The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Patriot advanced capability-3 missile segment enhancement missiles and related equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of $9 billion, the Pentagon said on Friday. The principal contractor for the sale is Lockheed Martin Corp, the Pentagon said in a...
US Stocks Fall, as Investors Fret Over Trump’s Fed Nominee, Earnings, Inflation
Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Friday as investors viewed President Donald Trump's nomination of former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh as a hawkish choice to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while also digesting earnings reports and a high inflation reading. On top of assessing the risks from...
US Senate Approves Spending Deal, but Short Government Shutdown Likely
The U.S. government was headed toward a partial shutdown on Friday, as Congress appeared unlikely to approve a deal that would keep a wide swath of operations funded past a midnight deadline. After hours of delay, the U.S. Senate passed the spending package by a bipartisan vote of 71 to...
US Approves More Than $6.5 Billion in Potential Military Sales to Israel, Pentagon Says
The U.S. State Department has approved more than $6.5 billion in potential military sales to Israel in three separate contracts, the Pentagon said on Friday. The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.98 billion, and another...
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Planned Lunch on Epstein’s Island, New Release Shows
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday published millions of new files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including emails that show Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump's commerce secretary, apparently visited Epstein's private island for lunch years after he claimed to have cut off ties. Todd Blanche, the U.S. deputy attorney...
Bredefeld vs. Beltran? Arguments at COG Turn to Bulls—!
A discussion on legal representation during Thursday’s Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board meeting at times turned nasty. Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld and Parlier Mayor Alma Beltran traded harsh words during a debate about possible conflicts of interest involving the Fresno County Counsel’s Office, which also represents Fresno COG....
Amazing Abby’s Attributes Include Charm, Affection, and Curiosity
Abby is an adorable 10-month old kitten with striking black-and-white markings and thick, beautiful fur. She’s a “look-alike” twin to her sister Candy, but she’s got her own special charm and personality! Independent at first, Abby likes to take her time getting comfortable. But once she settles in, she blossoms...
Valley Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Arrest in Fresno DUI Manslaughter Case
A man wanted in connection with a DUI manslaughter case has been arrested following an anonymous tip, Valley Crime Stoppers said. Peter Anusith Bandaphone, 42, was arrested Wednesday, three days after Valley Crime Stoppers posted information seeking the public’s help, according to the organization. The tip provided Bandaphone’s location and...
Brief US Government Shutdown Looks Inevitable Despite Deal
A short-lived U.S. government shutdown looked inevitable beginning after midnight on Friday despite plans in the Senate to vote on a deal that would keep a wide swath of the government running. The deal would fund government operations from the military to health programs. But it would also need to be...
The Trump Administration Will Add Roughly 65,000 Seasonal Guest Worker Visas for 2026
The Trump administration will add roughly 65,000 H-2B seasonal guest worker visas through September 30, a Federal Register notice said, saying the visas would be available to employers at risk of severe financial hardship due to a lack of U.S. labor. — (Reporting by Ted Hesson; Editing by Chris Reese)