California revokes 17,000 driver’s licenses. But the state disputes it is over immigration concerns
California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after the Trump administration raised concerns about people in the country illegally receiving licenses to drive a semitruck or a bus. But Gov. Gavin Newsom said
Ex-aide to California governor indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra. Dana
US Senate to hold hearing on government shutdown impact on aviation safety
(Reuters) -A U.S. Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on the impact of the government shutdown on aviation safety, a committee official told Reuters. The Senate Commerce aviation subcommittee will hold a hearing that will
Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license
CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) — Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn’t show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license. Police records show Akon, whose legal
By the Numbers: The government shutdown’s toll on air travel in the US
America’s aviation system is straining under the weight of the longest government shutdown on record: thousands of flight cancellations, long delays at major airports and frustrated travelers nationwide. In an unprecedented move, the Federal Aviation Administration last
Hassett will stay in White House job if not chosen for Fed chair
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Wednesday that he would be able to get to work quickly as Federal Reserve chair due to his experience at the U.S. central bank, but would stay
Bessent says ‘substantial’ moves coming to cut US prices of coffee, other items
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said Americans would see “substantial announcements” in coming days aimed at lowering the prices of products like coffee, bananas and other items not grown in
MSNBC’s name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same
NEW YORK (AP) — Asked what viewers should expect when television’s MSNBC makes its corporate divorce from NBC News final this weekend, network president Rebecca Kutler points to a poster on the wall of a conference room
Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contests
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Democratic primary to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine was shaken up Wednesday by the decision of one candidate to drop out and join a different race with similarly high
Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey partner with ElevenLabs for AI voice cloning
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winning actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey have made deals with voice-cloning company ElevenLabs that will allow its artificial intelligence technology to replicate their voices. Caine said in a statement that ElevenLabs is