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FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts

FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency told lawmakers Tuesday she has encouraged the agency's inspector general to review whether an employee was acting alone when directing workers helping hurricane victims not to go t
GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly

GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump digs in on his pick of former Rep.
Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn't mean the transition is going smoothly

Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn't mean the transition is going smoothly

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In the two weeks since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump has been setting records with the pace of appointments for his incoming administration . But speed shouldn’t be confused with organization.
House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member

House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support Tuesday for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected to Congress — from using women’s restrooms in the Capitol once she's sworn into o
A battle over mail ballots in Pennsylvania is latest example of messy disputes over election rules

A battle over mail ballots in Pennsylvania is latest example of messy disputes over election rules

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The recount underway in Pennsylvania's U.S.
What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary.
Report finds 1 in 5 newcomers leave Canada within 25 years, calls for retention plan

Report finds 1 in 5 newcomers leave Canada within 25 years, calls for retention plan

OTTAWA — One in five immigrants who come to Canada ultimately leave the country within 25 years, with about one-third of those people moving on within the first five years.
Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states

Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Terry Thompson had an election to run for voters in Cascade County, Montana.
Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party's losses

Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party's losses

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Leader Hakeem Jeffries won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic leader, receiving support from his colleagues despite the party's inability to win back majority control of the chamber in the November election.
Republican lawmakers are set to elect a new North Carolina House speaker, Destin Hall

Republican lawmakers are set to elect a new North Carolina House speaker, Destin Hall

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina House Republicans carried out a succession plan Tuesday that they agreed upon a year ago, choosing the chamber's rules committee chairman to succeed Rep. Tim Moore after his 10 years as speaker.
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