September 19, 2025 5:10 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors. The Republican turned to the high court Thursday after an appeals court refused to go along with his effort to oust Cook, who participated in Wednesday’s Fed vote cutting its key interest rate. Trump wants to reshape the Fed’s seven-member governing board and strike a blow at its independence. Trump accuses Cook of mortgage fraud related to properties in Michigan and Georgia. Trump’s administration says the president may reasonably determine interest rates “should not be set by a Governor who appears to have lied.” Cook denies lying and refuses to leave her post.
September 19, 2025 5:08 am
PHOENIX (AP) — Turning Point USA, the organization Charlie Kirk founded to mobilize young conservatives, has seen a massive surge in interest and support since the activist’s assassination last week. As conservatives mourn Kirk’s death, the group announced that Kirk’s wife Erika will serve as its next CEO. More than just its leader, Charlie Kirk was Turning Point’s public face and crucial to its influence, building it into a multimillion-dollar operation that has been credited with helping to return President Donald Trump to office. But Turning Point appears poised to remain a MAGA juggernaut. Erika Kirk has a following in her own right.
September 19, 2025 5:07 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has intensified his efforts to reshape the media landscape, using threats, lawsuits and government pressure. He has extracted multimillion-dollar settlements and forced companies into costly litigation. Now that ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has been suspended over comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Trump wants to go even further. Speaking aboard Air Force One, the Republican president suggested revoking broadcast licenses for networks that criticize him. Brendan Carr, head of the Federal Communications Commission, had made a similar threat the previous day. Critics fear these actions threaten free speech protections, a cornerstone of the American political system.
September 19, 2025 5:04 am
NORTH CODORUS, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor says a suspected stalker armed with a rifle hid inside his ex-girlfriend’s home in Pennsylvania and ambushed police officers who came to arrest him, killing three of them. Police arriving at the scene at about 2:10 p.m. Wednesday noticed the door to the home was unlocked even though the ex-girlfriend and her mother had locked it before leaving the property. York County District Attorney Tim Barker said during a news conference Thursday that the officers opened the door and the suspect immediately opened fire on them using an AR-style rifle with a suppressor. He says the suspect fired multiple rounds at the four officers at the door, killing three of them.
September 19, 2025 4:48 am
PITTSBURGH — A pitcher for the Washington Wild Things is reportedly facing charges in connection with an incident at a Pittsburgh nightclub. According to our news partners at Channel 11, Police say the victim was punched in the face, knocked unconscious and ended up in the ICU. The suspect is identified as Sebastian Rodriquez. Attorney Phil DiLucente says Rodriguez has been in the Allegheny County Jail for the past week after investigators say he punched a man inside Cavo nightclub in the Strip District. DiLucente claims his client acted in self defense. A preliminary hearing had to be postponed due to a lack of an interpreter. Rodriquez is from Puerto Rico. Detectives say Rodriquez threw one punch but the victim has had multiple brain surgeries and continues to have seizures.
September 19, 2025 2:54 am
A pair of studies by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Promotion agency have found that a new event center is a viable project and would deliver ongoing benefits to the county. One study focused on the feasibility of such a project while the other examined its market potential. President Jeff Kotula says such a project carries a price tag of $24 million. It would be a multi-use facility of 30,000 square feet with a capacity of 3,000 guests in a concert setting. Kotula says they are looking at the Racetrack Road area, including Tanger and Hollywood Casino area as they search for those who may be willing to work with them on this project. The study found that construction of such a facility would generate more than $24 million and support some 200 full time equivalent jobs. Once operational, it is projected to generate $22 million in annual economic impact and support 70 new jobs and support another 64 indirect jobs. Kotula says there is no specific timetable for the project. (PHOTO: Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Promotion Agency)
September 19, 2025 2:43 am
The WCCF says donations for Thursday’s Day of Giving rolled past the $1.4 million mark, thanks to the support of more than 150 non-profits by more than 2,800 donors. The total contributions will continue to grow as the Washington County Community Foundation adds in the mailed-in contributions. Over the past 12 years, WCCF Gives has awarded nearly $14 million to Washington County charities, supporting programs and resources that directly benefit the community and this year, in addition to the vital support raised from donors, $100,000 in prizes were awarded thanks to generous sponsors. In addition, WCCF officials say that thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, up to $32,000 in processing costs related to WCCF Gives credit card contributions were covered, ensuring that more donor dollars directly benefit local charities.
September 18, 2025 10:17 am
AYLESBURY, England (AP) — After a day filled with royal pomp and pageantry, President Donald Trump is meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the final day of the U.S. leader’s state visit to Britain. The two leaders signed a major deal on tech investment. They are also expected to discuss steel tariffs and cover potentially tricky topics including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. On Wednesday, the president and first lady Melania Trump were feted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle with gold-trimmed carriages, scarlet-clad soldiers, artillery salutes and a lavish banquet.
September 18, 2025 5:11 am
AYLESBURY, England (AP) — President Donald Trump has ended his visit to the United Kingdom by expressing gratitude for the royal treatment he received. But difficult geopolitical issues were largely sidestepped during the trip. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a tech agreement Thursday and praised one another during a news conference Thursday. They held private talks on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and disagreements were kept cordial. King Charles III and Queen Camilla went all out to welcome Trump at Windsor Castle a day earlier. At trip’s end, Trump’s helicopter carrying to the airport at Stansted make an unscheduled landing due to what the White House called a “minor hydraulic issue.” No one was injured. Trump later continued home on Air Force One.
September 18, 2025 4:55 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market. The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%, down from 4.3%. Fed officials, led by Chair Jerome Powell, had kept their rate unchanged this year as they evaluated the impact of tariffs, tighter immigration enforcement, and other Trump administration policies on inflation and the economy. The only dissenter was Stephen Miran, the recent Trump-appointee.
