Biden nominates former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew to serve as ambassador to Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has nominated former Treasury secretary Jacob Lew to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, the White...
DeSantis won’t meet with Biden during president’s trip to survey Idalia damage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' office said Friday that he has “no plans” to meet with President Joe Biden when...
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Rhode Island’s special primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — A crowded field of candidates will be on the ballot in Rhode Island on Tuesday with an eye on replacing former...
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah’s special congressional primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Republicans will compete in a special primary election in Utah next week for their party’s nomination to replace U.S. Rep....
US will regulate nursing home staffing for first time, but proposal lower than many...
NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government will, for the first time, dictate staffing levels at nursing homes, the Biden administration said Friday, responding...
Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total request to $16...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House will seek an additional $4 billion to address natural disasters as part of its supplemental funding request —...
After years of fighting, a praying football coach got his job back. Now he’s...
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — An assistant high school football coach in Washington state who lost his job during a controversy over his public post-game...
US hits North Korean and Russian accused of supporting North Korea’s ballistics missile program
WASHINGTON (AP) — In response to North Korea's failed launch of a spy satellite last week, the U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on two...
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The attending physician to Congress said Thursday that he had cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue with his planned...
Wisconsin’s new liberal Supreme Court justice hasn’t heard a case but Republicans may impeach
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Even before the newly elected justice who gave liberals a one-seat majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has heard a...