U.S. Ambassador to Japan ‘optimistic’ on tariff deal
April 18 (UPI) -- George Glass, the new U.S. Ambassador to Japan said he is "extremely optimistic" Tokyo and Washington can reach a deal over…
Trump’s cruelty to migrants reminds us what Easter is about
It’s almost the end of Holy Week, the annual Christian commemoration of the betrayal, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Faithful across the world are attending…
California suing White House, DOGE over AmeriCorps cuts
1 of 3 | California is suing the White House and the federal Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, over cuts being made to AmeriCorps,…
Judge pauses mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
April 18 (UPI) -- Judge Amy Burman Jackson, in an emergency Friday morning hearing, paused the Trump administration layoffs of 1,500 of the 1,700 workers…
Trump administration checking whether Federal Reserve chairman can be fired
April 18 (UPI) -- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Friday spoke about tariff negotiations, a budget bill and the Federal Reserve on the…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was moved to another prison in El Salvador, Maryland senator says
April 18 (UPI) -- Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was improperly deported to El Salvador, was moved from the notorious maximum-security Terrorism Confinement Center to another…
More than 400 Day of Action demonstrations set Saturday against Trump, policies
April 18 (UPI) -- More than 400 demonstrations are planned nationwide on Saturday against President Donald Trump and his policies. The same grass-roots group 505051…
Despite pressure from courts, Trump vows to keep Abrego Garcia from returning to U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is embracing its legal fight over the fate of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man accused of gang membership who was deported to…
Regulators approve merger of two big credit card companies, Capital One and Discover
1 of 2 | Capital One has more than 100 million customers. Photo by Pixabay April 18 (UPI) -- Capital One's planned $35.3 billion acquisition…
All 6 Florida State shooting victims expected to make full recovery, hospital says
Flowers were left near the scene Thursday after a gunman shot eight people, including two killed at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. Photo by…
Rubio: U.S. ‘done’ with Ukraine-Russia peace talks if progress not made
April 18 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is "not our war" and that if…
More immigrants self-deport rather than risk being marched out like criminals
Celeste traveled from Peru to the U.S. two decades ago, then a young woman of 19, and overstayed her tourist visa. She had studied graphic…
Democrats call for ban on congressional stock trading
April 18 (UPI) -- Democrats in Congress are renewing a call for legislation to ban members from trading stocks and securities following a flurry of…
Trump extends hiring free another three months
April 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has extended his federal government hiring freeze for another three months. Trump signed a memorandum to bar civilian…
Justice Department indicts dark web operator
April 18 (UPI) -- A federal grand jury has indicted an Iranian national for his role in an illegal dark web drug operation, the Justice…
Spirit Airlines announces new CEO
April 17 (UPI) -- Spirit Airlines has named a new CEO as the low-fare carrier emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, it announced Thursday. David…
Trump administration warns Harvard about international student funding
April 17 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has threatened to revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, ramping up conflict between the institution and…
Lone suspect identified after 2 killed, 6 injured in Florida State University shooting
A gunman, who was shot and apprehended, allegedly killed two people and injured six at midday Thursday on the Florida State University campus. Photo courtesy…
Trump tariffs spur French luxury brand Hermes to raise prices in U.S.
April 17 (UPI) -- Handbags, scarves and other goods sold in the United States by French luxury brand Hermes will cost more in May due…
U.S., European, Ukrainian delegates meet to discuss end to war with Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha (L), and Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak meet with U.S. officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in March. Photo…