House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

WASHINGTON (AP) — A day before a potential government shutdown, the House resoundingly rejected President-elect Donald Trump's new plan to fund operations and suspend the debt ceiling, as Democrats and dozens of Republicans refused to accommodate his sudden demands. In a hastily...

The Latest: Trump-backed plan on government shutdown fails in House vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate — days before a deadline when federal funding runs out. The...

Editorial Roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Dec. 6 The Washington Post on the Senate and a shrinking window to protect press freedom In 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland established new, but long-needed, press...

Editorial Roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Nov. 8 The Washington Post says Democrats hurt themselves trying to protect Joe Biden Vice President Kamala Harris didn’t just call special counsel Robert K. Hur’s...

Democrat Elizabeth Warren wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Massachusetts

AP Race Call: Democrat Elizabeth Warren wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Massachusetts

Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren won a third term in office on Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Republican John Deaton, a former U.S. Marine and cryptocurrency attorney. Warren, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, came in third in Massachusetts in her 2020 bid for president....

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Massachusetts on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Massachusetts voters will cast ballots for president, Congress and the state Legislature in the Nov. 5 general election, as Democrats in the commonwealth look to continue their dominance in federal and state elections. Massachusetts Democrats hold a so-called...

Middle East latest: Palestinian militants in Gaza fire rockets into Israel as it marks Oct. 7

Palestinian militants in Gaza fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday as mourners marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack, without disrupting a nearby ceremony. The fighting on the anniversary underscored militants’ resilience in the face of a devastating Israeli...

Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issues

Two U.S. senators have asked the Department of Justice to take tougher action against Boeing executives by holding them criminally accountable for safety issues that have impacted its airplanes. In a letter dated Wednesday and sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Democratic...