What to know about California’s proposed tax on billionaires
The proposal has set off a feverish debate in California, as well as a lot of confusion.
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Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would like to keep his top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, at the White House rather than potentially nominate him to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve.
‘We need to be the news’: Inside Bari Weiss’ bumpy revamp at CBS
Bari Weiss’ reimagining of CBS News has faced heavy scrutiny, and even became a punchline on her own network.
Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates
President Donald Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends tenant official facing backlash for ‘white supremacy’ posts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is supporting a new housing official amid backlash over past social media posts.
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela’s oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property.
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela’s oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property.
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela’s oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property.
FACT FOCUS: Trump’s glowing account of progress is at odds with his government’s own stats
President Donald Trump has offered a glowing account of progress under his watch in a speech from the White House.
Correction: Aviation Safety story
In a story published Dec. 15, 2025, about aviation safety, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Sen. Ted Cruz was threatening another federal government shutdown if new restrictions on military flights are not approved by the end of January.