PHOENIX (AP) — A powerful storm kicked up a towering wall of dust that rolled through metro Phoenix on Monday, darkening the sky, blinding drivers, knocking out power and grounding flights at one of the nation’s busiest airports. Bernae Boykin Hitesman was driving her son and daughter, ages 9 and 11, home from school when … Read more
The wildfire raging in central Oregon has destroyed four houses and about half a dozen other buildings, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said on social media late Sunday. The Flat fire, about 2 miles northeast of Sisters, has scorched about 22,000 acres and is now 5% contained, fire officials said. “We are deeply saddened by … Read more
The president signed an executive order that could cut federal funding to New York in response to its criminal justice laws. NEW YORK — New York City Police Department officials will meet with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday afternoon as Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is making the case to President Donald Trump that … Read more
Giant waves from Hurricane Erin crashed on the shore Saturday at Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts, keeping lifeguards on high alert. “Honestly, it’s sick, I’ve never seen waves this big before in my life,” said beachgoer Jack Van Buren. Rough surf from Hurricane Erin Beaches were packed this weekend as remnants from Erin kept many … Read more
More than 180 current and former employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency published a letter Monday warning that debilitating cuts to the agency charged with handling federal disaster response risks a catastrophe like the one seen after Hurricane Katrina. “Our shared commitment to our country, our oaths of office, and our mission of helping … Read more
The administration has zeroed in on Chicago as the next target in its effort to address crime with military deployments. President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric about intervening to address crime in Chicago via the National Guard on Monday, inching closer to the potential next step in his administration’s efforts to increase military presences in … Read more
Key Points President Donald Trump met with President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea. The two nations recently struck a trade deal that capped tariffs on South Korea’s exports to the U.S. at 15%. Trump and Lee discussed diplomacy with North Korea at the summit. Trump said he has a “great relationship” with North Korean … Read more
More makeup may be in order for the president. A new bruise has appeared on President Donald Trump’s left hand, adding to the one he’s had on his right hand for months, amid mounting questions about his health. The 79-year-old president hit the links with former Major League Baseball player Roger Clemens and his son … Read more
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday slammed President Donald Trump’s statement that he might deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, as the White House flexes federal power in the name of fighting crime. “We should continue to support local law enforcement and not simply allow Donald Trump to play games with the lives … Read more
As Republicans look to flip House seats through redistricting in Texas and other red states, they have a pickup opportunity in what was once deep blue North Jersey, without having to redraw any lines. In the state’s heavily Hispanic 9th Congressional District, the Democrat who was widely thought to be a shoo-in won by just … Read more