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Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain

Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed open to a Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing online pornography, though the justices could still send it back to a lower court for more consideration of how the age verification measur
Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing

Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowledging the burning of fossil fuels causes climate
Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio still on the hook for $475K fine over misused public funds, judge rules

Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio still on the hook for $475K fine over misused public funds, judge rules

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio must pay a $475,000 fine levied against him for misusing public funds on a police security detail during his failed White House bid, a judge ruled this week, dismissing the ex-mayor’s legal ch
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend

A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington D.C. to perform at various presidential inauguration events over the weekend.
Biden's big semiconductor law will ramp up US chip production -- but at a high cost, report finds

Biden's big semiconductor law will ramp up US chip production -- but at a high cost, report finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping 2022 law, touted by President Joe Biden as a way to revive U.S.
Here's how to watch Biden's farewell address from the Oval Office

Here's how to watch Biden's farewell address from the Oval Office

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday night, a speech designed to highlight his administration's accomplishments over the past four years.

Faiz Shakir, Bernie Sanders' former campaign chief, enters DNC race

NEW YORK (AP) — Faiz Shakir, a progressive strategist who led Vermont Sen.
Industry groups call for help facing U.S. tariffs, offer ideas to limit damage

Industry groups call for help facing U.S. tariffs, offer ideas to limit damage

OTTAWA — Canadian industry groups are calling on the government to protect businesses if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S.
An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect's inauguration

An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect's inauguration

In January 1981, Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan as the new Republican president thanked the Democrat for his administration's help after Reagan resoundingly defeated Carter the previous November.

Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio still on the hook for $475K fine over misused public funds, judge rules

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio must pay a $475,000 fine levied against him for misusing public funds on a police security detail during his failed White House bid, a judge ruled this week, dismissing the ex-mayor’s legal ch