Medical debt hits the middle class hardest
Medical debt is a big burden for the middle class. Almost a quarter of middle-class Americans, or 17 million people, had unpaid health care bills in 2020, a larger share than those higher and lower on the income scale, according to a new report from Third Way.
2023-08-22 01:22
Federal judge temporarily blocks part of Georgia's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
A federal judge has temporarily blocked part of Georgia's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, ordering state officials to stop enforcing a key provision of the law more than a month after it took effect.
2023-08-22 00:54
Trump and several co-defendants expected to negotiate bond terms with Fulton County DA's office Monday
Former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants in the sweeping Georgia racketeering case are expected to work out the terms of their bond Monday with the Fulton County district attorney's office, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
2023-08-22 00:46
Freedom Caucus warns they won't back short-term spending bill without concessions
The House Freedom Caucus released a letter Monday morning warning they won't back a short-term spending bill that funds the government at last year's levels unless they get major concessions that have no chance of passing the Senate, highlighting a major problem for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
2023-08-21 23:22
Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Imran Khan faces charges over state secrets - source
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD Pakistani authorities have opened a criminal investigation against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan
2023-08-21 21:28
Biden to visit fire-ravaged Maui on Monday as search efforts continue
President Joe Biden will journey Monday to fire-ravaged Maui to witness up close the devastation left by an inferno more than a week ago and assess for himself a government response that some residents initially found lacking.
2023-08-21 17:24
Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates
The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him.
2023-08-21 13:47
Trump's expected Georgia surrender and debate no-show shatter campaign conventionality
The already logic-shattering 2024 White House race is expected to make an extraordinary detour through an Atlanta jail this week, with Donald Trump due to turn himself in over his fourth indictment -- for alleged election meddling in Georgia.
2023-08-21 12:21
Trump confirms he will not participate in first GOP primary debate
Former President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he will not participate in the first Republican primary debate this week.
2023-08-21 06:15
Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence
The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate.
2023-08-21 04:48
Mark Meadows asks federal court for Georgia charges to be dismissed
Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has asked a federal court to order all charges against him brought by Fulton County, Georgia, prosecutors to be dismissed.
2023-08-21 02:53
Iowa governor says voters won't give Trump a pass for skipping state fair events
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Sunday that she does not believe voters will give GOP front-runner and former President Donald Trump a pass for skipping the Iowa State Fair events that candidates usually entertain.
2023-08-21 00:53