2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (545+ words) A California couple’s surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child who was born with a serious heart defect. McKenna West filed the…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (808+ words) Economists and other political observers are voicing concerns about the potential effects on inflation and the national balance sheet. Taken together, it’s a swift reaction that makes clear that Trump’s dubious election-year gambit is likely little more than another grand…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (884+ words) They spent the first night denouncing Democrats as extremists before Trump capped Wednesday with a speech saying the choice this election is “very, very simple” and making the outlandish promise of $5,000 to each American adult, if his party wins. Such…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (823+ words) President Donald Trump has pledged to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. The dubious promise would likely cost more than $1 trillion and require congressional approval, and would further exacerbate…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (171+ words) Toronto Star Death toll rises to 16 in landslides in southeastern China Edmonton Oilers lose support of superfan ‘Mama Stanley’ after Formenton signing Florida man faces execution for 1996 killing connected to ‘Hog Trail Murders’ in woods Associated Press journalists…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (927+ words) Many party members, including those facing tight races, are skipping the two-day affair, citing conflicting obligations or balking at demands that they pony up for access. Others are hoping an appearance alongside Trump will put them in the national spotlight…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (558+ words) Trump has said he wanted to channel the kind of political extravaganza that each party holds every four years to formally nominate a presidential candidate and showcase their vision for the country. There’s even going to be a huge drop…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1221+ words) As first-of-their-kind festivities open Wednesday, Trump wants to stoke his core supporters’ enthusiasm by making Election Day on Nov. 3 all about himself — a referendum on his record at an event he conceived to help his party, even if he’s not…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (549+ words) The proposal, set for a vote Tuesday, would reduce the number of polling locations across booming Tarrant County, which borders Dallas and includes Fort Worth. County officials say the plan would save resources by eliminating low-turnout sites, noting voters would…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (411+ words) President Donald Trump is pictured during the playing of the national anthem at the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Washington. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool) As if there was any doubt, Republicans…...