NEW YORK — The Trump administration on Tuesday published a list of more than 400 federal properties it says it could close or sell, including the FBI headquarters and the main Department of Justice building, after deeming them "not core to government operations." The list published by the General Services...
Trump Tariffs Could Spike Car Prices by $12,200, Experts Say
President Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are set to significantly impact the U.S. automotive industry, potentially driving up new car prices, according to industry experts. The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, coupled with an additional 10% on Chinese imports, could increase vehicle costs by up to...
IRS Is Drafting Plans to Cut as Much as Half of Its 90,000-Person Workforce, AP Sources Say
WASHINGTON — The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce by as much as half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to disclose the plans. The layoffs...
City of Fresno Lawsuit vs. Terance Frazier’s Nonprofit Hits a Snag
A Fresno judge sided with the nonprofit operator of the Granite Park sports complex, throwing out an eviction lawsuit from the city of Fresno on Tuesday. Fresno County Superior Court Judge Robert Whalen sustained a demurrer for the Central Valley Community Sports Foundation. He agreed with the argument that the...
Supreme Court Seems Likely to Block Mexico’s $10 Billion Lawsuit Against US Gun Makers
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to block a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S. alleging the companies have fueled cartel gun violence. Both liberal and conservative justices appeared skeptical that the claims could clear hurdles in U.S. law that largely shield...
Trump’s Pick as NATO Ambassador Says US Commitment to the Alliance Is ‘Ironclad’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's pick as NATO ambassador reassured senators at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday that the Trump administration's commitment to the military alliance was "ironclad." The U.S. commitment has been called into question by Trump's scathing criticism of European allies and his eagerness to build ties with...
NASA Astronauts Finally Closing in on Return to Earth After 9 Months in Space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA's two stuck astronauts are just a few weeks away from finally returning to Earth after nine months in space. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have to wait until their replacements arrive at the International Space Station next week before they can check out later this...
Fresno County Driver Killed in Early Morning Highway 41 Crash, Found 6 Hours Later
A 22-year-old man was killed in a crash early morning on Highway 41 just north of the transition to Highway 99, the California Highway Patrol said in a statement on Tuesday. The driver, behind the wheel of a Toyota Camry, was traveling southbound at around 12:30 AM when his vehicle...
Merced Police Bust Illegal Gambling Operation at Local Business
A Merced business owner was arrested Tuesday for allegedly operating an illegal gambling enterprise inside a local electronics store, the Merced Police Department said in a statement. Detectives executed a search warrant at Cell Kings, located in the 1500 block of E. Yosemite Parkway, following multiple complaints about illegal gambling...
Eagles Make Barkley Highest-Paid Running Back With 2-Year, $41.2M Deal, AP Source Says
PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley will become the highest-paid running back in NFL history after his record-setting season helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl. The Eagles are giving Barkley a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million with $36 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the deal told The...