By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as anxiety over the impact of tariffs takes a heavy toll. … Continued
By LISA MASCARO, Associated Press Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has frozen, stalled or otherwise disrupted some $430 billion in federal funds — from disease research to Head Start for children to disaster aid — in what … Continued
Minnesota United made the addition of Julian Gressel official on Tuesday morning. The 31-year-old right-sided player did not play for Inter Miami this season and his skills will help fill needs for the Loons. He is under contract through 2026, … Continued
By MAE ANDERSON, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major orders canceled. Containers of products left stranded overseas. No roadmap for what comes next. The Trump administration raised tariffs on goods from China to 145% in early April. … Continued
By SEAN MURPHY and MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Catholic Church in Oklahoma wants taxpayers to fund an online charter school that “is faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ.” The Supreme Court could well approve. St. … Continued
By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope for “the … Continued