Trump-hosted Kennedy Center awards gala ratings plummet
A Donald Trump joked about quitting as US president if his hosting of the annual Kennedy Center awards went well. But viewership ratings for this year’s annual ceremony plummeted to a record low amid controversy over his takeover of the…
West Memphis Police Chief Robbin Campbell Jr. leaving, department says
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. – Chief Robbin A. Campbell, Jr. is leaving the department, the West Memphis Police Department said Wednesday. In a post to their Facebook page, the department shared their deep appreciation for Chief Campbell, who led the department…
Trump says pulling National Guard from three cities — for now
D President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, following a series of legal setbacks over his military deployments in US cities. The Republican had sent troops into several cities run…
In Venezuela, price of US dollar up 479 percent in a year
A Venezuela, currently in the throes of an escalating crisis with the United States, closed the books Wednesday on a complicated year for its economy, with the official cost of buying a US dollar up 479 percent in the last…
China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports
A China said on Wednesday it will impose additional 55 percent tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from January 1. The price of beef in China has trended…
WATCH: TCS investigating potential child care center fraud in WA
B (The Center Square) – Daycare centers that receive hundreds of thousands in taxpayer subsides did not appear to have any children when The Center Square visited the facilities this week and were either openly hostile or told journalists that they…
Trump bashes Clooney after actor becomes French
A US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Paris was welcome to Hollywood star George Clooney after the actor got French citizenship — and took the opportunity to bash France, too. Trump, whose administration has backed anti-immigration parties in Europe,…
Three dead in US strikes on alleged drug boats: US military
A The US military announced Wednesday that three people were killed in strikes on three alleged drug boats in international waters, bringing the death toll in Washington’s campaign against what it says are narcotics traffickers to at least 110. US…
Zelensky says deal to end war ’10 percent’ away
V Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday his country was “10 percent” away from a deal to end the war with Russia, but cautioned that the most important issues were unresolved and warned against rewarding Moscow. US-led efforts to end…
GOP fiscal hawks balk at $5.7B for refugees in 2026 HHS funding bill
B (The Center Square) – When Congress returns next week, lawmakers will have less than a month to pass the remaining nine appropriations bills funding federal agencies in fiscal year 2026. Already, however, there are signs of further delay, with…
