By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators say they are prepared to change the chamber’s rules to get around the Democratic blockade of President Donald Trump’s nominees and are discussing a proposal to make it easier to confirm … Continued
By MATT BROWN and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — The House rejected a resolution to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., and remove her from a committee that oversees immigration and national security as she faces federal charges stemming from a … Continued
By JOSH FUNK OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Transportation Department is going to train 163 track inspectors to dramatically increase the number of people who know how to spot critical problems with railroad bridges, but the railroads themselves will still … Continued
An Illinois man is charged with felony threats of violence against Minnesota’s lieutenant governor in the wake of last week’s mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Aug. 27 … Continued
By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials have agreed to restore health- and science-related webpages and data under to a lawsuit settlement with doctors groups and other organizations who sued. Related Articles Democratic senator says classified meeting with … Continued
By DAVID KLEPPER and MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — The top ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee says a classified meeting planned with a key U.S. spy agency was called off after it was criticized by Laura Loomer, … Continued