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New Jersey voters are set to pick a successor to late congressman in special election

New Jersey voters are set to pick a successor to late congressman in special election

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Voters in northern New Jersey are set to settle a special U.S. House election to fill the seat that opened when Rep. Donald Payne Jr. died earlier this year.
As Jimmy Carter nears his 100th birthday, a musical gala celebrates the 'rock-and roll president'

As Jimmy Carter nears his 100th birthday, a musical gala celebrates the 'rock-and roll president'

ATLANTA (AP) — A range of stars from the stage, screen and sport paid tribute Tuesday to former President Jimmy Carter ahead of his 100th birthday, the eclectic lineup meant to highlight the 39th president’s emphasis on human rights and his love of m
John Thune is striving to be the next Republican Senate leader, but can he rise in Trump's GOP?

John Thune is striving to be the next Republican Senate leader, but can he rise in Trump's GOP?

MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — The gold-leafed ceilings and crystal chandeliers of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort are a long way from the small town of Murdo, South Dakota, where Sen. John Thune grew up.
Speaker Johnson takes another crack at spending bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters

Speaker Johnson takes another crack at spending bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday on Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal that links the funding of the federal government for the new budget year with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vot
John Thune is striving to be the next Republican Senate leader, but can he rise in Trump's GOP?

John Thune is striving to be the next Republican Senate leader, but can he rise in Trump's GOP?

MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — The gold-leafed ceilings and crystal chandeliers of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort are a long way from the small town of Murdo, South Dakota, where Sen. John Thune grew up.
Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years

Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — Having all but tamed inflation, the Federal Reserve is poised to do something Wednesday it hasn’t done in more than four years: Cut its benchmark interest rate, a step that should lead to lower borrowing costs for consumers and busi
Trump holds first event since an apparent assassination attempt while Harris does a rare interview

Trump holds first event since an apparent assassination attempt while Harris does a rare interview

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday made his first public appearance since Sunday’s second apparent assassination attempt against him, speaking to an crowd chanting “God bless Trump!” and “Fight, Fight, Fight” as U.S.
Facing loss of Alberta funding, halt of planned Calgary Green Line could cost $2.1B

Facing loss of Alberta funding, halt of planned Calgary Green Line could cost $2.1B

EDMONTON — Calgary city council has voted to end work on Calgary's first phase of its long-sought $6.2-billion Green Line light rail transit project at a cost of at least $2.1 billion.
Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories

Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories

DETROIT (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated false claims that Chinese automakers are putting up large factories in Mexico, vowing during a stop in the automaking state of Michigan to slap 200% tariffs on any vehicles the unbuilt
Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says

Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida law enforcement officials will launch their own criminal investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that will run parallel to the federal probe, Gov.
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