FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Whatever domestic economic gain comes from U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tax on imported cars – and experts are skeptical – automakers around the world are bracing for a lot of pain. In Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Canada and across Europe, the world’s largest automakers employ millions of people whose…… MORE
Trump Withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik’s Nomination For UN Ambassador, Citing Tight GOP House Margin
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The decision Thursday is a stunning turnaround for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet pick, after her confirmation had been stalled over concerns about Republicans’ tight margins in the House. Stefanik said late Thursday that multiple issues…… MORE
Suspected US Strikes Pummel Houthi-Controlled Areas Of Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Suspected U.S. airstrikes have pummeled sites across Yemen controlled by the country’s Houthi rebels, including neighborhoods in the capital, Sanaa. The extent of the damage and possible casualties from the attack early Friday wasn’t immediately clear. The number of strikes appeared particularly intense compared to other days in the…… MORE
Alleged Leader Of MS-13 Street Gang On The East Coast Is Arrested In Virginia
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the alleged leader of the MS-13 street gang on the East Coast has been arrested in Virginia. The 24-year-old man from El Salvador was described as one of MS-13’s top three leaders in the United States. Bondi said Thursday that it’s a major victory in…… MORE
FAA Acknowledges It Must Do Better After Deadly DC Air Collision
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has told Congress that the agency must do more to ensure flying remains safe after a midair collision over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people. The FAA’s acting administrator, Chris Rocheleau, said Thursday that the agency’s artificial intelligence-led review aimed at identifying safety threats at other airports with…… MORE