Davos, Switzerland. California Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters Tuesday that many global leaders were "rolling over" in response to President Trump and urged them to "stand tall and firm," quipping he should have brought "kneepads." Media outlets captured his remarks, photo-reactive moments at WEF sessions, and subsequent White House criticism...
United States. Multiple local fire departments responded this week to distinct blazes in Swansboro, Park County (Mont.), Arlington, Ruleville and Louisville, and officials held a ribbon-cutting for a new Farmersville fire station. Crews contained each fire, prevented injuries, and in Louisville investigators identified an electrical cause after five adults were...
Washington, The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday delayed ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump's use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose country-specific reciprocal tariffs. The court issued opinions in three other cases but left the tariff dispute undecided before a scheduled four-week recess. The...
Detroit — The National Weather Service and meteorologists warned residents Tuesday of snow and arctic temperatures sweeping Midwest and Northeast. A Winter Weather Advisory remained in effect through 10 a.m. for Southeast Michigan with wind chills near −15°F and 1–3 inches of snow expected late Tuesday into Wednesday, while central...
Washington — President Donald Trump confirmed that he invited multiple world leaders, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin, to join a proposed Gaza 'Board of Peace' intended to oversee reconstruction and broader conflict resolution. The administration circulated a draft charter to about 60 nations that proposes a three‑year membership term and a...
Washington — President Donald Trump posted images and messages on Truth Social on Tuesday asserting Greenland’s strategic value to U.S. and global security, including AI-generated images showing a U.S. flag on Greenland labeled “US Territory Est 2026.” He said he spoke by phone with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and agreed...
United States. Lawmakers, officials and outlets reported policy moves to expand affordable housing, reduce barriers. State and local proposals this week included Washington legislation to broaden parking-lot-to-housing tax deferrals, Indiana Republican-backed zoning limits to increase supply, Colorado Democrats' HOME Act to free public land, and Vermont's inventory of 140 state...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes after French President Emmanuel Macron declined an invitation to join a U.S.-proposed "Board of Peace" intended to address post-conflict reconstruction and broader global disputes. The administration circulated a draft charter to about...
NEWARK — Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor on Tuesday, succeeding Phil Murphy and becoming the state's second female governor and signaled energy priorities immediately. She declared a state of emergency to freeze rising utility costs and pledged measures on affordability, taxes, public safety and education;...
Charleston, S.C. meteorologists warn of a potential winter storm impacting the Southeast weekend. Forecast models indicate cold Arctic air interacting with incoming moisture could produce freezing rain, sleet and snow across parts of South Carolina, North Carolina and Louisiana. Local stations have issued First Alert Weather Days for Saturday and...
