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Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding

Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding

BOSTON (AP) — A second federal judge on Friday ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans.
North Dakota's cloud seeding program draws interest from around the world. Opponents want to end it

North Dakota's cloud seeding program draws interest from around the world. Opponents want to end it

BISMARCK, N.D.
US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's first term

US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's first term

WASHINGTON (AP) — Schools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created during President Donald Trump's first term, with requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students, accord

Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling

The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the former North Dakota governor to spearhead the Republican administration's ambitions to boost fossil fuel production . The vote was 79-18.
Carney vows to kill consumer carbon pricing, shift to green incentives

Carney vows to kill consumer carbon pricing, shift to green incentives

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is backing away from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's consumer carbon pricing regime but will keep industrial pricing in place.
Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message

Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s brash populism has always involved incongruence: the billionaire businessman-politician stirring the passions of millions who, regardless of the U.S.
Robert Santos decides to resign as US Census Bureau director midway through a 5-year term

Robert Santos decides to resign as US Census Bureau director midway through a 5-year term

Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has decided to resign as director of the U.S.
President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House

President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House

President Donald Trump is meeting Friday with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose company designs and supplies the advanced computer chips that play an integral role in developing artificial intelligence.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to perform at Invictus Games' opening ceremony

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to perform at Invictus Games' opening ceremony

VANCOUVER — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has been added to the lineup for the opening ceremonies of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver. Games organizers announced Friday that the English vocalist will perform at B.C. Place Stadium on Feb.
Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president's Interior pick

Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president's Interior pick

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — When North Dakota's petroleum association was going to hold a banquet honoring top fracking executives last year, it turned to Gov. Doug Burgum.
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