Washington news

Mexico’s economy secretary to meet with Trump officials in US to talk trade

MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said Tuesday that he will meet with Trump administration officials in Washington…

2 months ago

The USAID shutdown is upending livelihoods for nonprofit workers, farmers and other Americans

WASHINGTON -- There's the executive in a U.S. supply-chain company whose voice breaks while facing the next round of calls…

2 months ago

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

WASHINGTON -- Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, threatening health care coverage for some of the…

2 months ago

Schools around the US confront anxiety over Trump’s actions on immigration

In Fresno, California, social media rumors about impending immigration raids at the city's schools left some parents panicking — even…

3 months ago

North Korea slams U.S. and Asian rivals for ‘absurd’ denuclearization plans

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea on Tuesday criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal…

3 months ago

Ex-Watergate prosecutor urges judge to reject request to drop charges against NYC mayor

NEW YORK -- A former Watergate prosecutor on Monday urged the federal judge presiding over the prosecution of New York…

3 months ago

Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air…

3 months ago

Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge Trump 2.0

WASHINGTON -- His group spent nearly $1 million on ads opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead…

3 months ago

Trump nominates Ed Martin, an ally who defended Jan. 6 rioters, to stay as top DC federal prosecutor

WASHINGTON -- Conservative activist Ed Martin, who echoed Donald Trump's baseless claims of a stolen 2020 election and defended Jan.…

3 months ago

The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess

NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is the president, but billionaire Elon Musk is the focus for…

3 months ago