Wisconsin governor says he’s not afraid after Trump official suggests possible arrest
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Friday that every American should be concerned about “chilling” suggestions from President Donald Trump’s top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to
Military parade on Trump’s birthday could include more than 6,500 troops
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military is working on plans that could see more than 6,500 troops, about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington D.C. for twin celebrations of
US EPA plans to reduce staff to 1980s levels, cut budget by $300 million
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday announced plans to reorganize and reduce staffing to 1980s-levels and slash its budget by $300 million in fiscal year 2026. “This reorganization will bring much needed efficiencies to incorporate
Scientific societies say they’ll do national climate assessment after Trump dismissed report authors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two major scientific societies on Friday said they will fill the void from the Trump administration’s dismissal of scientists writing a cornerstone federal report on what climate change is doing to the United States.
Women sue over Georgia law that added cash bail requirements for misdemeanors
ATLANTA (AP) — Two women behind bars in Atlanta sued the state of Georgia on Friday over a recent law that added a cash bail requirement for more crimes, many of them misdemeanors. The lawsuit accuses the
Kentucky man who won Powerball jackpot lands in Florida jail days later
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky Powerball winner was arrested and charged with kicking a police officer in Florida days after he won a $167 million jackpot. James S. Farthing, who goes by Shannon, found out Sunday
US Health Secretary Kennedy to testify before Senate panel May 14
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the U.S. Senate’s health committee on May 14, the panel said on Friday, more than a month after its Republican chairman called him to speak amid
White House seeks to cut TSA funding and boost air, rail safety
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House said on Friday it wants to cut funding for the Transportation Security Administration by $247 million, while boosting spending on rail and air safety. The 2026 budget proposal seeks
7 people are dead after a pickup and tour van collided near Yellowstone, police say
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (AP) — A pickup truck and tour van collision near Yellowstone National Park has killed seven people and injured eight others, Idaho State Police say. The crash happened just before 7:15 p.m. Thursday on
Illinois man sentenced to 53 years for hate crime that killed Palestinian child
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A man from Illinois was sentenced on Friday to 53 years in prison after a jury convicted him of the murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and the severe wounding
