Washington & Politics

AP FACT CHECK: Trump stokes Jan. 6 conspiracy theories

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WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is falsely describing the circumstances of Ashli Babbitt's death as he foments conspiracy theories about the siege of...

Swimming app operators say Wisconsin regulators are all wet

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MADISON, Wis. — The operators of a startup that allows private homeowners to rent their swimming pools by the hour said Wednesday that Wisconsin...

Powell says inflation, though elevated, will likely moderate

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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested Wednesday that inflation, which has been surging as the recovery strengthens, “will likely remain elevated in...

Going abroad? US government says passport waits top 3 months

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WASHINGTON — Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports. ...

UK inflation rises to highest level in nearly 3 years

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LONDON — Official figures show inflation in the U.K. rising to its highest level in nearly three years because of increases in the prices...

Rail officials push 15-year plan to boost Northeast Corridor

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WASHINGTON — As Congress eyes an infrastructure package, a coalition of transportation agencies and Amtrak on Wednesday released a 15-year plan of rail improvements...

Swimming app operators say Wisconsin regulators are all wet

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MADISON, Wis. — The operators of a startup that allows private homeowners to rent their swimming pools by the hour said Wednesday that Wisconsin...

France cautiously celebrates Bastille Day, clouded by virus

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PARIS — Bastille Day is back, sort of. France celebrated its...

Harris to host Merkel before chancellor’s talks with Biden

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WASHINGTON — In a meeting intended to reflect the importance of U.S.-German ties, Kamala Harris will hold talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel at the...

Iran foreign ministry: Iran kidnap plot is ‘imaginary story’

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NEW YORK — An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that accusations by U.S. authorities that Iran is plotting to kidnap Iranians abroad who...