Politics

From Trump tariffs to social programs, Mexico’s first female president takes stock in address

By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has celebrated her government’s handling of tumultuous relations with the Trump administration in her first state of the nation address.

Deep in the Swedish forest, Esrange Space Center is part of Europe’s hope to compete in the space race

By Stefanie Dazio, Malin Haarala, Associated Press

The state-owned Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden, is among the sites building out orbital rocket programs to allow Europe to advance in the global space race and launch satellites from the continent's mainland.

Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis’ legacy of welcome

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Rev. James Martin says Leo told him Monday that he intended to continue Pope Francis' policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy.

Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with conversations among Senate Republicans about changing the chamber's rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on President Donald Trump's nominations.

A downturn in international travel to the U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warn

By Rio Yamat, Associated Press

Tourism experts say the downward trend that emerged after President Donald Trump returned to the White House shows no immediate signs of reversing. They say factors like Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies and rhetoric have made international tourists feel unwelcome.

Public media stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts

By David Bauder, Associated Press

When Congress decided this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, it left some 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations, each with unique issues related to their communities and history, to figure out what that means.

Noem confirms more ICE resources are heading to Chicago for immigration crackdown

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday said that the Trump administration will soon expand immigration operations in Chicago, confirming plans for a stepped up presence of federal agents in the nation's third-largest city as President Donald Trump continues to…

Rudy Giuliani recovering from injuries after New Hampshire car crash, his spokesperson says

By Jack Brook, Associated Press

Giuliani's vehicle was struck from behind while traveling on a highway Saturday evening, according to a statement posted on X by Michael Ragusa, Giuliani's head of security.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s deportation flights for Guatemalan children

By Valerie Gonzalez, Rebecca Santana, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

With migrant children waiting on tarmacs to be sent to their native Guatemala, a federal judge on Sunday temporarily blocked the flights, siding with attorneys for the children who said the government was breaking laws and sending their clients to…

Can RFK Jr. take COVID vaccines off the market? Here’s what vaccine law experts say

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy can’t unilaterally ban COVID-19 vaccines, although access may be more limited this fall. Federal rules outline the vaccine license revocation process, and experts said a ban attempt would likely face legal challenge.