Politics

EPA kills Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy for lower-income households

By Alexa St. John, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

It's the latest Trump administration move hindering the nation’s shift to cleaner energy.

Trump energizes conservative Christians with religious policies and assaults on cultural targets

By Peter Smith, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has repeatedly delivered for the conservative Christians who form the bedrock of his Republican support.

Trump wants to change how the Census Bureau collects data

By Josh Boak, Mike Schneider, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to change how the Census Bureau collects data, seeking to exclude immigrants in the United States illegally.

Vance visiting Indiana as Trump urges GOP-led states to redistrict

By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press

As President Donald Trump pressures Republican states to reopen the process of redistricting mid cycle, Vice President JD Vance is set to meet with GOP leaders in Indiana.

Funding freeze could set research back years, Harvard scientists say

By Leah Willingham, Michael Casey, Associated Press

“It's like we have been creating a state-of-the-art telescope to explore the universe, and now we don’t have money to launch it.”…

Sen. Cornyn: FBI has agreed to help find Texas lawmakers

By Associated Press

The Texas Republican isn't saying just how the FBI might help state law enforcement find the legislators who left Texas to block a vote on new redistricting maps. He had requested federal help on Tuesday.

Trump says Intel's CEO must resign, sending its stock tumbling

By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

President Donald Trump made a social media post after Sen. Tom Cotton sent a letter to Intel Chairman Frank Yeary expressing concern over CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s investments and ties to semiconductor firms that are reportedly linked to the Chinese Communist…

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect just as U.S. economic pain is surfacing

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The higher import taxes are part of his strategy to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and encourage foreign investment in America.

U.S. applications for jobless benefits up modestly but remain at a healthy level

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 2 rose by 7,000 to 226,000, slightly more than the 219,000 new applications analysts forecast.

Trump says he plans to put 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costs

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age.