ELECTION RESULTS
Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justice
Read full article: Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justiceThirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found.
South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy after receiving more than $1 billion in federal money
Read full article: South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy after receiving more than $1 billion in federal moneySan Miguel Electric Cooperative's plan to turn into a solar and battery plant will leave only 14 coal-fired power plants in the state.
Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before Christmas
Read full article: Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before ChristmasJohnny Zuagar says he’s tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he weighs how much to spend on Christmas presents.
Texas lawmaker files bill to reduce “forever chemicals” in sewage-based fertilizer
Read full article: Texas lawmaker files bill to reduce “forever chemicals” in sewage-based fertilizerThe bill would require companies to test fertilizer made from sewage sludge for PFAS and meet limits before selling them to Texas farmers and ranchers.
Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation
Read full article: Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformationPresident Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk used his outsize influence on X to help kill a bipartisan funding proposal that would have prevented a government shutdown, spreading multiple false claims in the process.
Biden and the first lady bring holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospital
Read full article: Biden and the first lady bring holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospitalPresident Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, brought some holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospital in Washington.
Trump to nominate the head of Catholic advocacy group as US ambassador to the Vatican
Read full article: Trump to nominate the head of Catholic advocacy group as US ambassador to the VaticanPresident-elect Donald Trump says he’s nominating the president of the advocacy group CatholicVote to be the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.
Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.
Read full article: Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.Some Texas lawmakers including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slammed the Biden administration over the auction of wall materials. But the sale was directed by Congress — and Texas has already bought some of it.
Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he's threatening with tariffs
Read full article: Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he's threatening with tariffsPresident-elect Donald Trump is threatening to add the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he'll place tariffs on — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods.
University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests
Read full article: University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protestsThe U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over the war in Gaza.
EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31
Read full article: EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31Michael Regan, who has led the Environmental Protection Agency throughout President Joe Biden’s four-year term, said Friday he will be leaving the agency Dec. 31, about three weeks before Biden’ leaves office.
Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown
Read full article: Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdownThe Senate has rushed through final passage of a bipartisan plan to fund federal operations and prevent a government shutdown.
US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crash
Read full article: US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crashThe military has ordered new safety guidelines for a key part in all Osprey aircraft after a recent accident revealed the same problem that had caused a fatal crash in Japan last year.
The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight
Read full article: The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnightWith hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House has approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but dropped President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.