The big dreams behind ‘Trump accounts’

The new savings plan for kids is just being set up, but advocates already have ideas for fixing shortcomings they see and expanding the program. The Trump administration is gearing up to create investment accounts for millions of children — and in the process, advocates hope, create a new generation of capitalists. The initiative, tucked … Read more

Motive behind National Guard shootings remains unknown, Noem says

But the Homeland Security secretary said the alleged shooter was “radicalized” in the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday said the motive behind the shooting of two National Guard members remains unknown but that the alleged shooter was “radicalized” upon coming to the U.S. In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” on … Read more

Lawmakers warn Hegseth may have committed war crimes following second-strike report

Democrats and even some Republicans said Hegseth’s orders may have been illegal if a report on his commands to kill survivors of a boat attack are true. Lawmakers from both parties raised alarms Sunday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have committed a war crime following a report that he ordered a follow-on attack to … Read more

Trump’s pick to replace DeSantis faces a Republican pile-on in Florida

It now appears Byron Donalds will be forced to grind it out in a race that could turn bitter and nasty quickly. TALLAHASSEE, Florida — President Donald Trump’s endorsement was supposed to clear the field for Rep. Byron Donalds. Instead, the GOP governor’s race in Florida is veering toward a bitter and unpredictable brawl — … Read more

Swiss voters reject new tax on super-rich and civic duty for women

Some 84 percent of voters said no to a proposal to extend mandatory civic or military service to women, while around 79 percent voted against the inheritance tax, according to initial projections. Voters in Switzerland rejected by large majorities two initiatives in a referendum on Sunday, one proposing a 50 percent inheritance tax on the … Read more

Sen. Mark Kelly says Trump, Hegseth are ‘not serious people’

The Arizona senator is facing criticism for a video he and other Democratic congressional members made. Sen. Mark Kelly on Sunday appeared unconcerned by threats from President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, dismissing both as unserious people. In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Kelly said the reaction to a … Read more

Rep. Don Bacon says White House lacks ‘moral clarity’ on Ukraine

The Republican accused the Trump administration of sending “mixed signals” on peace talks with Russia. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) called Sunday on the Trump administration to refocus its energy on defending Ukraine’s sovereignty in peace talks with Russia. Bacon said the White House was sending “mixed signals” regarding the ongoing negotiations with Russian and Ukrainian … Read more

Walz, Klobuchar hit back against Trump’s attacks on Minnesota

The Democratic governor of Minnesota called it a “badge of honor” to be the target of the president’s criticism. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) pushed back Sunday on President Donald Trump’s claim that Somali refugees are “completely taking over” Minnesota after Trump drew widespread criticism for his attacks on Walz. Walz … Read more

World’s biggest arms producers increased revenue last year to record level, report says

Revenue increased by almost 6 percent for the biggest weapons-producing companies. STOCKHOLM — The world’s biggest weapons-producing companies saw a 5.9% increase in revenue from sales of arms and military services last year as demand was fed by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as countries’ rising military spending, according to a report … Read more

Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s intervention

Voters were also casting ballots for a new Congress and hundreds of local positions. TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Poll workers began tallying Hondurans’ votes Sunday evening as the country moved to elect a new president only days after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in a close race by endorsing a candidate and announcing that he would … Read more