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How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling

How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly now that the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue unwinding her department.
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has kicked off her bid for governor in 2026, highlighting several years of what she considers pushing outgoing Gov.
Quebec urged to reconsider $30M fine against college over English-language enrolment

Quebec urged to reconsider $30M fine against college over English-language enrolment

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is being urged to show leniency toward a Montreal college facing a $30-million fine for enrolling too many students in its English-language programs.

Iraqi oil field on fire after drone strike during attacks in Kurdish region

BAGHDAD (AP) — An oil field in Iraq 's Dohuk province was set ablaze Tuesday after being struck by a drone. It is the latest in a series of similar attacks launched recently against oil facilities in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region .
After meeting with Trump, Nvidia CEO says the sale of AI chip is back on in China

After meeting with Trump, Nvidia CEO says the sale of AI chip is back on in China

BANGKOK (AP) — Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence to China.
Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under Trump

Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are on at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau across the street from the White House, and employees still get paid. But, in practice, the bureau has been mostly inoperable for nearly six months.
Book Review: 'The Mission' reveals troubling political meddling in CIA after 9/11

Book Review: 'The Mission' reveals troubling political meddling in CIA after 9/11

The meeting place of facts, ego, ignorance and politics typically is a messy arena as Tim Weiner illustrates over and over in this powerful account of the Central Intelligence Agency actions since the 9/11 attacks.
The Latest: Supreme Court will allow mass layoffs at Education Department

The Latest: Supreme Court will allow mass layoffs at Education Department

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees .
Trump administration says it won't publish major climate change reports on NASA website as promised

Trump administration says it won't publish major climate change reports on NASA website as promised

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday took another step to make it harder to find major, legally mandated scientific assessments of how climate change is endangering the nation and its people.
Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the letters he sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and other leaders about new tariff rates are "the deals," as Carney prepares to meet with his cabinet on tariffs and the trade negotiations.
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