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Michigan Clinches Big Ten Share With Minnesota Victory

Ann Arbor, Michigan clinched a share of the Big Ten regular-season title Tuesday, beating Minnesota 77-67 at Crisler Center, improving to 26-2 and 16-1. Elliot Cadeau led with 15 points and five assists, L.J. Cason added…

Washington: Democrats, Trump Clash Over Immigration at SOTU

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'…

Congressman Al Green Removed From State Of Union

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. Speak…

Washington: Trump Claims 'Turnaround' in Lengthy State Address

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 t…

Trump Delivers Lengthy State Of The Union Address

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 pri…

House Fails To Pass Bipartisan ROTOR Aviation Bill

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 6…

US Implements Temporary Tariffs After Supreme Court Rebuke

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 Tue…

Democrats weigh boycott or quiet protest at SOTU

Washington — Democrats debated whether to boycott or stage low-key protests during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Feb. 24, with House and Senate leaders urging decorum while some members planned t…

Spanberger to Deliver Democratic State of the Union Response

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 t…

U.S. Boards Third Sanctioned Tanker Tracked From Caribbean

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-…

Trump Addresses Congress Amid Domestic, Foreign, Political Pressures

Washington, President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address Tuesday before a joint session of Congress, outlining his administration's accomplishments and policy priorities as midterm elections approach. …

U.S. women's hockey declines State of the Union invite

Washington — The U.S. women's Olympic hockey team declined a White House invitation to attend Tuesday's State of the Union, citing timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments after the Milan Cor…

GOP Congressman Faces Calls To Resign After Texts

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Gonzales faces intensified calls to resign after publication of late-night text messages and reporting that a former regional director, Regina Santos-Aviles, died by self-inflicted burns in Septemb…

Supreme Court to Hear Oil Firms' Climate Appeals

Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear appeals from ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy seeking to block state-court climate lawsuits brought by Boulder and other jurisdictions. The companies asked the cou…

Newsom SAT Comment Sparks Debate Over Democratic Messaging

Atlanta, Georgia. California Gov. Gavin Newsom told Mayor Andre Dickens on Sunday that he was a 960 SAT guy while discussing his dyslexia during a national book-tour event, prompting criticism that the comment aligned wi…

Late-February Systems Bring Snow, Wind Across Regions

United States — This week, weather systems moving through the U.S. produced bitter cold, gusty winds and variable snowfall, impacting communities from Interior Alaska to the Southeast. National Weather Service forecasts …

Trump Denies General Opposed Iran War; Diplomacy Continues

Washington, President Donald Trump denied reports Monday that General Dan Caine warned against large-scale military campaign with Iran, saying Caine supports ordered action and that any operation would be 'easily won.' T…

Ten companies disclose funding, earnings, compliance, and buybacks

United States — Ten companies issued disclosures this week reporting financing, regulatory compliance updates, operational results, and board actions. NAPCO confirmed investor meetings at Raymond James; La Rosa’s CEO and…

Rubio Visits CARICOM to Reassert U.S. Regional Interests

Washington, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel this week to Saint Kitts and Nevis to attend the 50th CARICOM summit and press regional leaders on security, migration, drug trafficking and economic cooperation. Th…

US and Iran Resume Talks Amid Military Buildup

Washington — President Donald Trump weighed military options against Iran on Feb 23 as diplomacy entered a last‑ditch phase, while negotiators resumed Oman‑mediated talks this week and scheduled a Geneva session for Thur…

Multiple regions face wind, snow, and travel disruptions

United States: Local weather services issued multiple warnings as strong winds, heavy mountain snow and lake-effect precipitation moved across regions this week. Forecasters reported blizzard and winter storm warnings in…

Trump raises global tariff rate to 15 percent

Washington, President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will raise a global tariff on imports to 15 percent after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff program. Trump posted the increase on Truth Social fol…

Trump Questions Iran's Refusal Amid US Military Pressure

Washington — US officials said this week that President Donald Trump questioned why Iran has not "capitulated" despite a US military build-up intended to pressure Tehran into a nuclear agreement. Washington deployed two …

DHS Temporarily Suspends PreCheck, Global Entry Amid Shutdown

Washington — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it will suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry starting Sunday as part of emergency measures during a partial government shutdown that began Feb. 1…

Mid-major weekend yields notable wins and overtime finishes

Baltimore — On Saturday and Sunday, NCAA mid-major basketball teams recorded conference wins and overtime finishes across the Mid-Eastern, Big South and Patriot League. Morgan State beat Delaware State 82-68 as Alfred Wo…

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