The Trump administration said Friday it is prepared to accept a civilian nuclear energy programme in Iran as part of a broader nuclear agreement, provided […]
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Trump attorney general pick Todd Blanche could face confirmation challenges
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Wednesday night at a White House dinner that he wanted to make acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche’s leadership of the Department of […]
Senate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
WASHINGTON — A battle unfolded in the Senate on Thursday over the Trump administration’s controversial $1.8-billion payout fund for people who claim the government wronged them, as […]
Former President López Obrador accuses Trump of plotting against Mexico's left
MEXICO CITY — Former Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador issued a blistering statement criticizing President Trump and describing what he called a conspiracy by his […]
Sheinbaum accuses the U.S. of meddling in Mexican affairs
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday again accused the U.S. of meddling in Mexico’s internal affairs after The Times published a report about two […]
Value of Huntington Beach defense tech startup balloons to $1.8 billion
California defense tech startup Mach Industries said Tuesday it raised $300 million, nearly quadrupling the company’s valuation to $1.8 billion within a year. The Huntington […]
The U.S. is investigating two more Mexican governors for connections to cartels
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. is investigating two prominent Mexican governors, multiple sources said, as the Trump administration expands its campaign against high-level Mexican officials suspected […]
Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday night that Alabama Republican leaders may redraw their congressional voting districts to oust a Black Democrat and elect a […]
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, under intense grilling at a Senate hearing Tuesday, refused to commit to abiding by federal court orders. Mullin also conceded […]
Aspiration co-founder sentenced to 14 years for fraud
The co-founder of Aspiration, Joseph Sanberg, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday after defrauding investors and lenders of over $248 million. The […]
L.A. Rep. Jimmy Gomez reportedly faces House investigation over sexual misconduct allegations
WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of Los Angeles is reportedly under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over sexual misconduct allegations. The investigation came after the […]
Missing worker at high-security lab in New Mexico found dead in remote forest
Human remains discovered next to a handgun in a remote northern New Mexico forest were identified this week as those of a missing woman who […]
UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards
The International Labour Organization agreed on Friday to adopt the first binding employment standards for gig workers in sectors such as ride-hailing and food delivery, […]
EU To Bar Airlines From Charging Parents To Sit With Children
Airlines will be barred from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger rights agreed on Friday that […]
Pak Targets 18% Increase In Tax Revenue As Inflation Sparks Public Outcry
Pakistan’s government presented its annual budget on Friday, including plans to boost tax collection and defence spending, as citizens expressed weariness with surging inflation sparked […]
2.5 Lakh Ford Focus Cars Recalled Over Possible Unexpected Engine Stalls
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to […]
Thai police arrest two Israeli citizens on suspicion of business and real estate crimes
Thai authorities arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of business and real estate crimes as part of a wider crackdown on foreigners circumventing the country’s […]
In deep-blue California, frustration with Democratic status quo roils governor, L.A. mayor race
As primary voters head to the polls Tuesday to determine which candidates will face off in November to become California’s governor and Los Angeles’ mayor, […]
Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
WASHINGTON — President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing the federal government to establish a voluntary early review process for the country’s most advanced artificial intelligence […]
Competition to run JPL comes at fraught moment of federal budget cuts, project overruns, management missteps
Weeks after Trump administration officials announced that management of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory would open to competitive bidding for the first time, questions remain as […]