Tag: United States government
GOP seeks political opening amid tense Israel-Hamas fighting
WASHINGTON — Republicans trying to drive a wedge between Democrats and chip away at President Joe Biden’s support are zeroing in on the violence...
Fed officials in April cautioned about inflation pressures
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials at their April meeting reaffirmed the view that the central bank's ultra-low interest rate remained the best policy approach,...
Former Maui Pineapple workers receive $4.8M after abuse case
<p>HONOLULU — The U.S. government has collected more than half of a $8.1 million court judgement awarded six years ago to 54 Thai farmworkers...
Automakers, union tell workers to keep wearing masks at work
<p>SILVER SPRING, Md. — Don't ditch those masks yet, autoworkers.</p>
<p>A...
Navajo Nation surpasses Cherokee to become largest US tribe
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation has by far the largest land mass of any Native American tribe in the country. Now, it's boasting...
FTC sues Frontier for delivering internet that’s too slow
The Federal Trade Commission and six states are suing Frontier Communications for not delivering the internet speeds it promised customers and charging them for...
Republicans vie for Trump’s blessing in Ohio Senate primary
<p>CINCINNATI — One candidate has been circulating a who's-done-more-for-Donald Trump scorecard. Footage of a waving Trump was dropped without context into a TV ad...
House rebukes spa attacks as reminder of anti-Asian violence
<p>WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led House on Wednesday approved a resolution condemning attacks in March that killed six women of Asian descent at Atlanta-area massage...
AP Interview: Disinformation concerns mail voting expert
ATLANTA — Amber McReynolds, CEO of The National Vote at Home Institute, helped state and local election officials prepare for the record number of...
Marlins, Rays fans no longer need masks at home games
MIAMI — Baseball fans in Florida won't be required to wear masks the next time they watch the Miami Marlins or the Tampa Bay...