Tag: politics

Wisconsin's tight Republican majority sparks hope for bipartisan cooperation

MADISON, Wis. -- When the Wisconsin Legislature returns to work in January, Republicans will still be in charge but will have the narrowest...

Youngkin proposes tax relief on tips and cars in his adjusted Virginia budget plan

RICHMOND -- Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed a state budget plan on Wednesday to provide tax relief on tips and cars, measures his...

New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon

MIAMI -- A federal grand jury in Washington has returned an indictment against former Congressman David Rivera for failing to register as a...

EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump

WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule...

Iran's rial hits a record low, battered by regional tensions and an energy crisis

TEHRAN, Iran -- The Iranian rial on Wednesday fell to its lowest level in history, losing more than 10% of value since Donald...

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly...