Puerto Rico’s new governor sworn in days after a major blackout left much of the island in the dark

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Jenniffer González Colón was sworn in Thursday as Puerto Rico’s new…

Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition…

Senate eyes vote before midnight on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown

WASHINGTON — Approaching a midnight government shutdown deadline, the Senate set up votes toward final passage…

Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden endorsed a ban on congressional stock trading in an interview that’s…

Maine’s voter-approved limit on PAC contributions triggers lawsuit in federal court

PORTLAND, Maine — A pair of conservative groups on Friday challenged a Maine law that limits…

Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

WASHINGTON — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social…

Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats failed Wednesday to confirm a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations…

Missouri companies sue to stop a law that raises minimum wage and requires paid sick leave

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri business groups announced Monday that they have filed a lawsuit to try…

Fox News loses bid for Smartmatic voting-tech company’s records about Philippines bribery case

Smartmatic won’t be required to give Fox News a trove of information about U.S. federal charges…

TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers

BUCHAREST, Romania — TikTok took down several networks that tried to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives…