Texas man who tried to scam ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to 18 months in prison

Texas man who tried to scam ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to 18 months in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — A Texas man was sentenced to a year and a half in prison Wednesday over his effort to dupe George Santos out of nearly $1 million by offering to destroy evidence in the disgraced congressman’s corruption case.Hector Medina, 40, admitted to fabricating an identity as a politically connected fixer, then trying…

Trump issues sweeping pardon of supporters charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack

Trump issues sweeping pardon of supporters charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday said he was pardoning about 1,500 of his supporters who have been charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack, using his sweeping clemency powers on his first day back in office to dismantle the largest investigation and prosecution in Justice Department history.The pardons were expected…

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0. Another pick, John Ratcliffe for CIA…

Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, emboldened by his unprecedented political comeback, set to work unraveling Joe Biden ‘s legacy Monday as soon as he was sworn in as the 47th president, claiming a mandate to reshape American institutions.He began signing executive orders onstage at a downtown arena as thousands of supporters cheered, melding the theatrics…

TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users

TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users

By HALELUYA HADERO Associated PressTikTok said Sunday it was restoring service to users in the United States just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban, which President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office.Trump said he planned to…

American Red Cross is helping families affected by California wildfires

American Red Cross is helping families affected by California wildfires

Families affected by the 2025 California wildfires urgently need support. Your donation can help the American Red Cross provide meals, shelter and hope to these families. Please donate today. Go to redcross.org or call 1-800-red cross to donate to the 2025 California wildfires.