News for April 3, 2025

Ed Martin’s bid to become the permanent U.S. attorney in Washington is facing strong pushback from former prosecutors and Senate Democrats, who say his conduct and loyalty to Donald Trump make him unfit for the job.

President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs sparked market turmoil and confusion as his administration sent mixed messages about whether the plan is a negotiation or a final policy.

Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’s nominee for top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., told senators about his work defending Jan. 6 rioters as his confirmation faces sharp criticism.

Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 win during the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Xavier Becerra has entered the crowded race for California governor, with the contest still could change if Kamala Harris decides to run.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent after his federal corruption case was dismissed.

Mayor Eric Adams said he will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent in New York City’s mayoral race.

Minot Mayor Tom Ross resigned after an investigation found he sent a sexually explicit video to the city attorney by mistake.