China says drop in trade with the U.S. is ‘a direct consequence of U.S. moves’
BEIJING — China’s ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, has blamed U.S. tariffs and export controls for a drop in…
Biden pledges $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid after deadly wildfires
WASHINGTON — The federal government will provide $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid in the wake of deadly…
Mitch McConnell freezes, struggles to speak in second incident this summer
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday appeared briefly unable to respond to reporters’ questions at a press event,…
Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming Georgia election workers, hit with sanctions by judge
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a default judgment against former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and ordered him to pay…
Proud Boys sentencing on Jan. 6 Capitol riot charges postponed after judge calls out sick
Sentencing hearings for Enrique Tarrio and another Proud Boys leader in the Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case were postponed Wednesday…
Here’s what the U.S. hopes China will do after Raimondo’s trip
BEIJING — U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has left Beijing with a few deliverables: plans for formal discussions on export…
Trump Georgia prosecutor wants ‘speedy trials’ done together
The Atlanta district attorney prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 others asked a…
Medicare pricing deal set to play a key role in Biden’s 2024 campaign pitch
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is placing a priority on reducing individual health-care costs as he seeks reelection in a…
Trump legal challenges: Where the former president’s 7 cases stand right now
Donald Trump is headed into autumn facing an astonishing number of scheduled criminal and civil trials — six, with the…
State Department picks veteran diplomat Mark Lambert as top China policy official
The U.S. State Department has picked veteran diplomat Mark Lambert as its top China policy official, five sources familiar with the matter said, bringing in new leadership for a part of the department…
