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Economy|US

Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt grew defensive over the White House’s handling of the economy in exchanges with reporters Thursday, standing by President Donald Trump’s comments that parents should “give up” certain products this Christmas if they have affordability concerns and insisting things have improved under Trump’s watch. The exchange kicked off when CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked about the president's comment Tuesday to an audience in Pennsylvania about cutting back on purchases. “You don’t need 37 dolls for your daughter. Two or three is nice,” the president said.

December 11, 2025
Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy
Economy

This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares of them are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump

December 12, 2025
This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Time magazine to name its person of the year for 2025

Time magazine is set to name its person of the year for 2025

December 11, 2025
Time magazine to name its person of the year for 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes

Members of Congress now know that the U.S. military fired upon two people clinging to the wreckage of a boat allegedly carrying drugs — and they want answers

December 05, 2025
What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes
Political|Sports|US|World

FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport

FIFA gives its new peace prize to President Donald Trump

December 05, 2025
FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship

December 05, 2025
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
Uncategorized

Rep. Cuellar speaks out after Trump announces pardon

After President Donald Trump announced he's pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), the congressman told reporters he will still seek reelection as a Democrat. In 2024, Cuellar and his wife were charged with accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities in an alleged scheme that took place from late 2014 through at least November 2021, according to the indictment. Cuellar has denied any wrongdoing by him and his wife.

December 03, 2025
Rep. Cuellar speaks out after Trump announces pardon
Crime|US|World

California launches portal for public to report alleged ICE wrongdoing

California has launched an online portal to allow the public to send videos, photos and other evidence of possible crimes committed by federal immigration agents,

December 03, 2025
California launches portal for public to report alleged ICE wrongdoing
Crime|Political|US|World

Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration

The Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, killing one, will face first-degree murder charges for

November 28, 2025
Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent says US Treasury working to cut off federal benefits to 'illegal aliens'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that the U.S.

November 28, 2025
Bessent says US Treasury working to cut off federal benefits to 'illegal aliens'
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results

Donald Trump’s doctor says the president had MRI imaging on his heart and abdomen in October as part of a preventative screening for men his age

November 30, 2025
Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results
Business|Economy|Political

Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset

Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset

December 02, 2025
Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is citing the “fog of war” in defending a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea in early September

December 02, 2025
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat
Business|Economy|Food|World

Cargill says it does not plan to close US beef processing plants

Cargill Inc has no immediate plans to close its U.S. beef processing plants, the company said on Wednesday, days after meatpacker Tyson Foods announced it would

November 26, 2025
Cargill says it does not plan to close US beef processing plants
Crime|US|World

US judge orders Trump administration to provide bond hearings to detained migrants

By Daniel Wiessner -A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by U.S. immigration authorities

November 25, 2025
US judge orders Trump administration to provide bond hearings to detained migrants
Crime

Uncertainty grips US attorney’s office in Virginia after judge tosses James Comey and Letitia James cases

Uncertainty grips US attorney’s office in Virginia after judge tosses James Comey and Letitia James cases

November 25, 2025
Uncertainty grips US attorney’s office in Virginia after judge tosses James Comey and Letitia James cases
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up

Best Buy is raising its profit and sales expectations ahead of the holiday shopping season after a strong third quarter

November 25, 2025
Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Political

Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts

A task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests

November 24, 2025
Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US

Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church

Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry says God set him free when he was pardoned by President Donald Trump

November 23, 2025
Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church
Crime|US|World

Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliver

The Justice Department is on the clock to release files relating to Jeffrey Epstein after President Donald Trump signed a measure passed by Congress

November 22, 2025
Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliver
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense initiative is facing significant delays, hampered by the 43-day government shutdown and lack of a clear plan to

November 21, 2025
Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome missile shield
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump says he's agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the plane’s vaunted American technology

November 19, 2025
What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia
Crime|US

Tennessee governor to keep National Guard in Memphis while state appeals ruling

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's office says the National Guard will continue supporting a crime-fighting task force ordered by President Donald Trump in Memphis while state lawyers appeal a judge's order that blocked the troops from operating in the city

November 18, 2025
Tennessee governor to keep National Guard in Memphis while state appeals ruling
Education|US

Trump administration accelerates push to dismantle Education Department as it offloads work to other agencies

Trump administration accelerates push to dismantle Education Department as it offloads work to other agencies

November 18, 2025
Trump administration accelerates push to dismantle Education Department as it offloads work to other agencies
Business|Political|Technology|World

Court settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate US public radio system

National Public Radio will receive approximately $36 million in government funding to operate the nation’s public radio interconnection system under the terms of a court settlement

November 18, 2025
Court settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate US public radio system
Business|Economy|Travel|World

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

The Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

November 13, 2025
FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work
Economy|Education|Health|Political

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

November 12, 2025
More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on political norms

November 11, 2025
Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump