Hall bomb threat
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- FBI agents searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor this week as part of...
The Latest: Spending plan collapses as Trump makes new demands of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown, instead telling House...
The Latest: Biden spokesperson warns of possible shutdown effects
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House...
Pardon Trump? New York governor says president-elect would have to show 'remorse'
NEW YORK (AP) -- As Donald Trump fights to overturn his hush money criminal conviction, the one New York Democrat...
The Latest: Trump threatens Republicans who support funding measure with primary challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House...
The Latest: Trump is vowing to fight until the end. That's likely a long ways off
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House...
The Latest: Jeffries says GOP 'will now own any harm' from shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House...
The Latest: Trump rejects spending bill, prompting criticism from congressional Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House...
Senate committee to hold confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Hegseth on Jan 14
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense is expected to face his first public questioning from...
What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?
NEW YORK (AP) -- In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs...
A Biden proclamation will establish a national monument for the 1st US female Cabinet secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden will sign a proclamation Monday establishing a national monument honoring the late FDR-era Labor...
Biden to sign proclamation establishing national monument honoring first US female Cabinet secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden will sign a proclamation Monday establishing a national monument honoring the late FDR-era Labor...
ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump's presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) -- ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump's presidential library to settle a...
A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden's clemency list
A nonprofit leader who supports at-risk New Orleans youth. A social worker who fosters animals. A counselor and recovery coach...
Amazon to contribute $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund. Meta is also donating $1M
NEW YORK (AP) -- Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, a move that...
Former California congressman TJ Cox expected to plead guilty in fraud case
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- A lawyer for former U.S. Rep. TJ Cox of California said the Democrat will plead guilty...
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
NEW YORK (AP) -- Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it has donated $1 million to President-elect...
Ohio politician proposes bill to make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game
An Ohio politician has seen enough flag planting by visiting sports teams.
Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A person accused of accosting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a Capitol Office building pleaded not guilty...
Ohio politician proposes make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game
An Ohio politician has seen enough flag planting by visiting sports teams.
Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian dictator Assad
The Kremlin said on Monday Russia has granted political asylum to overthrown Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a decision it said...
Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
BEIJING (AP) -- China's military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by...
Yvonne Johnson, the first Black mayor of North Carolina's third-largest city, has died
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- A longtime Greensboro council member who also was the first Black mayor of North Carolina's third...
Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the...
Supreme Court Latest: Majority of justices appear likely to uphold state ban on transgender care
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a Tennessee...
Supreme Court Latest: Hearing concludes on transgender youth health care ban
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a Tennessee...
Supreme Court Latest: Conservative justices skeptical of challenge to transgender care ban
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Wednesday in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a...
OpenAI's Sam Altman 'not that worried' about rival Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration
NEW YORK (AP) -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who is in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk, said said...
OpenAI Sam Altman 'not that worried' about rival Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration
NEW YORK (AP) -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who is in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk, said said...
Supreme Court Latest: Justices hear arguments on gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Wednesday in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a...
Supreme Court Latest: Justices to hear arguments on gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Wednesday in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge...
AP Race Call: Democrat Adam Gray wins election to U.S. House in California's 13th Congressional District, beating incumbent John Duarte
Democrat Adam Gray won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday, defeating Republican Rep. John Duarte. The...
New Jersey council says ban on 'props' can include 'performative' use of US flag, constitution
EDISON, New Jersey (AP) -- A New Jersey township council's decision to bar people from using "props" -- which officials...
New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy stepping down for Andy Kim to be sworn in early
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy, a Democrat appointed when Bob Menendez resigned after a federal...
President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction
NEW YORK (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal...
South Korean president says he will end martial law after lawmakers' rejection
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said early Wednesday that he would soon lift the military rule he imposed overnight...
Trump names billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has named billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain, a prestigious...
Trump's tariff threats create division between Canada and Mexico over security at borders
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs have created a split between Canada and...
Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden on gun, tax charges, despite previous promises he wouldn't
U.S. President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he pardoned his son Hunter Biden on gun, tax charges, despite previous promises...
AP Race Call: Democrat Derek Tran wins election to U.S. House in California's 45th Congressional District, beating incumbent Michelle Steel
Democrat Derek Tran won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday, defeating Republican Rep. Michelle Steel. Tran...
AP Race Call: Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks wins reelection to U.S. House in Iowa's 1st Congressional District
Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Iowa on Wednesday. The second-term congresswoman faced an...
Federal court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News for Jan. 6 conspiracy theory
CROTON, N.Y. (AP) -- A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by a former...
Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has assembled a team of medical contrarians and health care critics to fulfill an...