Politics

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth , President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, publicly faced senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans — about his “unconventional” resume.

Jan 15, 2025 6:19 AM Read more >

US must not become complacent to a growing terrorism threat, a Counterterrorism Center official says

McLEAN, Va. (AP) — Brett Holmgren got woken up early on New Year's Day by alerts that a driver had plowed into a crowd of revelers in New Orleans . The rampage, which killed 14 people, was the deadliest attack on U.S.

Jan 15, 2025 6:15 AM Read more >

Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi , prepares for questioning from senators on Wednesday, only about 2 in 10 U.S.

Jan 15, 2025 5:26 AM Read more >

Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi , prepares for questioning from senators on Wednesday, only about 2 in 10 U.S.

Jan 15, 2025 5:02 AM Read more >

Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights , regulation of online content and the protection of children.

Jan 15, 2025 4:15 AM Read more >

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

OTTAWA — The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.

Jan 15, 2025 2:00 AM Read more >

Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ+ community

EDMONTON — Alberta's human rights tribunal has dismissed a gender discrimination complaint against an Edmonton 911 operator, but the LGBTQ+ advocate who lodged it expects the ruling will lead to justice for others.

Jan 15, 2025 2:00 AM Read more >

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won't back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state.

Jan 14, 2025 10:35 PM Read more >

Biden promised to turn the page on Trump. Now he's being replaced by him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden promised nothing short of a national exorcism when he took office. He wanted to “restore the soul" of the country and prove that Donald Trump was only a footnote in the American story, not its next chapter.

Jan 14, 2025 10:24 PM Read more >

John Ratcliffe, tapped by Trump to lead the CIA, will face questioning in the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday will question President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA on his vision for America's premier spy agency.

Jan 14, 2025 10:19 PM Read more >