WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared for the first time that he wants the U.S. to own the Gaza Strip, unveiling his desire to dismantle the war-ravaged land and create an “economic development,” even if it means deploying U.S. troops in the process. “We will own it and be responsible for dismantling all of…
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Wednesday as the new Environmental Protection Agency administrator. The chamber voted 56-42 in favor of the former New York congressman. Zeldin was nominated by Donald Trump days after his election in November. Zeldin served in Congress for eight years, representing New York’s 1st…
America’s children have continued to lost ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, according to the latest results of an exam known as the nation’s report card. What You Need To Know New results from a national exam find that America’s children have continued to…
WASHINGTON — Rep. Elise Stefanik pledged Tuesday to push President Donald Trump’s “America First” stance if confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and roll out a review of U.S. funding critical for U.N. agencies handling health programs and more around the world. Noting that the U.S. is the largest single contributor to the United Nations,…
BOSTON (AP) — Tens of millions of residents along the East Coast are bracing for several inches of snow Sunday followed by dangerously cold temperatures that will take hold in much of the country from the Northern Plains to the tip of Maine. What You Need To Know Winter storm warnings issued by the National…
WASHINGTON — Outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday defended Biden administration policies on Israel’s war with Hamas after a ceasefire agreement in Gaza was reached, facing protests that interrupted his final news conference at the State Department. What You Need To Know Secretary of State Antony Blinken has defended Biden administration policies on…
WASHINGTON — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio promised on Wednesday to implement President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” vision as secretary of state, vowing in his confirmation hearing that the incoming administration will forge a new path by placing American interests “above all else.” What You Need To Know Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has promised to implement…
WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation picked up last month as prices rose for gas, eggs, and used cars, yet underlying price pressures also showed signs of easing a bit. What You Need To Know U.S. inflation picked up last month as prices rose for gas, eggs, and used cars, yet underlying price pressures also showed signs…
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that flags will fly at full-staff during Monday’s inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. What You Need To Know House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that flags will fly at full-staff during the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump President Joe Biden had ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff…
WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates. What You Need To Know U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high…