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New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes divisive accommodations for abortion

By CLAIRE SAVAGE and ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Workers are entitled to time off and other job accommodations for abortions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, according to finalized federal regulations published Monday. The regulations provide guidance for employers and workers on how to implement the law, which passed with

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Union settles extended strike with Pittsburgh newspaper, while journalists, other unions remain out

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The union that represents a Pittsburgh newspaper’s truck drivers, one of five unions that have been on strike for 18 months, has approved a new contract with the paper’s owners. But four other unions, including one representing the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s journalists and other newsroom employees, have not settled. The newspaper said the

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Former Trump staffer who said to ‘fan the flame’ after 2020 loss hired to lead Wisconsin GOP

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The director of Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin who pushed allegations of widespread fraud that were ultimately debunked has been hired to run the Republican Party of Wisconsin heading into the November election. The state party announced last week that Andrew Iverson will serve

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The Latest | Ahead of jury selection, prosecutors ask judge to fine Trump over social media posts

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors asked the judge overseeing Donald Trump ’s historic hush money trial to fine the former president $3,000 over three social media posts they say violated a gag order barring Trump from commenting on witnesses. The request came from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office midday Monday ahead

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Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says

By ERIC TUCKER, LEA SKENE and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Hours before leaving port, the massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical problems, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday, the same day FBI agents boarded the vessel

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