WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set Tuesday to announce a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the federal government as they ramp up an existing effort to end the abuse of federal programs and dollars. Under the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, or WHIP, anyone who submits a tip to fraud. gov that leads to a fraud conviction or a significant federal enforcement action is eligible to receive up to...

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Kyiv is once again receiving early warnings from its partners following recent Russian missile attacks that occurred without enough notice. Zelenskyy said the change happened after talks with his American counterparts, including a phone call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier in the day. “We are thankful that intelligence works now, and I’m speaking about early warning, which is very important for our...

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night. During the peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning, it will be possible to see up to 20 meteors per hour in ideal viewing conditions, according to the American Meteor Society. Meteors are still visible for a few weeks before and after the peak. The Orionids are viewable in the northern and southern after...