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Democrats are trolling Trump and the GOP over the Jeffrey Epstein case
PHOENIX (AP) — Democrats are latching on to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, demanding records be released and trolling Republicans on social media, news shows and in the U.S. House as they revel in a rare fissure between President Donald Trump…
Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean
President Donald Trump says he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean. “We’ll probably set one tariff for all of them,” Trump said Tuesday, adding that it could be “a little…
Republicans declared it ‘crypto’ week in the House. It’s not going as planned
WASHINGTON (AP) — A trio of cryptocurrency bills that had been expected to pass the House this week stalled Tuesday after a bloc of Republicans unexpectedly joined with Democrats to prevent the legislation from coming up for debate and…
New York carriage horse’s collapse spurs a criminal trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A carriage driver went on trial Tuesday over a horse's collapse on a Manhattan street, in a criminal case that encapsulates years of modern-day strife over an old-timey tourist attraction.
Prosecutors say Ian McKeever…
‘American Idol’ music supervisor and husband both found dead at LA home
An “American Idol” music supervisor and her husband have been found dead in their Los Angeles home. Officers were conducting a welfare check Monday afternoon at a home in the Encino neighborhood when they found the bodies of a man and woman…
Global views of China and Xi improve, while they decline about the US and Trump, survey says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Views of China and its leader, Xi Jinping, have improved in many countries worldwide, while those of the U.S. and President Donald Trump have deteriorated, according to a new survey of about two dozen countries by the Pew…
Republicans press leaders of Georgetown, Berkeley and CUNY on antisemitism complaints
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Tuesday grilled the leaders of Georgetown University, the City University of New York and the University of California, Berkeley in the latest hearing on antisemitism in higher education, accusing the…
Google partners with Youngkin and offers AI training courses to Virginia job seekers
RESTON, Va. (AP) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Tuesday that Google will partner with his administration to provide free and low-cost artificial intelligence certification courses to Virginians as part of his office’s ongoing…
US appeals court upholds West Virginia restriction on abortion pill sales
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a lower court's decision to restrict abortion pill sales in West Virginia.
A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, affirmed a…
Federal agency shifts stance on transgender discrimination complaints, but hurdles remain
The federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace discrimination will allow some complaints filed by transgender workers to move forward, shifting course from earlier guidance that indefinitely stalled all such cases,…
Arkansas farmer launches bid to challenge US Sen. Tom Cotton’s reelection bid
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A sixth-generation farmer from northeast Arkansas announced Tuesday that she is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Tom Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee who is seeking a…
Pam Bondi dodges questions on Epstein and Bongino amid Justice Department turmoil
Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Tuesday about investigate files related to Jeffrey Epstein and her clash with a top FBI official. She's seeking to press ahead with a business-as-usual approach in the face of…
National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodge
The National Park Service is defending its handling of a lightning-sparked wildfire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge. The agency said Tuesday that containment lines were in place and crews were prepared to conduct defensive firing…
The Paramount comics, Colbert and Stewart, are sharp critics of the ’60 Minutes’ deal
NEW YORK (AP) — This isn't a joke. They've made that clear.
CBS “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert condemned parent company Paramount Global's settlement of President Donald Trump's lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” story as a “big fat bribe”…
Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority
President Donald Trump is pushing Republicans in Texas to redraw the state's congressional maps to help ensure the party keeps its majority in the U.S. House in next year's midterm elections. The president’s directive signals part of the…
Trump administration fires 17 immigration court judges across ten states, union says
Seventeen immigration court judges have been fired in recent days. That's according to the union that represents the judges. The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers says 15 judges were dismissed on Friday and…
Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
A federal grand jury has indicted the man accused of fatally shooting a prominent Minnesota state representative and her husband and seriously wounding a state senator and his wife. The indictment handed up Tuesday lists murder, stalking…
University of Michigan faces federal investigation after arrest of 2 Chinese scientists
WASHINGTON (AP) — The University of Michigan is under federal scrutiny after two Chinese scientists linked to the school were separately charged with smuggling biological materials into the United States.
The Education Department on Tuesday…
The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida wants to join a federal lawsuit against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida is seeking to join a federal lawsuit aimed at halting the construction of a new immigration detention facility in the Everglades, which tribal members consider their sacred…
People in Florida neighborhood stop dinner, grab tools to rescue 4 people in plane crash
Residents in a Miami suburb used an ax, fire extinguisher and garden hose to rescue four people from a small plane that crashed into a tree in yet another mishap near a busy South Florida airport.
“It was nothing short of heroic,” Angelo…
Despite scandal and a looming corruption trial, Trayon White wins vote to return to the DC Council
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former D.C. Council member is returning to his seat, five months after he was kicked out for his involvement in a federal bribery investigation.
