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U.S. eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria's transitional government to allow the entry of humanitarian aid after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad last month. The U.S.
Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency's role in documents case against him

Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency's role in documents case against him

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is promising to replace the head of the National Archives , thrusting the agency back into the political spotlight after his mishandling of sensitive documents led to a federal indictment.
Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month

Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's top financial regulator said Monday that he would resign next month, avoiding a potential confrontation with the incoming Trump administration and Republicans in the Senate.
California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state.
Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down

Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will step down as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses his successor.

U.S. eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria's transitional government to allow the entry of humanitarian aid after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad last month. The U.S.
Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency's role in documents case against him

Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency's role in documents case against him

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is promising to replace the head of the National Archives , thrusting the agency back into the political spotlight after his mishandling of sensitive documents led to a federal indictment.
Trump responds to Trudeau's resignation with dig about Canada being 51st state

Trump responds to Trudeau's resignation with dig about Canada being 51st state

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is resigning because he knows the United States will not put up with trade deficits with Canada. He also said many Canadians would love to be the 51st state.
California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state.
Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistance

Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistance

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov.