JOEY CAPPELLETTI and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press
House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain
The Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting.3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA’s Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
The Artemis II spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began.3 months ago
Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Economics Writer
Federal Reserve keeps key rate unchanged even as four officials dissent, most in almost 34 years
The Federal Reserve is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting but signaling it could still cut rates in the coming months, moves that attracted the most dissents since October 1992. The Fed Wednesday kept its short-term rate at 3.6% and retained language in its statement suggesting the next move would be a rate reduction. Three officials dissented in favor of removing the reference to a future cut, while a fourth, Stephen Miran, dissented in favor of an immediate rate cut.3 months ago
Ed White, Associated Press
Man charged with trying to kill Trump at dinner took photo with knife in hotel, investigators say
The man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and kill President Donald Trump took a picture of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier.3 months ago
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Supreme Court sides with anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation
The Supreme Court is siding with a faith-based pregnancy center that raised First Amendment concerns about an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions.3 months ago
Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances
The Supreme Court has struck down Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district.3 months ago
The Associated Press
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich dismissed the DOJ lawsuit with prejudice because, she wrote, “amendment would be legally futile.”3 months ago
GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press
Judge approves OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s criminal sentence, a last step before it dissolves
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has been ordered to pay $225 million in a criminal case related to how it sold its blockbuster opioid painkiller.3 months ago
ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.3 months ago
STEVEN SLOAN and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press
Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington
President Donald Trump and King Charles III have greeted each other warmly as the monarch begins a day of diplomacy in Washington.3 months ago
Matt Ott, AP Business Writer
US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices
U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.3 months ago
Britt Johnson
We don’t talk anymore: Human interaction is on the decline
With everything online people have less of a reason to talk to each other. How is this decline of human interaction affecting mental health?3 months ago
David Bauder, Associated Press
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
Both President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comic joked last week that the first lady had “the glow of an expectant widow.”3 months ago
Associated Press
Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
The Trump administration announced two more payouts Monday for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development.3 months ago
Associated Press
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
Cole Tomas Allen was taken into custody after the attempted assassination of Trump on Saturday night and is being charged in federal court in Washington.3 months ago
Will Weissert, Associated Press
Trump’s many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack
Federal law enforcement officials are evaluating how to proceed with a number of high-profile public events featuring President Donald Trump after the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.3 months ago
Associated Press
‘Michael’ moonwalks to $97 million opening, shattering record for music biopics
"Michael," the big-budget Michael Jackson spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with $97 million in U.S. and Canada theaters.3 months ago
COLLIN BINKLEY, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and DAVID BAUDER, Associated Press
Suspect was armed with multiple weapons at White House correspondents’ dinner
President Donald Trump and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat.3 months ago
Associated Press
Officer killed, another critically injured in Chicago hospital shooting, police say
A police officer died and another was critically injured after a shooting at a Chicago hospital on Saturday, according to officials.3 months ago
Danica Kirka, Associated Press
Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother’s lead in celebrating US-UK bonds
King Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S. on Monday, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations.3 months ago
Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Trump tells Fox News he’s no longer sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for Iran talks
Iran's foreign minister has left Pakistan before U.S. envoys have even arrived for indirect talks on a ceasefire.3 months ago
Associated Press
Appeals court says Trump’s asylum ban at the border is illegal, agreeing with lower court
An appeals court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending asylum access, a key pillar of the Republican president’s plan to crack down on migration at the southern border of the U.S.3 months ago
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark
Late-night votes are an age-old pressure tactic for both major political parties in congress.3 months ago
