Trump’s Panama Canal ambitions gain traction in GOP-led Senate
The Senate resolution echoes Trump’s references to the money the United States spent to build the canal at the beginning of the 20th century.
Trump tells Davos his tariffs would bring ‘trillions’ into US treasury. Follow live updates.
Meanwhile, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth will face a test vote in the Senate that may indicate whether fresh allegations about this personal conduct that surfaced this week are ...
FDA issues recall on these cookies for containing a dangerous allergen
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A popular brand of cookies has been recalled across the United States for containing “life-threatening' allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Birmingham mayor trashes Trump's DEI executive order, calls it the 'Alabama-fication' of US government
Birmingham, Alabama Mayor Randall L. Woodfin criticized President Donald Trump's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) executive orders during a CNN appearance.
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Key facts about the U.S. Black population
The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data.
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal will unfold — and why it is so precarious
Extending the ceasefire depends on even more negotiations meant to begin soon and eventually tackling the tough issue of how Gaza will be governed, with Israel still demanding the elimination of Hamas ...
Republicans Could Ban China From Buying US Land
Republican senators have introduced a bill that would ban Chinese citizens from purchasing any land in the United States. Arkansas' Tom Cotton, Alabama's Katie Britt, and North Dakota's Kevin Cramer ...
After Snow and Frigid Temperatures, Southern U.S. Now Faces Icy Roads
Officials warned residents across the South that the effects of a major winter storm were not over, and that driving remained ...
Trump to world companies: Make products in US or face tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum on Thursday that businesses should make their products in the United States if they want to avoid facing a tariff.
House G.O.P. Floats Medicaid Cuts and More to Finance Trump’s Huge Agenda
President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Now Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay ...
USPS resuming mail delivery routes following snow, ice closures
Snow and ice have shut down roads in New Orleans for days, causing the mail to not be delivered across Southeast Louisiana. The United States Postal Service is expected to resume delivering mail ...
Sweeping Changes For The Bureau Of Prisons Under Trump Administration
In 2017 in the initial days of Donald Trump’s first term, he instituted a government hiring freeze while exempting "essential areas" from the freeze.