Republicans have been eager for Trump to reveal his preferences on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. The White House expects to soon unveil a health policy framework that includes a two-year extension of Obamacare subsidies due to expire at the end of next month and new limits on eligibility, according to three people granted anonymity … Read more
A state court instituted a map that created one blue seat in the state. Utah’s Republican-controlled Legislature plans to appeal the state’s new court-ordered congressional map to the state Supreme Court, legislative leadership announced Tuesday. A state district judge installed a new map earlier this month that creates a safe-blue seat around Salt Lake City, … Read more
The Army secretary is speaking to Russian officials on Tuesday without Secretary of State Marco Rubio or other U.S. negotiators. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will huddle with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday about a peace plan to end the Ukraine war, a rare meeting between the countries’ top military leaders and one that … Read more
Trump’s overriding desire to stop the bloodshed helps explain why the details of the plan remain fluid. President Donald Trump’s primary goal is to end the war in Ukraine, no matter what the peace deal looks like. As European allies and the Ukrainians haggled over the details of an initial 28-point plan that would have … Read more
The unprecedented move comes after the retired Navy captain advised troops they don’t need to obey unlawful orders. The Pentagon on Monday announced it is investigating Sen. Mark Kelly, a critic of President Donald Trump and Navy veteran, after he and fellow Democrats advised troops not to follow illegal orders. The Pentagon, in a post … Read more
Washington argues U.S. companies would invest more in the EU if it rolls back its digital rule book. BRUSSELS — The EU’s push for the U.S. to scrap its tariffs on steel and aluminum has opened the door to an old demand from Washington: Loosen your digital rule book, and we’ll meet you halfway. Brussels … Read more
The Democrat is set for a rematch against GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones filed paperwork to run for governor of Alabama on Monday, setting up a high-profile race against Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Jones, a former U.S. Attorney, was elected to fill out the remainder of former GOP Sen. Jeff Sessions’ … Read more
The Department of Energy will open up its data sets and equipment to outside researchers looking to tinker with AI tools. The White House wants to turbocharge the nation’s scientific research capabilities by embracing artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to launch what’s being billed as the “Genesis Mission” — … Read more
Two young people were desperately short of cash. Then the Kremlin stepped in to help. Olena, 19, and Bohdan, 22, smile happily as they enter the room; they’re in handcuffs and are accompanied by armed Security Service of Ukraine agents. It’s the first time the couple has seen each other in a month; both are … Read more
Here’s a look at the most pertinent questions following the dismissal of the cases against James Comey and Letitia James — and what might come next. The criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James are gone — for now. But a federal judge’s decision to dismiss the … Read more