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Trump endorses Hilton in California gubernatorial primary

(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump has endorsed former Fox News anchor Steve Hilton in California’s Republican gubernatorial primary. Trump picked Hilton over the other prominent GOP candidate - Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is an outspoken Trump supporter. Sunday night’s endorsement on social media comes as Democrats

Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa: report

Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa: report

The Middle East war "presents a serious risk to Africa", the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP Saturday. The conflict threatens to increase the cost of living and curtail growth on the continent, the report warned. The Middle East

Trump orders new pharma tariff, reshapes metal duties

Trump orders new pharma tariff, reshapes metal duties

US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered new tariffs on certain medicines, alongside an overhaul of metal duties, doubling down on his trade agenda a year after unleashing trade wars on virtually all partners. The latest pair of orders he signed pile pressure on pharmaceutical companies to manufacture more in

Rancher, veteran, photographer Matt Rains pitches diverse experience and moderate path to Congress

As a veteran, international photographer and rancher, 1st Congressional District Democratic primary contender and Simms-area resident Matt Rains has worn many hats. Rains is relying on extensive life and travel experience to more than 60 countries to carve an informed and moderate path to Congress. Less than 60 days

Drivers With Bad Credit Pay 40% More for Car Insurance — And Think They’re Getting a Good Deal | Insurify

The cost of car insurance fell in 2025, but the average full-coverage premium is still up 42% in the past four years. As the cost of living rises, many Americans are taking steps to cut back on expenses. But they may be overlooking opportunities to pare down their car

Gallatin Refugee Connections hosts kit packing day for refugees coming to Montana

Volunteers arrived at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ bright and early on Saturday morning and immediately got to work carrying heavy boxes full of everything from pots and pans to bedding to baby supplies into the church. Everything a family would need to comfortably start a new life. The

At gas stations, Americans say they're 'paying the price' of Iran war

At gas stations, Americans say they're 'paying the price' of Iran war

At a gas station in the Washington suburbs, drivers confronted the harsh domestic repercussions of the war on Iran, as spiking fuel prices hit household budgets hard. Jeanne Williams, 83, had just driven 100 miles (160 kilometers) from Richmond, Virginia, where she was visiting her elder sister. "That is