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FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Wednesday released a far-reaching proposal to make cigarettes far less addictive by capping their nicotine content, a goal long sought by antismoking advocates that is unlikely to go into effect anytime soon. The proposed rule from the Food...
Biden prepares farewell address from Oval Office as he prepares to cede power to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday night, seizing what may be his final opportunity to reshape Americans' grim views on his term before he departs the White House. He plans to deliver the speech at 8 p.m. ET in the Oval...
Middle East latest: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been confirmed by the United States and Qatar, pausing the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and clearing the way for dozens of Israeli hostages to go home. The ceasefire brings hopes of winding down the most deadly and destructive...
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend
A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington, D.C., to perform at various presidential inauguration events over the weekend. The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee unveiled most of the lineup Wednesday. Kid Rock,...
Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowledging the burning of fossil fuels causes climate change. Wright, a fossil fuel...
Biden's big semiconductor law will ramp up US chip production -- but at a high cost, report finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping 2022 law, touted by President Joe Biden as a way to revive U.S. manufacturing of semiconductors and reduce the country’s reliance on foreign-made computer chips, will “sharply increase production’’ of semiconductors in the United States. But it will do so at a...
Here's how to watch Biden's farewell address from the Oval Office
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday night, a speech designed to highlight his administration's accomplishments over the past four years. It comes as Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal and the return of some hostages,...
John Ratcliffe, Trump's CIA pick, tells senators the agency is 'not where we’re supposed to be'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that the nation's premier spy agency must do a better job of staying ahead of global threats posed by Russia, China and other adversaries. John Ratcliffe,...
US in plea talks with Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday that they're discussing a potential plea deal with Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the long-elusive Mexican drug lord who was arrested last summer and whose son could testify against him if he goes to trial. Assistant U.S. attorney...
Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, prepares for questioning from senators on Wednesday, only about 2 in 10 U.S. adults are “extremely” or “very” confident that the Department of Justice will act in a fair and nonpartisan manner...
