By PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, faces sentencing in federal court on Friday. The New York Republican, who served in Congress for barely a year before being ousted in 2023 by his House colleagues, pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and … [Read more...] about Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters
European benchmarks slide while Asia finishes mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s plans
By YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Global shares traded mixed Thursday, as worries crept back following a Wall Street rally that came after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.9% in early trading to 7,412.26, while the German DAX shed early … [Read more...] about European benchmarks slide while Asia finishes mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s plans
Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in office
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump will mark his first 100 days in office next week with a rally in Michigan, his first since returning to the White House earlier this year. Trump will visit Macomb County on Tuesday, the White House press secretary said. The region just north of Detroit, known as an automotive hub. “President … [Read more...] about Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in office
Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, new poll finds
By JOSH BOAK and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices to rise. Roughly half of U.S. … [Read more...] about Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, new poll finds
Souvlaki, popular Greek restaurant, temporarily closed in Baltimore: ‘Stay tuned’
Souvlaki has temporarily closed, according to the restaurant’s website. However, the Greek eatery, which has locations in Hampden and Federal Hill, along with two sites in Washington and one pending in Miami, plans to reopen for pickup and delivery soon, the website says. “Stay tuned,” the message reads. Souvlaki’s 3,200-square-foot space at 101-03 W. 36th St. is up for lease, … [Read more...] about Souvlaki, popular Greek restaurant, temporarily closed in Baltimore: ‘Stay tuned’