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Biden slams Supreme Court affirmative action ruling, says it cannot be ‘the last word’

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden hammered the Supreme Court over its Thursday ruling striking down the use of affirmative action in…

Three charged with insider trading ahead of Trump Media SPAC deal

WASHINGTON — Three Florida men were charged Thursday with insider trading of a shell company’s stock before it announced plans…

Bipartisan lawmakers visit Taiwan as Biden seeks to stabilize China relationship

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan congressional delegation led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers landed in Taiwan on Tuesday…

Biden says U.S. is not part of aborted Russia rebellion, and it’s too early to determine the cause

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States was not involved in the aborted weekend rebellion in Russia…

Trump classified documents case differs from Biden, Clinton, Pence issues — here’s how

WASHINGTON — As former President Donald Trump faces 37 federal counts for hoarding hundreds of classified documents after he left…

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, others agree to show ‘junk fees’ after Biden pressure

WASHINGTON — Several large companies, including Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, are vowing to end surprise “junk fees” following a pressure campaign…

Trump arrives in Miami for arraignment on first-ever federal charges against an ex-president

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump touched down in Miami on Monday afternoon, a day before he is expected to…

Biden sends firefighters, aid to Canada as wildfire smoke blankets much of the U.S.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday assured Americans the government was aiding Canada in fighting the wildfires that have cloaked…

House lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill requiring total disclosure of ticketing fees

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers introduced a new bipartisan bill on Thursday targeting ticketing-fee disclosures in an effort to increase transparency in…

Treasury Secretary Yellen says she wouldn’t be surprised to see more bank consolidation

WASHINGTON — Given the overall environment in the industry, it’s likely for some smaller banks to consolidate, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…