Democratic Rep. Josh Harder won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Friday, defeating Republican Kevin Lincoln. Harder, who had been a venture capitalist, was first elected in 2018, when he defeated a four-term GOP incumbent. Lincoln is the mayor of Stockton. Democrats have a voter registration advantage in the 9th Congressional District, which is in the Central Valley an...

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A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to overtime pay to millions more salaried workers across the U.S.

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Kennedy "should be deeply concerning to millions of pro-life Americans."

Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru MODERATOR:  I figured we’d do a quick gaggle on background, attributable to an SAO, reading out the Peru meeting and answer any questions you all have. So, [senior administration official], do you want to say anything at the top? SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL:  Sure.  So, President Biden had a very warm meeting…The post

There is rising speculation the tiny South American country of Suriname will emerge as the next Guyana. After years of speculation surrounding the former Dutch colonys petroleum potential, with discoveries in neighboring offshore Guyana pointing to the deeply impoverished country possessing billions of barrels of crude, the first oil recently took a big step closer. The joint partners in Surina...

WASHINGTON (AP) A climate change activist who dumped red powder on a case containing the original copy of the U.S. Constitution was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison for his role in the vandalism...

     During American Education Week, we celebrate the power and promise of our Nation’s public education system, which has empowered so many students to realize their full potential regardless of their zip code.  We show gratitude for educators and staff, who ensure that our schools are filled with hope and possibilities.  And we recommit to ensurin...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been nominated as Health and Human Services secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. We take a look at his plans for shaping America’s health care future. Trump announced his choice for interior secretary Friday. How will that role work on Trumps plan to expand oil drilling? And how does the AI […]

Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.

Wall Street’s main indexes closed lower today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notching their biggest one-day losses in two weeks, on concerns about slower interest-rate cuts and as investors reacted to cabinet picks by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru MODERATOR:  We’ll do this on background, attributed to a senior administration official.  Just a couple minutes to read out the trilat meeting. Do you want to kick us off and provide — SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL:  Sure.  Maybe just a few comments. Just finished the trilateral leaders-level meeting between President Biden, Sout...