The Latest Breaking News from America

AP-NORC poll: Economy grows as priority on Russia response

Americans are becoming less supportive of punishing Russia for launching its invasion of Ukraine if it comes at the expense of the U.S. economy, a sign of rising anxiety over inflation and other challenges

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Stellantis to announce second North American battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana

Jeep maker Stellantis NV is expected to announce plans Tuesday to locate its second North American electric-vehicle battery manufacturing plant in Kokomo, Indiana, three sources familiar with the situation told The Detroit News, beating out two sites in Michigan.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2022

U.S. policy has not changed on Taiwan, U.S. defense secretary says

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Monday he believed that President Joe Biden had not announced a change to America's policy on military assistance to Taiwan.

Reuters · May 23, 2022

America’s billionaire class is funding anti-democratic forces

Billionaire donors are pushing an unsettling agenda for America – backing Trump’s lie that the 2020 election was stolen, calling for restrictions on voting and even questioning the value of democracy itself

The Guardian - US · May 23, 2022

Don’t believe those who say ending Roe v Wade will leave society largely intact

If the high court adopts Alito’s draft opinion, it will be a legal tidal wave that sweeps away a swath of rights unlike anything America has ever seen

The Guardian - US · May 23, 2022

Who are Carlson's "legacy Americans"?

Sure, Tucker's fave new term is an unsubtle euphemism for "white folks." But it's even more revealing than that

Salon · May 23, 2022

Republicans plot foreign intervention pullback

A wide range of conservative groups wants to curb American support for Ukraine, the Middle East and Europe.

Axios · May 23, 2022

Republicans plot isolationist surge

A wide range of conservative groups wants to curb American support for Ukraine, the Middle East and Europe.

Axios · May 23, 2022

Editorial: Sweet, overdue victory for US women's soccer

America didn't invent soccer, but this nation has taken global leadership in making the world's game truly equitable.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022

Millions of dollars are flowing into US cricket. But is there a market for the sport?

America is the largest sports market in the world. But can cricket really establish a foothold where others have failed?

The Guardian - US · May 23, 2022