WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans — particularly Democrats — aren’t confident the benefit will be available to them, a poll shows. The share ...

WASHINGTON — We all make mistakes, and when we do we would like a mulligan from time to time. But should any actions warrant a ransom of $8 billion in return for your freedom, your freedom of speech, and educational freedom? Should Big Government be allowed to micro-manage your institution? ...

BERKELEY — Words matter. When the media points out Trump’s “potential conflicts of interest,” as it has in recent days when describing Trump’s growing crypto enterprise, it doesn’t come close to telling the public what’s really going on -- unprecedented paybacks and self-dealing ...

WASHINGTON — Last week, President Trump announced the establishment of a White House Faith Office. Its purpose, as described in a White House announcement, is to “...empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to better serve families and communities.” ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump faces significant pushback from federal judges, a new poll shows U.S. adults are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power rather than the courts -- although Republicans largely think the opposite. According to a poll ...

By The Associated Press Today is Monday, May 5, the 125th day of 2025. There are 240 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 5, 1961, astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. became America’s first space traveler as he made a 15-minute suborbital flight aboard Mercury capsule Freedom ...