Category Archives: WPTF News
Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families
By JACK BROOK and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated Press/Report for America Congressional Democrats said they are investigating the Trump administration's efforts to deport military service members and their...
20h ago
Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
LONDON (AP) - Former U.S. President Joe Biden 's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said ...
Aug 08, 2026
Carolina Panther Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter the Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (AP) - Drew Brees stood on stage next to his bronze bust, in front of Who Dat Nation, and took his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Getting benched three times in the NFL helped hi...
Aug 08, 2026
ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency's 'best interests,' policy says
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the agency's policy gives it broad control over what foot...
Aug 07, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait
By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday and Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month. ...
Aug 07, 2026
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a year-long campaign by the la...
Aug 07, 2026
Senate confirms Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears more than 70 other Trump nominees
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press The Senate on Friday confirmed Cameron Hamilton as head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, returning the former Navy SEAL to the embattled agency he...
Aug 07, 2026
Higher education fund reaches milestone
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- The Independent College Fund of North Carolina (ICFNC), the fundraising arm of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), has completed 2025-2026 campaig...
Aug 07, 2026
Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, LISA MASCARO and BILL BARROW Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said on Friday that he will back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, li...
Aug 07, 2026
Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at t...
Aug 07, 2026