Washington — President Donald Trump and several Democratic representatives clashed during Tuesday night's State of the Union when Trump called for restored Department of Homeland Security funding and said the government's first duty is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. Some Democrats remained seated; Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida...
Washington — Representative Al Green (D-Tex.) was escorted from the House chamber Tuesday after he stood and held a sign reading "BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES" as Donald Trump entered to deliver the State of the Union. Speaker Mike Johnson cited decorum rules and directed the Sergeant at Arms to remove...
Washington — President Donald Trump delivered a record one-hour, 47-minute State of the Union on Tuesday, declaring a "turnaround for the ages" and touting economic growth, border security, and strength while appealing to voters ahead of crucial midterm elections. Republicans repeatedly stood and applauded; Democrats largely remained seated and at...
Highlandville, Mo. — Two Christian County sheriff’s deputies were killed after a traffic stop escalated Monday, and a suspect later engaged officers in a shootout during a multi-agency manhunt early Tuesday. Authorities identified Richard Dean Bird as the suspect; he was killed by law enforcement. Two other deputies were wounded...
Washington, Democrats selected Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver their response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union on Tuesday night, elevating an affordability-focused message that she used to win the Virginia governorship last November. Spanberger has emphasized lowering costs for housing, health care, energy and groceries, and signed...
WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean Tuesday after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean Sea, Pentagon said. U.S. Southern Command said forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of the tanker Bertha, flagged to the Cook Islands and listed under...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered a 108‑minute State of the Union address Tuesday, outlining economic, immigration, crime, energy and national security priorities. He touted economic gains, lower gasoline prices in some states and tougher immigration policies while criticizing a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his global tariffs. Independent...
Birmingham — Weather services across the Southeast warned that a warming trend will precede a frontal system bringing rain, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms Thursday into early Friday. Forecasts Tuesday and Wednesday call for temperatures rising from the 40s and 50s into the 60s, with weekend highs near 70. Stations...
Washington, the House of Representatives failed this week to advance the bipartisan ROTOR Act, a measure aimed at expanding ADS‑B In collision-avoidance requirements after the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The Senate unanimously approved the bill in December, and supporters...
Washington — The Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs President Trump imposed, finding he exceeded his authority. After Friday's ruling, the White House announced a temporary 10% global tariff that took effect Tuesday and lasts 150 days unless Congress extends it. Trump said he may raise the rate to 15%...
