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Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week. The state’s per-gal…
EXPLAINER: Why are Texas Democrats camped out in Washington?
Texas statehouse Democrats are camping out in Washington
Biden balances fighting rising crime, reforming police
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing rising fears of summer violence, President Joe Biden is embarking on a political high-wire act, trying to balance his strong backing for law enforcement with the police reform movement cham…
The Latest: LA County has 5th straight day of 1,000 cases
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County is reporting the fifth straight day of more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases.
Yellen: Compete on economic strengths, not low tax rates
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that deterring the use of tax havens will let countries compete on economic fundamentals — instead of by offering ever-lower tax rates that deprive governments of mo…
Cuba, Haiti stir fresh political pressures for US president
WASHINGTON (AP) — They are two tiny Caribbean states whose intractable problems have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are suddenly posing a growing challenge for President Joe Biden that could…
'I came here to fight': Rare footage of Ethiopia's Tigray
MEKELE, Ethiopia (AP) — The 16-year-old girl hoped to go to war. Inspired by the sight of resurgent local forces marching in to retake the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region six months after being forced to flee, …
Cuba, Haiti stir fresh political pressures for US president
WASHINGTON (AP) — They are two tiny Caribbean states whose intractable problems have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are suddenly posing a growing challenge for President Joe Biden that could…
Feds charge 4 in Iran plot to kidnap activist in US, others
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iranian intelligence officer and three alleged members of an Iranian intelligence network have been charged in Manhattan with plotting to kidnap a prominent Iranian opposition activist and writer…
Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats announced late Tuesday that they'd reached a budget agreement envisioning spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade, paving the way for their drive to pour federal…
Senate Democrats announce $3.5 trillion budget agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats announced Tuesday that they have reached a budget agreement among themselves that envisions spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade. The fiscal plan would pave t…
The Latest: LA County has 5th straight day of 1,000 cases
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County is reporting the fifth straight day of more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases.
Bipartisan infrastructure back on track; bigger plan on deck
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators worked swiftly late Tuesday to shore up a
Feds charge 4 in Iran plot to kidnap US resident, 4 others
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iranian intelligence officer and three alleged members of an Iranian intelligence network have been charged in Manhattan with plotting to lure a U.S. resident and human rights activist from New Y…
The Latest: New Orleans keeping virus rules for big events
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans’ health director says large events in the city will likely continue having to abide by mask mandates or requirements for attendees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus into the fall.
Biden blasts 'un-American' voting limits; Texas Dems act
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden declared preserving voting rights an urgent national "test of our time” on Tuesday but offered few concrete proposals to meet it. Texas Democrats took their own dramatic acti…