WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is meeting privately with congressional Republicans at the White House on Thursday as his allies on Capitol Hill are arguing with themselves over the size, scope and details of his “big, beautiful bill” to cut taxes, regulations and government spending. The House and Senate GOP...
2nd Federal Judge in 2 Days Blocks President Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
SEATTLE — A second federal judge in two days has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally. U.S. District Judge John Coughenour in Seattle on Thursday decried what he described as the administration’s treatment of the Constitution...
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Plan Offering Incentives for Federal Workers to Resign
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives. The ruling came hours before the midnight deadline for workers to apply for the deferred resignation program, which has been commonly described as a buyout. U.S. District Judge...
Chicago Bears Owner Virginia McCaskey, the Daughter of George Halas, Dies at 102
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 102. McCaskey’s family announced through the team that she died Thursday. She had owned the Bears since her father’s death...
Who Dat Former Saint Finding New Life in Philly? It’s All-Pro Eagles Linebacker Zack Baun
NEW ORLEANS — Jason Kelce stood on stage during a taping of his late-night talk show when he spotted his former boss and Eagles general manager Howie Roseman hanging out in the balcony. Kelce turned the cameo into a Q&A and asked what every fan in Philadelphia — heck, everyone...
Lakers Land Center Mark Williams in Trade With Hornets for Knecht and Reddish
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft considerations, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the...
Jimmy Butler Headed to Warriors, Andrew Wiggins to Heat in Trade Deal
Jimmy Butler got what he wanted. He's being traded out of Miami and got a new contract in the process. The Heat and the Golden State Warriors have agreed on a deal that sends Butler to the Bay Area, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday. Butler helped...
What Is ‘Ordo Amoris?’ Vice President JD Vance Invokes This Medieval Catholic Concept
Vice President JD Vance recently cited medieval Catholic theology in justifying the immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump. "Just google 'ordo amoris,'" he posted Jan. 30 on the social media platform X. He posted this in reply to criticism over statements he made in a Fox News interview: "You love...
Meet the Woman Keeping the Adorable Pups Happy at This Year’s ‘Puppy Bowl’
NEW YORK — If you tune into the "Puppy Bowl" on Sunday, you'll likely see a key person's influence — even if you don't actually see her. Victoria Schade is a dog trainer and novelist who's the show's lead puppy trainer and wrangler. She's the one making sure the shelter...
Egypt Lobbies Against Trump Plan to Empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel Makes Preparations
CAIRO — Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of Palestinians from Gaza despite international rejection of President Donald Trump's plan to empty the territory of its population. Egypt has launched a diplomatic blitz behind the scenes against the proposal, warning it would put its peace deal with...