LAS VEGAS (AP) – Presidential candidates visiting Nevada often focus on talking about immigration when courting Hispanic voters. But advocates say Nevada Latinos who are…
Facebook $5 billion fine insufficient, critics charge
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday slapped Facebook with a record $5 billion fine for mishandling consumer data, but privacy analysts and Washington lawmakers were…
White House, congressional leaders urge lawmakers to support $1.37 trillion budget deal
The White House and congressional leaders in both parties urged lawmakers Tuesday to support a two-year, $1.37 trillion budget deal that dramatically increases spending and…
House Democrats still not ready to pursue impeachment of Trump
Rep. Peter DeFazio voted “present” last week on an attempt to impeach President Trump, but that doesn’t mean he’s opposed to the idea. The Oregon…
Hawaii Mauna Kea telescope protests rage on as court refuses to block project
It was supposed to be a plum for Hawaii: a telescope powerful enough to peer back almost to the origins of the universe. But instead…
Aaron Zebley, Robert Mueller’s former chief of staff, to assist with House testimony
Former special counsel Robert Mueller will have a sidekick Wednesday when he testifies to House lawmakers. Aaron Zebley, Mr. Mueller’s former chief of staff and…
Australia to ban extremists from coming home
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia is set to pass laws as early as Wednesday that would allow the government to prevent suspected extremists from returning home…
Democrats to hold mock Robert Mueller hearing
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee will hold a mock hearing behind closed doors Tuesday as they prepare for former special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony…
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum gets $25 million upgrade
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — It’s not easy for small-town presidential libraries to keep up these days with behemoths like the ones for Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton…
Trump plastic straws selling like hotcakes
The Trump reelection campaign has raised more than $200,000 by selling about 140,000 plastic straws in just four days, campaign manager Brad Parscale tweeted Monday.…