Top senator criticizes Pentagon on possible troop reductions in Europe
WASHINGTON — The chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee criticized Pentagon “mid-level” leadership for what he said Thursday was a misguided plan to reduce the number…
Preparing tariff retaliation, U.S. allies say Trump will ‘buckle under pressure’
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is facing global blowback after announcing a dramatic series of tariffs on countries around the world, with U.S. adversaries and allies alike…
Consumers rush to buy cars ahead of 25% auto tariffs
After getting into a car accident last month, Debbie Boyd held out hope that her Chevy Volt could be repaired.But the car was declared a…
Trump’s tariff strategy is a surefire loser
At this writing, President Trump plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on imports from around the world. We’re told that “Liberation Day” tariffs will raise…
Former federal health chief Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor
Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday that he is running for governor, joining a crowded field of Democrats hoping…
Markets brace for impact, and hope for clarity, with Trump tariff plan
WASHINGTON — Markets and foreign capitals have braced themselves for a broad set of tariffs from President Trump on Wednesday, anxious for details on a dramatic shift…
Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman vows to be apolitical, addresses Signal chat
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s nominee to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, told senators Tuesday…
Trump-loving network Newsmax is a hot stock on Wall Street
Conservative cable news channel Newsmax is getting a Trump bump on Wall Street.The Boca Raton, Fla., outlet‘s stock price surged after its initial public offering…
Prosecutors directed to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione in CEO’s killing
NEW YORK — U.S. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of…
A Trump bid for a third term could set off legal battles in states nationwide
WASHINGTON — In a private meeting at a global summit in Buenos Aires in 2018, China’s president, Xi Jinping, turned to President Trump and said it was…
Musk-funded group spends big in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately…
Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law
ATLANTA — U.S. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi on Monday instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping election overhaul that Georgia Republican lawmakers passed…
U.S. Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy will no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex as a factor for admission to the service institution, according to federal…
Danish official rebukes Trump administration for criticizing Denmark, Greenland
NUUK, Greenland — The Danish foreign minister Saturday scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing more…
What are ‘classified’ information and ‘secure’ communications?
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s use of a popular messaging app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising…
Trump says first call with newly minted Canadian prime minister was ‘extremely productive’
TORONTO — President Trump said Friday that his first call with new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was “extremely productive,” and Carney said Trump respected Canada’s sovereignty…
Convicted of bilking investors, Nikola founder and Trump donor gets a presidential pardon
Trevor Milton, the founder of electric vehicle start-up Nikola who was sentenced to prison last year for fraud, was pardoned by President Trump, the White…
Trump asks Supreme Court for permission to resume deporting Venezuelan migrants
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime…
Musk says he’ll give $2 million to voters in Wisconsin court race
MADISON, Wis. — Billionaire Elon Musk said he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to “personally hand over” $2 million to a pair of voters who…
Supreme Court faces Guantanamo test again: Does president’s power have limits?
WASHINGTON — Two decades ago, the Bush administration said its “war on terror” prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay were off-limits to the federal courts, but the Supreme…