Politics
Why Trump’s plan to help GOP keep control of the House could backfire
[ad_1] As President Donald Trump laid it out to reporters this summer, the plan was simple. Republicans, the president said, were “entitled” to five…
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Politics
Trump is ramping up a new effort to convince a skeptical public he can fix affordability worries
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is adjusting his messaging strategy to win over voters who are worried about the cost of living…
Politics
Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain about party’s path forward
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — For a day, at least, beleaguered Democrats are hopeful again. But just beneath the party’s relief at securing its first…
Technology
Voters’ anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midterms
[ad_1] Voter anger over the cost of living is hurtling forward into next year’s midterm elections, when pivotal contests will be decided by communities…
Politics
California Republicans sue over new US House map approved by voters
[ad_1] SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Republicans filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block a new U.S. House map that California voters decisively approved…
Politics
Virginia election winners break race and gender barriers amid national scrutiny on diversity
[ad_1] RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As the polls closed on Tuesday across Virginia, it quickly became clear it was a night of firsts: Voters…
Fact Checking
FACT FOCUS: New York City ballots do not show proof of election fraud
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — For many years, New York voters have found candidates listed twice, three times or even more on their ballots…
Travel
Isolated flight delays may spread as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdown
[ad_1] Air traffic controllers missed their paychecks Tuesday because of the ongoing government shutdown, and that has Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the head…
Business
How Americans are feeling about their chances on the job market, according to an AP-NORC poll
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are growing increasingly concerned about their ability to find a good job under President Donald Trump, an Associated Press-NORC…
Travel
Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it’s political
[ad_1] FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Airports big and small around the country are refusing to play a video with a message from Homeland…
Travel
Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, with both Republicans and…
Fact Checking
FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to ‘illegal immigrants’
[ad_1] President Donald Trump and other high-ranking Republicans claim Democrats forced the government shutdown fight because they want to give free health care to…
Technology
Students face new cellphone restrictions in 17 states as school year begins
[ad_1] Jamel Bishop is seeing a big change in his classrooms as he begins his senior year at Doss High School in Louisville, Kentucky,…
Business
Trump and Harris both support a bigger child tax credit. But which families should get it?
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — Never before in a presidential election cycle has there been so much discussion of the child tax credit — a…
Politics
As women seek open congressional seats in Maryland, reproductive rights are front and center
[ad_1] FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — In an election where the future of reproductive rights is on the ballot in Maryland and elsewhere across the…
US News
1-seat Democratic margin has Pennsylvania House control up for grabs in fall voting
[ad_1] HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s legislative Republicans would like to pass additional voter ID requirements, restrict abortion and make election changes to improve…
US News
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate race
[ad_1] DALLAS (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred met for their only debate Tuesday night, trading attacks over abortion…
US News
Georgia judge blocks ballot counting rule and says county officials must certify election results
[ad_1] ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has blocked a new rule that requires Georgia Election Day ballots to be counted by hand after the…
US News
Venture capitalists are divided on Harris or Trump
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (AP) — Being a venture capitalist carries a lot of prestige in Silicon Valley. Those who choose which startups to fund…
US News
GOP lawsuits set the stage for state challenges if Trump loses the election
[ad_1] Before voters even begin casting ballots, Democrats and Republicans are engaged in a sprawling legal fight over the 2024 election through a series…