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Warsh’s challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump’s demands

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and JOSH BOAK Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago. Now that he is in line for the position, the enormity ...

Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop is set to be Florida's third execution of 2026, keeping the state on pace to match or possibly exceed last year's record 19 executions. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a ...

Sundance Film Festival to name 2026 award winners

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The juries of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival will be announcing this year's award winners Friday morning in Park City, Utah. Filmmakers Janicza Bravo, Nisha Ganatra and Azazel Jacobs are the jury for the U.S. Dramatic Competition, ...

Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avoid a partial shutdown

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders were scrambling on Friday to save a bipartisan spending deal and prevent a partial government shutdown this weekend as Democrats demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country. Democrats ...

Trump’s pick to lead the NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army general tapped to lead the U.S. National Security Agency assured lawmakers Thursday that he will follow the Constitution and the law when it comes to using the NSA's powerful surveillance tools. Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, if confirmed by the Senate, would also run the ...

Michigan sees record cougar reports in 2025, including some cubs

By LAURA HERBERG/Bridge Michigan Bridge Michigan Cougars were detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. That's the highest number of confirmed observations since the predator was wiped out of the state in the early 1900s. And the ...

Hawaii could see nation’s greatest decline in number of high school graduates

Hawaiʻi is expected to see the greatest decline in high school graduates in the nation over the next several years, raising concerns from lawmakers and Department of Education officials about the future of small schools in shrinking communities. Between 2023 and 2041, Hawaiʻi could see a 33% ...

Hawaii governor wants new laws to protect immigrants – fast

In the wake of two killings of protesters by federal agents and amid bitter national debate over immigration enforcement, Gov. Josh Green said Tuesday he'd welcome action by the state Legislature to fast-track legislation protecting immigrants. Green spoke to several hundred people who rallied ...