Few know Shalanda Young. But she saved the US from the kinds of economic crises Trump now faces
WASHINGTON (AP) — Few Democrats found ways to negotiate with Republicans quite like Shalanda Young — whose work as White House budget director stopped several potential economic crises from erupting. She brokered a 2023 deal to stop
Kristi Noem, Trump’s homeland security pick, faces scrutiny on immigration plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, will face senators Friday at confirmation hearing that will be her first
How Trump’s political and business interests will intersect in the White House
As he assumes the presidency for a second time, Donald Trump brings with him a broad expanse of business relationships and financial entanglements — and the possibility that those associations could influence his decision-making in the White
Border app that became ‘a salvation’ for migrants to legally enter the US may end
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — A nurse who fled Cuba as part of the Caribbean nation’s largest exodus in more than six decades needed a place to stay in Mexico as she waited to legally enter the U.S.
‘American Carnage’: Looking back at Trump’s first inaugural address before his second
Eight years ago, Donald Trump delivered an inaugural address that overshadowed the typical optimism and promises of unity with a dark portrait of national life. His unapologetically populist and nationalistic speech installed the phrases “American Carnage” and
TSMC’s US plant unlikely to get latest chip tech before Taiwan, CEO says
By Wen-Yee Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) – TSMC’s new U.S. plant is unlikely to get the most advanced chip technology before factories in Taiwan due to complex compliance issues, local construction regulations and various permitting requirements, the Taiwanese
Civil rights investigation finds pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police
The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits, a statewide pattern of misconduct that places the public at “serious risk of harm,” according to a scathing report released Thursday by
New York City mayor to meet with Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to meet with Donald Trump in Florida on Friday, another friendly overture to the president-elect by a Democrat awaiting trial on federal corruption charges. The purpose
Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a special representative to Trump’s inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, but he is sending Vice President Han Zheng as his special representative. The decision, announced Friday in China by the foreign ministry, came
Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Plans for colleges to pay athletes directly for their name, image and likeness deals would run afoul of Title IX, the Department of Education said in guidance issued Thursday that adds more confusion
