Author: Associated Press

Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high

Mar 14, 2025 2:41 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government.

USPS agrees to work with DOGE on reform, planning to cut 10,000 workers

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy plans to cut 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from the U.S. Postal Service budget and he’ll do that working with Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency, according to a letter sent to members of Congress on Thursday.

Memorial service planned for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone

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Associated Press,

A memorial service was planned for Friday near Atlanta for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, who was killed in a car crash south of Montgomery, Alabama.

Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline

Mar 14, 2025 10:56 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

SC House passes $14 billion budget

Mar 13, 2025 5:49 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff, Associated Press,

House members at the State House have approved the $14 billion spending plan for South Carolina.

Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax

Mar 13, 2025 3:57 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.

Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears

Mar 13, 2025 12:24 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to gut federal operations.

Putin says he agrees in principal with US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Mar 13, 2025 12:21 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it should pave the way to lasting peace.

US stocks fall as Trump’s latest tariff threat offsets good news on the economy

Mar 13, 2025 10:22 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The U.S. stock market is falling Thursday, even after getting a double-shot of encouraging news on the economy.

From soup cans to airplanes, steel and aluminum are a fundamental part of American life

Mar 13, 2025 10:20 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The construction industry uses about one-third of all U.S. steel shipments, more than any other industry, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.

Author: Associated Press

Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high

USPS agrees to work with DOGE on reform, planning to cut 10,000 workers

Memorial service planned for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone

Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline

SC House passes $14 billion budget

Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax

Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears

Putin says he agrees in principal with US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

US stocks fall as Trump’s latest tariff threat offsets good news on the economy

From soup cans to airplanes, steel and aluminum are a fundamental part of American life

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