Politics

New Jersey's GOP primary for governor could pivot on Trump, a part-time resident

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The most important Republican in New Jersey's race for governor this year might well be a part-time resident of Bedminster who burnished his reputation and his brand near the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Mar 29, 2025 6:59 AM Read more >

Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US history

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump's order accusing the Smithsonian Institution of not reflecting American history notes correctly that the country's Founding Fathers declared that “all men are created equal.

Mar 29, 2025 6:20 AM Read more >

Takeaways about groups working to identify and report foreign student protesters

When President Donald Trump signed an order calling for the deportation of foreign students who participated in “pro-jihadist” protests of the war in Gaza, some supporters of the crackdown were already working to identify targets for expulsion.

Mar 28, 2025 10:17 PM Read more >

Private groups work to identify and report student protesters for possible deportation

NEW YORK (AP) — When a protester was caught on video in January at a New York rally against Israel, only her eyes were visible between a mask and headscarf.

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New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With the promise of newer, cheaper nuclear power on the horizon, U.S.

Mar 28, 2025 10:08 PM Read more >

Kristi Noem refused to say who financed some of her travel. It was taxpayers who were on the hook

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — As then-Gov. Kristi Noem crisscrossed the country — stumping for President Donald Trump and boosting her political profile beyond her home state — she refused to reveal what her extensive travel was costing taxpayers.

Mar 28, 2025 10:02 PM Read more >

Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson in financial conspiracy case

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson on Friday, just hours before Watson was due to report to prison for a nearly 10-year sentence in a financial conspiracy case.

Mar 28, 2025 8:21 PM Read more >

Disciplinary hearing results in admonishment for former Canada coach John Herdman

A disciplinary committee hearing into John Herdman, triggered by the Olympic drone-spying scandal, has concluded with the former Canada coach receiving a written admonishment.

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Satanist leader's attempt to hold Black Mass in Kansas Statehouse sparks chaos and 4 arrests

TOPEKA, Kan.

Mar 28, 2025 7:47 PM Read more >

Columbia University's interim president steps down and returns to former post

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University’s interim president Katrina Armstrong has resigned, returning to her post running the New York school’s medical center.

Mar 28, 2025 7:44 PM Read more >