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Month: December 2024

Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown. Instead, he’s telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate — days before a deadline when federal funding runs out. Trump’s sudden decision Wednesday to make new demands sent Congress spiraling as lawmakers

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Mexico praises its own migrants with a hymn, while abuses continue against those from other nations

Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president has unveiled a bilingual “hymn” to Mexican migrants living in the United States, even as migrants from other countries continue to suffer abuses, delays and hostility in Mexico. President Claudia Sheinbaum used her morning news briefing on Wednesday to unveil the song “Migrant Hymn.” The lyrics include

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Youngkin proposes tax relief on tips and cars in his adjusted Virginia budget plan

Associated Press/Report for America RICHMOND (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed a state budget plan on Wednesday that would permanently give tax relief on tips and cars, measures that his Republican administration has said would give money back to middle- and lower-income workers. The proposal would also increase funding for schools, maternal health and

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Louisville woman charged with manslaughter after 1-year-old dies from fentanyl

By Matthew Keck Click here for updates on this story     LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A Louisville woman has been charged with manslaughter after a 1-year-old child died from drugs. Louisville Metro Police Department arrested 19-year-old Saniya Frazier on Tuesday. Court records said that back in August, Frazier found a child unresponsive and called for help.

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Charlestown High School students step up as teacher battles breast cancer

By Norman Seawright Click here for updates on this story     CHARLESTOWN, Indiana (WLKY) — When Melissa Stewart, the Radio/TV teacher at Charlestown High School, had to step away for cancer treatment, her students rose to the occasion to ensure WPMQ, the school’s station, continued to operate smoothly in her absence. Melissa Stewart completed chemotherapy in

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Legal talks begin in Palm Springs holiday parade crash, attorney gives update on victims

The lawyer representing victims of a police motorcycle crash during the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade discussed the injuries sustained by their clients and confirmed they’ve been in communication with the Palm Springs City Attorney’s Office. Stefano Formica, the attorney for the victims, confirmed in an interview on Wednesday that his firm is still

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