Washington. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke Wednesday by phone, discussing Iran and broader U.S.-China ties, including trade, Taiwan and Trump's planned April visit to Beijing. Trump posted that their personal relationship remains strong and that both leaders sought to maintain stable ties. The Chinese readout noted talks...
BATON ROUGE — State Sen. Blake Miguez announced this week he will withdraw from the U.S. Senate race and instead run for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, after Rep. Julia Letlow entered the Senate contest. President Donald Trump posted his endorsement of Miguez on Truth Social Wednesday, calling him a “MAGA...
Nogales, Arizona — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the U.S.-Mexico border this week, praising Department of Homeland Security and border agents for reduced encounters and outlining prior investments. Noem cited a 95 percent drop in daily encounters and an average apprehension decline from 5,100 to under 250 per day,...
United States: Lawmakers, industry and technology firms are addressing a rapid expansion of data centers and associated energy, regulatory and community concerns. This week state legislatures in Ohio, Michigan, Alabama and South Carolina introduced bills or hearings to study incentives, utility regulation, grid reliability and environmental impacts, while companies and...
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Wednesday sentenced Ryan Routh to life in prison after a jury last September convicted him of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course during 2024 campaign. Prosecutors had sought life without parole, citing Routh's lack...
Washington, U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday proposed forming a preferential trade zone for critical minerals with allies to protect supply chains and establish enforceable price floors. Over 50 countries attended the State Department ministerial launching an Agreement on Trade in Critical Minerals. The U.S. and Mexico jointly announced...
Washington, The United States hosted the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial on Wednesday, bringing delegations from over 50 countries and private firms to coordinate actions to secure and diversify critical mineral supply chains. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for multilateral solutions and frameworks, while Vice President J.D. Vance proposed a...
United States — Fire departments in cities responded to separate residential fires that displaced tenants, injured one person and caused death. In Columbia Feb. 3 a blaze at Broad River Trace damaged 28 units and displaced 38 people. Milwaukee crews Feb. 4 rescued two people from a house fire with...
United States: Companies announced corporate actions and financial results on Feb. 4, 2026. TruGolf showcased its TruGolf RANGE at the PGA Show and said it will integrate D3 Sports Tech's digital wallet in Q1 2026. Alexander's, Autoscope and LifeVantage declared quarterly cash dividends payable in February and March. Sun Communities...
Los Angeles — Amazon is building an AI Studio to speed film and television production, aiming to cut costs and streamline creative workflows. Veteran executive Albert Cheng leads a small 'two pizza' team of engineers, scientists and creative staff. The company will open a closed beta in March for industry...
