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The cost of borrowing for the US government rose as confidence in the economy waned

President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted some Republican members of Congress for trying to limit his presidential powers on instituting tariffs so that Congress could retake control.

Trump delivered a speech to the National Republican Congressional Committee, calling out "rebel" Republicans while speaking about his trade policies.

"And then I see some rebel Republican, some guy who wants to grandstand, say, 'I think that Congress should take over negotiations.' Let me tell you, you don't negotiate like I negotiate," Trump said.

Rep. Don Bacon...

The final days of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s term appear to be unfolding with less acrimony than the controversies that marked much of her tenure in office.

The scandal-plagued and self-described "super mayor," a Democrat, failed to show up for her final village board meeting on Monday, marking her fourth consecutive absence, according to reports.

Henyard lost her bid for reelection in February when she was defeated in a landslide by Jason House, who campaigned on transparency and reform, promising a "clean house" and to bring accountability...

A spate of violent incidents targeting Tesla car owners, dealerships, charging stations and Republicans in general have been a common occurrence since President Donald Trump took office, compelling some GOP lawmakers to take certain safety measures.

The pattern of violent incidents comes after a

House Republicans are divided over how to proceed on a massive piece of legislation aimed at advancing President Donald Trump's agenda as a possible vote on the measure looms Wednesday afternoon.

The House Rules Committee, the final gatekeeper for legislation before a chamber-wide vote, is expected to consider the measure on Wednesday morning beginning at 8:45 a.m. ET.

Fiscal hawks are rebelling against GOP leaders over plans to pass the Senate's version of a sweeping framework that sets the stage for a Trump policy overhaul on the border, energy...

Rescue workers are searching for survivors of the incident, which killed at least 113 people.

Biden administration State Department officials held private talks with Beijing counterparts about the Chinese spy balloon that intercepted U.S. airspace in 2023, and discussed the implications the balloon's publicity would have on the relationship between the U.S. and China, according to Trump administration officials.

U.S. officials identified the spy balloon infiltrating U.S. airspace on Jan. 28, 2023, and an Air Force fighter jet shot down the Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina Feb. 4, 2023, two days after the Pentagon issued a...

A local mayor in Colombia offers a cash reward to help find Alessandro Coatti’s killers.

Vice President JD Vance spoke out against Sen. Mitch McConnell's, R-Ky., vote against confirming Elbridge Colby to serve as undersecretary of defense for policy.

"Mitch’s vote today—like so much of the last few years of his career—is one of the great acts of political pettiness I’ve ever seen," Vance declared in a post on X.

Colby was confirmed in a 54-45 vote on Tuesday. McConnell was the only Senate Republican to vote against confirmation, while three Democrats voted in Colby's favor.

ELBRIDGE COLBY CONFIRMED TO TOP PENTAGON POLICY POST AFTER...

Manufacturers and exporters are scrambling after 104% levy on China-made goods comes into effect.

Details of the repatriation are not known but it comes amid talks about a mineral deal between the two countries.

The UK is now a major market for cocaine in Europe - and that's affecting people around the world.

Authorities have detained the person in charge of the facility as they investigate the cause of the fire.

President Zelensky says two soldiers were captured while fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Israel has blocked all supplies from entering for five weeks - the longest period since the war began.