Former US Sen. Alan K. Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years ...
The Latest: Senate has just hours left to avoid a partial government shutdown
The Senate is finding itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare ...
After bitter defeats last year, Ohio Democrats are biding time as GOP moves full swing into 2026
Once Brown's plans are known, plenty of other Democrats will be ready to go, predicted Greg Beswick, a former Ohio Democratic ...
Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was preparing Friday to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison ...
Dozens of Syrian Druze make a rare visit to Israeli-controlled Golan Heights
Over half of the roughly 1 million Druze worldwide live in Syria. Most other Druze live in Lebanon and Israel and the Golan ...
Trump will visit the Justice Department, months after his criminal prosecutions were dismissed
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to visit the Justice Department on Friday to rally support for his ...
Bridgeport halts investigation into leaked absentee ballot box footage without 'conclusive answer'
Bridgeport suspends a $148K investigation into leaked municipal security camera footage of absentee ballot handling, citing ...
Why UConn's Geno Auriemma needs his post players during March Madness: 'We can mix and match'
The UConn women's basketball team has thrived with its smaller lineup this season, but Geno Auriemma believes a bigger ...
Former central banker Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's new prime minister
TORONTO (AP) — Former central banker Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday. Carney, 59, replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January ...
Hundreds of federal offices could begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest, internal records show
A law signed by former President Joe Biden before he left office in January directed agencies to measure the true occupancy ...
Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will ...
Judge declares mistrial in 2020 Bridgeport murder at club managed by city councilwoman
A judge has declared a mistrial in murder case of Charles Young, accused of killing Nyair Nixon in 2020 at the Keystone club ...