Politics

Fear of mass deportations pose new challenges for educators across the country

By Bianca Vázquez Toness, Associated Press

Educators and legal observers say children of immigrants may avoid school out of fear.

Ohio Gov. DeWine signs bill restricting transgender students' use of bathrooms

By Julie Carr Smyth, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

The announcement Wednesday adds to a string of recent bills affecting transgender people nationally.

Biden pushes to fill federal judicial vacancies before Trump takes over

By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat

In the final weeks of this Congress, Democrats are making a push to confirm a number of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

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Some worry no-fault divorce could change under Trump after Vance said divorce is too easily accessible

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to “pull the trigger” while they still can ever since Trump won the election.

Transition team investigates top Trump adviser over pay-to-play allegations

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

A lawyer on Trump’s transition team has investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles or influence in the new administration.

WATCH: Biden to deliver remarks on possible ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden is expected to deliver remarks on the ceasefire at 2:30 p.m. ET. Watch in the player above.

Trump's tariffs could speed up China's shift to new markets and offshore factories

By Simina Mistreanu, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to sharply raise tariffs on all Chinese imports and close some loopholes Chinese exporters currently use to sell their products more cheaply in the U.S.

Mexico's president says she may impose tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs

By Associated Press

Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican goods.

What does Trump's latest tariff plan mean for the U.S.?

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

On Monday, Trump sent shockwaves across the nation's northern and southern borders, vowing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, as well as China, as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.