US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products

BANGKOK (AP) To safeguard American renewable energy companies, the Biden administration intends to increase tariffs on…

Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America

Washington (AP) President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is appointing Kari Lakeas as director…

South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance and denies rebellion charges

South Korea’s SEOUL (AP) The president of South Korea has refuted accusations of insurrection and defended…

Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82

Iowa’s DES MOINES (AP) Jim Leach, a former U.S. Representative who led the National Endowment for…

Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge

Washington (AP) On Wednesday, a defendant in a misdemeanor assault allegation entered a not guilty plea…

Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal

NEW ORLEANS (AP) In response to a complaint filed by a well-known local climate activist, a…

Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026

WASHINGTON (AP)—In an attempt to secure a majority at the federal agency for the first two…

Florida lawmakers propose rolling back gun control laws passed after Parkland shooting

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Two bills introduced by Republican state lawmakers in Florida would repeal gun…

Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

Washington (AP) As he worked to secure enough votes for confirmation, Pete Hegseth, the president-elect Donald…

Palestinians urge support for UN resolutions demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire

United Nations (AP) In response to Israel’s effort to ban the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees,…