Trump promises ‘giant package’ related to ethanol to please farmers
President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration is planning a “giant package” related to ethanol that would please U.S. farmers angry that many more oil refiners have been freed from obligations to use the corn-based fuel.
Hurricane Dorian strengthens as it takes aim at Florida
Hurricane Dorian took aim at the Florida coast early on Thursday, whipped up by warm Atlantic waters as it threatened to become a dangerous category 3 storm.
Surge in young Republicans worried about the environment: survey
A growing majority of U.S. Republicans, especially younger voters, are worried that human behavior is damaging the planet, according to a survey of global attitudes to the environment conducted by an Amsterdam-based polling agency.
White House hopeful Kamala Harris to emphasize access for individuals with disabilities
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris will announce a plan on Thursday aimed at ensuring individuals with disabilities have equal access to job opportunities, education, housing and healthcare.
Dorian expected to become major hurricane on Friday: U.S. NHC
Atlantic hurricane Dorian is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane on Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Dorian gains might as it takes aim at Florida
Hurricane Dorian took aim at the Florida coast early on Thursday, whipped up by warm Atlantic waters as it threatened to become a dangerous category 3 storm.
U.S. jury indicts suspected Capital One hacker on wire fraud, data theft charges
A federal grand jury has indicted the suspected hacker who obtained personal information of over 100 million people in the Capital One Financial Corp data breach on charges of wire fraud and computer data theft, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sai…
Trump slams ‘corrupt’ Puerto Rico as Hurricane Dorian skirts island
President Donald Trump lashed out at Puerto Rico on Wednesday, calling it “one of the most corrupt places on earth” before an approaching hurricane skirted the U.S. territory, stirring up memories of previous devastating storms.
Trump administration tightens citizenship rules for children of U.S. military abroad
Some children born to U.S. citizens stationed abroad as government employees or members of the U.S. military will no longer qualify for automatic American citizenship under a policy change unveiled on Wednesday by the Trump administration.
U.S. Senator Gillibrand exits Democratic presidential race
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who ran a presidential campaign centered on advocacy for women, ended her bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination on Wednesday after failing to gain traction in opinion polls or qualify for next month’s debate.
