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Judge orders federal agencies to release billions of dollars from two Biden-era initiatives

Judge orders federal agencies to release billions of dollars from two Biden-era initiatives

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars meant to finance climate and infrastructure projects across the country. U.S.
Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'

Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he wants to give money and an airplane ticket to any immigrant who is in the country illegally who chooses to “self-deport,” and work to get those who are “good” back in the U.S.
New facility to house asylum seekers in Toronto with mental health services on site

New facility to house asylum seekers in Toronto with mental health services on site

TORONTO — A new facility designed to house and support refugees and asylum seekers in Toronto is set to open next month with a focus on addressing mental health issues.
Sarah Palin makes libel claims against The New York Times to a new jury

Sarah Palin makes libel claims against The New York Times to a new jury

NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin’s 8-year-old defamation claims against The New York Times were being heard anew Tuesday by a Manhattan jury after they were revived by an appeals court last year.
DOGE trumpets unemployment fraud that the government already found years ago

DOGE trumpets unemployment fraud that the government already found years ago

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest government waste touted by billionaire Elon Musk's cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency is hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent unemployment claims it purportedly uncovered.
AP PHOTOS: Immigration Under Trump

AP PHOTOS: Immigration Under Trump

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores is hospitalized hours after announcing 2026 run, campaign says

Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores is hospitalized hours after announcing 2026 run, campaign says

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores of Texas on Tuesday launched a bid to unseat Democratic Rep.
Missouri lawmakers advance proposed repeal of abortion-rights measure approved by voters

Missouri lawmakers advance proposed repeal of abortion-rights measure approved by voters

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
California consumer group sues to block insurers from adding surcharge following LA fires

California consumer group sues to block insurers from adding surcharge following LA fires

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit this week to block insurers from charging California customers for $500 million in costs associated with the deadly Los Angeles fires.
Iowa relies on exports and its senior senator opposes tariffs. Trump is pressuring both

Iowa relies on exports and its senior senator opposes tariffs. Trump is pressuring both

FORT MADISON, Iowa (AP) — A woman in southeast Iowa wasted no time when the floor opened for questions at Republican Sen.