The Associated Press

August recess can't hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations

Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet at the U.S. Capitol can’t mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump’s nominees

2:41PM ( 1 week ago )

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Cincinnati Open and will head to the US Open without preparation

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open for what officially was listed as a “non-medical” reason

2:21PM ( 1 week ago )

Falcons rookie Walker returns from minor injury and hopes to play in preseason opener against Lions

Atlanta Falcons first-round pick Jalon Walker has returned to practice after missing much of the first week of training camp with a minor hamstring injury

1:51PM ( 1 week ago )

Why dozens of Democrats left Texas and how Republicans want to punish them

Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have scattered across the country in a last-ditch effort to prevent Republicans from adopting U.S. House maps that President Donald Trump wants in place before the 2026 midterm elections

1:34PM ( 1 week ago )

Why dozens of Democrats left Texas and how Republicans are trying to punish them

Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have scattered across the country in a last-ditch effort to prevent Republicans from adopting U.S. House maps that President Donald Trump wants in place before the 2026 midterm elections

1:34PM ( 1 week ago )

Big Dumper's big year: Cal Raleigh's 'staggering' season leads an offensive surge by MLB catchers

Seattle's Cal Raleigh, known as "Big Dumper," has been a powerhouse this season, hitting 42 homers

1:33PM ( 1 week ago )

Mitch McConnell's legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate

Republican Nate Morris warmed up a recent crowd of party faithful by gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey

1:24PM ( 1 week ago )

Crews struggle to contain massive California wildfire that's injured 3 people

Hundreds of remote homes are threatened by a massive wildfire churning through Los Padres National Forest in central California

1:13PM ( 1 week ago )

Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control

Hundreds of remote homes are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central California

1:13PM ( 1 week ago )

Texas dispute highlights nation's long history of partisan gerrymandering. Is it legal?

A spat over congressional redistricting in Texas marks the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering

1:07PM ( 1 week ago )