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Biden says Olympians represented 'the very best of America'

Biden says Olympians represented 'the very best of America'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring the U.S. the “greatest sports nation in the history of the world," President Joe Biden welcomed U.S. Olympians and Paraolypians at the White House on Monday to recognize their achievement in this summer's games in Paris.
Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges

Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man who authorities say spent 12 hours camped outside Donald Trump's golf course before Secret Service spotted him with a rifle pleaded not guilty on Monday to federal charges including attempted assassination.
Donald Trump suggests 'one rough hour' of policing will end theft

Donald Trump suggests 'one rough hour' of policing will end theft

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump has suggested that “one rough hour” of law enforcement action would tamp down retail theft, an echo of his longstanding support for more aggressive and potentially violent policing.
Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump will appear in court

Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump will appear in court

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course will appear in court on Monday after being indicted on additional charges.
Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms

Voters in Northern California county to vote on whether to allow large-scale farms

PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, hundreds of brown-bodied hens waddle around a large barn at Weber Family Farms.
Harris, Trump shift plans after Hurricane Helene's destruction

Harris, Trump shift plans after Hurricane Helene's destruction

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hurricane Helene’s deadly devastation has scrambled the presidential candidates’ campaign plans, with Kamala Harris returning early from a campaign visit to Las Vegas to attend briefings and Donald Trump heading to Georgia to see th
Harris trolls Trump at Vegas rally and LA fundraiser, says her crowds are 'pretty big'

Harris trolls Trump at Vegas rally and LA fundraiser, says her crowds are 'pretty big'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris poked at Donald Trump over crowd sizes, his refusal to debate again and his privileged background on Sunday as she hauled in campaign cash in California and held a raucous rally at the same Nevada venue w
Key Senate race in Arizona could hinge on voters who back Trump and the Democratic candidate

Key Senate race in Arizona could hinge on voters who back Trump and the Democratic candidate

PHOENIX (AP) — If Ruben Gallego is going to give Democrats their fourth straight U.S. Senate victory in Arizona, he's probably going to need support from an unlikely group: Donald Trump voters.
Trump is pointing to new numbers on migrants with criminal pasts. Here's what they show

Trump is pointing to new numbers on migrants with criminal pasts. Here's what they show

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are pointing to newly released immigration enforcement data to bolster their argument that the Biden administration is letting migrants who have committed serious crimes go free in the U.S.
Control of the US Senate is in play as Montana's Tester debates his GOP challenger

Control of the US Senate is in play as Montana's Tester debates his GOP challenger

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana is fighting to hold on to his seat and prevent a Republican takeover of the Senate as the three-term lawmaker faces GOP challenger Tim Sheehy in a Monday night debate.