Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy to do
A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for nutritious food has been tried before — but it may soon get a boost from new Trump administration
A comprehensive look at DOGE’s firings and layoffs so far
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of federal government employees have been shown the door in the first month of President Donald Trump’s administration as the White House and its Department of Government Efficiency fire both new and career
The Latest: Trump signs executive order to study how to expand IVF
Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to expand access to and reduce costs of in vitro fertilization. He also issued a presidential memorandum calling for “radical transparency requirements” from the government, which he suggested could
US single-family housing starts tumble in January
WASHINGTON(Reuters) – U.S. single-family homebuilding fell sharply in January amid disruptions from snowstorms and freezing temperatures, with a rebound likely to be limited by higher costs from tariffs on imports and elevated mortgage rates. Single-family housing starts,
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection months after saying that it would likely run out of cash early this year. The company, once a rising star on Wall Street, became enmeshed
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 02.19.25
These People: On Presidents’ Day, protestors gathered outside the U.S. Capitol, as well as in Springfield, to protest the Trump Administration. The events were called “Not My Presidents’ Day Rally.” Protestors rally outside Springfield City Hall (KOLR10)
Americans’ confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in air travel and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, according to a new poll, but most still believe air transportation is generally
Trump Media, Rumble sue Brazilian supreme court justice
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s Trump Media & Technology Group and video-sharing platform Rumble sued a Brazilian Supreme Court justice over accusations of illegal censorship on Wednesday. The case comes as the judge, Alexandre de
US displaced China as Germany’s biggest single trading partner last year
BERLIN (AP) — The United States was Germany’s biggest single trading partner last year for the first time since 2015, displacing China from the top spot as exports to the Asian power declined, official figures showed Wednesday.
Illinois governor to back ‘screen-free schools’ and join national trend to ban cellphones in class
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is aiming to improve student achievement, social interaction and the mental health of public school students by proposing a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms, an idea that is rapidly gaining traction nationally
