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Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations involving Trump have cost more than $9 million

Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations involving Trump have cost more than $9 million

Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations of former President Donald Trump's retention of classified records and efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election have cost more than $9 million over the first several months, according to documen
Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor's latest effort to curb border crossings

Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor's latest effort to curb border crossings

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Texas began rolling out what is set to become a new floating barrier on the Rio Grande on Friday in the latest escalation of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar effort to secure the U.S.
Conservatives say parties reach agreement on terms for foreign interference inquiry

Conservatives say parties reach agreement on terms for foreign interference inquiry

OTTAWA, Ill. — The Conservatives said all parties agreed Friday on the scope for a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds brief meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds brief meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed carbon emissions and the strike by B.C. port workers during a brief meeting Friday with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Biden takes aim at 'junk' insurance, vowing to save money for consumers being played as 'suckers'

Biden takes aim at 'junk' insurance, vowing to save money for consumers being played as 'suckers'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday rolled out a new set of initiatives to reduce health care costs: a crackdown on what he called “junk” insurance plans that play consumers as ‘suckers,' new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin says he's not running for open US Senate seat

Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin says he's not running for open US Senate seat

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, a congressman from the suburbs of the nation’s capital, announced Friday he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat that is opening with the retirement of Sen. Ben Cardin.
Jay Monahan to return to PGA Tour commissioner role after month break

Jay Monahan to return to PGA Tour commissioner role after month break

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is returning to work just over a month after he stepped away for a “medical situation,” saying a two-year battle that ended in a surprise agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf had been “grueling for all of us.
U.S. trade envoy presses Canada on digital services tax, home shopping obligations

U.S. trade envoy presses Canada on digital services tax, home shopping obligations

WASHINGTON — Canada, the United States and Mexico wrapped up a two-day status report on their shared continental trade agreement Friday as the deal that replaced NAFTA passed its three-year anniversary.
North Dakota election official challenges mail ballot counting law in Trump-aligned group's lawsuit

North Dakota election official challenges mail ballot counting law in Trump-aligned group's lawsuit

BISMARCK, N.D.
Trump blasts DeSantis in Iowa, says GOP rival 'despises' the state's ethanol

Trump blasts DeSantis in Iowa, says GOP rival 'despises' the state's ethanol

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Campaigning in Iowa, former President Donald Trump attacked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as an enemy of corn-based ethanol in his largest campaign event in the leadoff caucus state in nearly four months.
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