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Warsh’s challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump’s demands

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and JOSH BOAK Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago. Now that he is in line for the position, the enormity ...

Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop is set to be Florida's third execution of 2026, keeping the state on pace to match or possibly exceed last year's record 19 executions. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a ...

Sundance Film Festival to name 2026 award winners

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The juries of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival will be announcing this year's award winners Friday morning in Park City, Utah. Filmmakers Janicza Bravo, Nisha Ganatra and Azazel Jacobs are the jury for the U.S. Dramatic Competition, ...