Trayon White defeated three challengers in a special election Tuesday to…
Do as I say, not as I do: On my failings as an investor
If a knowledgeable observer trained his or her sights on my choices, what are the trouble spots they would identify? Here are some of the biggies.
I hold too much employer stock
I understand the tax implications of this, so I might as well…
Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit reports.
U.S. District Court Judge Sean Jordan of Texas's Eastern…
America’s only rare earth producer gets a boost from Apple and Pentagon agreements
MP Materials, the operator of the only rare earths mine in the United States, has signed a $500 million deal with Apple. The agreement announced Tuesday aims to boost production of magnets used in iPhones, as well as other high tech…
France’s prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economy
PARIS (AP) — France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar — possibly Easter Monday and the day marking the Allied victory over the Nazis — to save money in next year’s…
Independents who want to vote in Pennsylvania’s closed primaries seek help from state’s high court
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Voters hoping to open up Pennsylvania's closed primary system to independents asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to declare the current system violates the state constitution's right to free and fair elections.…
As Waltz faces UN post hearings, an update on the Signal situation that led to his initial ousting
Mike Waltz, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing. The session renews focus on his ousting as national…
Judge says Trump administration can’t use travel ban to keep 80 refugees out of the US
A federal judge barred the Trump administration from using its ban on travelers from some countries to keep 80 already-vetted refugees from entering the United States.
In a decision late Monday, U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead in…
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has kicked off her bid for governor in 2026, highlighting several years of what she considers pushing outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster’s agenda, and an already-formed…
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9 billion in spending cuts
Senate Republicans have advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some $9 billion in previously approved spending. They overcame concerns from some lawmakers about what the rescissions could mean for impoverished people around the…
The Latest: ‘Severance’ and ‘The Studio’ lead Emmy nominations
Nominations for the Emmy Awards were revealed Tuesday in Los Angeles. Two categories were announced early on “CBS Mornings” — the nominees for talk series and reality competition series. Actors Harvey Guillen and Brenda Song later announced…
List of 2025 Emmy nominees in key categories
“Severance” led Emmy nominations with 27 nods Tuesday, and “The Studio” led comedy nominations with 23. No other dramas came close to the dystopian workplace series “Severance.” Leading acting nominations came for Adam Scott and Britt Lower…
Assisted-living home cited for late reports of safety incidents years before fatal fire
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts assisted-living center where nine residents died in a fire was cited for failing to immediately report more than two dozen health and safety incidents, according to regulators' most recent review of…
Employees at the nation’s consumer financial watchdog say it’s become toothless under Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are on at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau across the street from the White House, and employees still get paid. But in practice, the bureau has been mostly inoperable for nearly six months. CFPB employees…
The Latest: Trump administration orders 2,000 National Guard troops to leave LA, some will remain
President Donald Trump’s administration says it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles to support immigration enforcement activities. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell made the announcement…
2 dead in New Jersey after floodwaters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast
Authorities say two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in floodwaters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight. Authorities said Tuesday their names haven't been released yet. Meanwhile,…
Native American teens kayak major US river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon
A group of several dozen Indigenous youth from across the Klamath Basin recently emerged victorious after a month-long journey paddling the Klamath River. The river is newly navigable after a decades-long fight to remove its four dams to…
Capital One, Walmart: A look at some of the consumer cases dropped by the CFPB under Trump
In the nearly six months since the Trump administration has had control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the bureau’s leadership has focused almost exclusively on rolling back any punishments, fines and penalties doled out…
JPMorgan posts strong second quarter numbers, though Dimon warns of tariff, geopolitical risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — JPMorgan’s second-quarter profit fell to $15 billion in second quarter, but the New York bank beat Wall Street expectations. CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday touted another strong performance by the bank, particularly its…
With Epstein conspiracy theories, Trump faces a crisis of his own making
President Donald Trump’s strategy has been to downplay the uproar over the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case as his supporters demand the Justice Department release much-hyped records in the investigation. Trump claimed Tuesday without…
Employees at the nation’s consumer financial watchdog say it’s become toothless under Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are on at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau across the street from the White House, and employees still get paid. But, in practice, the bureau has been mostly inoperable for nearly six months. CFPB…
UK Treasury chief will slash financial services red tape to boost investment
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves said Tuesday that she’ll cut red tape for banks and finance firms so that “informed risk-taking” can help kickstart Britain’s sluggish economy.
The government is trying to regain the economic…
Nissan closes its Oppama plant in Japan to cut costs
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Nissan is closing its flagship factory in Oppama, Japan, to cut costs and moving all its production there to another plant in southwestern Japan.
Vehicle production at the Oppama plant in Kanagawa Prefecture south of…
