Politics

WASHINGTON — After three successive interest rate cuts, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday made no change in its benchmark lending rate...

Opinion: Yes, the Panama Canal was built at a dear price — paid in Black lives

“The spirit of the frontier is written into our hearts,” said President Trump in his second inaugural address, on Jan....

Column: Trump pardoned a lot of bad apples. Now he and Republicans own the barrelful

Politics often entails angles and illusion, dodges and diversions. Navigating the space between hope and reality is one of its...

Visa approval crisis threatens to cost 2026 World Cup and L.A. Olympics millions

The 2026 World Cup kicks off in less than 500 days and there is mounting concern that the U.S. is...

Will Mexico accept military flights of deportees? President Sheinbaum deflects on sensitive issue

MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hedged Tuesday on whether Mexico would accept U.S. military flights carrying deportees under the...

White House orders freeze on ‘financial assistance,’ unleashing anger, confusion, lawsuit

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration caused a rush of confusion and anger Tuesday among Democratic leaders, state officials and federal program...

Opinion: Trump’s order to freeze spending is patently unconstitutional

Every day seems to bring more blatantly unconstitutional acts by President Trump. On Monday, the most egregious was his announcement...

CNN anchor Jim Acosta will exit network after turning down midnight shift

CNN made Jim Acosta an offer he could refuse, and he did.The veteran journalist known for his aggressive coverage of...

Column: Stop the outrage. To cope with Trump, ignore what he says and watch what he does