Washington: President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States would take “very strong action” if Iranian authorities execute anti-government protesters, following reports of widespread killings during nationwide demonstrations. Speaking to CBS News, Trump said he had not confirmed executions but pledged forceful response should they occur, and reiterated that...
Washington, This week Congress moved on competing health care measures as the House approved a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies while the Senate blocked a Congressional Review Act motion to overturn a Trump-era ACA rule. Lawmakers acted after pandemic-era subsidies expired, raising marketplace premiums for millions. Virginia...
PHOENIX. Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich died this week at age 59, his family announced. Brnovich served two terms as the state’s 26th attorney general from 2015 to 2023, led Arizona Department of Gaming and served in the Army National Guard. He won the 2014 attorney general race and...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced this week that he has canceled meetings with Iranian officials and urged anti-government protesters to escalate actions, saying "help is on its way." He posted on Truth Social instructing Iranians to "keep protesting" and "take over your institutions," and said those who killed demonstrators...
Detroit — President Trump visited the Ford River Rouge assembly plant Tuesday, toured F-150 production lines, and addressed the Detroit Economic Club to defend tariffs and promote domestic manufacturing. He cited recent monthly CPI moderation while annual inflation remained elevated, met Ford leadership and assembly workers, and teased an affordability...
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refused to comply with subpoenas from the Republican-led House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, their attorneys said in an eight-page letter. Chairman Rep. James Comer said the panel will move next week to begin contempt of Congress...
United States — The Trump administration announced that it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals, requiring TPS holders to depart by March 17, 2026. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said country conditions have improved; the department posted the decision on X on Jan. 13. President Trump reiterated criticism...
ALBANY, N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address Tuesday, proposing legislation requiring judicial warrants for federal immigration enforcement at schools, hospitals and houses of worship, and allowing residents to sue federal agents in state court. She unveiled plans for universal prekindergarten by 2028, community childcare pilots,...
Washington — The Justice Department opened a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over testimony and cost overruns in the Fed's headquarters renovation, revelations that surfaced late Sunday and prompted political and market concerns. Republican senators including Thom Tillis signaled they would block Trump nominees until the investigation...
Washington — The Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this week over disclosures and testimony tied to a long‑planned Fed headquarters renovation. Powell disclosed subpoenas and said prosecutors threatened criminal charges; former Fed chairs and several Republican senators defended Fed independence. Labor Department data...
