Skip to content

Politics

Minnesota House Democratic and GOP leaders reach a power-sharing agreement

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic and Republican leaders of the Minnesota House reached a power-sharing agreement Wednesday night to end a three-week stalemate the state's chief justice said left the chamber “completely dysfunctional.
Canada, U.S. women's hockey teams not focused on booing ahead of Rivalry Series

Canada, U.S. women's hockey teams not focused on booing ahead of Rivalry Series

HALIFAX — The Canadian and American national women’s hockey teams aren’t worried about the current political climate overshadowing Game 4 of the Rivalry Series.
The Latest: Protesters across the US rally against Trump and the shuttering of USAID

The Latest: Protesters across the US rally against Trump and the shuttering of USAID

A movement to oppose President Donald Trump organized under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, is looking to spark nationwide protests on Wednesday.
Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump's policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk

Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump's policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk

Demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S.
In their own words: What Trump said about Gaza and how top administration officials contradicted him

In their own words: What Trump said about Gaza and how top administration officials contradicted him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Trump administration voices on Wednesday contradicted some of the comments the president made a day earlier about the U.S.
Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules

Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have abandoned or scaled back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
New Attorney General Pam Bondi orders review of Trump cases as she takes over the Justice Dept.

New Attorney General Pam Bondi orders review of Trump cases as she takes over the Justice Dept.

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday ordered a review of the federal prosecution of Donald Trump as she unveiled a series of directives designed to overhaul a Justice Department the president claims is biased against conserva
Encampments, disability payments, highway tolls: Ontario parties talk affordability

Encampments, disability payments, highway tolls: Ontario parties talk affordability

Ontario's main political parties pivoted to affordability measures Wednesday, as the threat of U.S. tariffs took a back seat on the campaign trail.
West Point shuts down clubs for women and students of color in response to Trump's DEI policies

West Point shuts down clubs for women and students of color in response to Trump's DEI policies

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — The U.S. Military Academy has disbanded a dozen West Point cadet clubs centered on ethnicity, gender, race and sexuality in response to the Trump administration's push to eliminate diversity programs throughout government.
IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can't take buyout until after the taxpayer filing deadline

IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can't take buyout until after the taxpayer filing deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline, according to a letter sent Wednesday to IRS employees.