Politics

15,000 voters in Arizona have joined a new political party. Democrats worry that's enough for a Biden spoiler

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

It's a number big enough to tip the presidential election in a critical swing state — something that has particularly alarmed people trying to stop Trump from winning the White House again.

Poland to end arms support for Ukraine as trade dispute escalates

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

The comment appeared to put Poland's status as a major source of military equipment for Kyiv in doubt as a trade dispute between the neighboring states escalates.

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heat pumps by 2030

By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press

Heat pumps use little electricity, yet are able to heat and cool buildings. Since they often replace oil or gas furnaces that add greenhouse gases to the air, they can meaningfully address climate change.

McCarthy relents to right flank on spending cuts, but they still deliver a defeat as shutdown looms

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy emerged with a spending cut plan to prevent a federal government shutdown by appeasing his hard-right flank, only to see it quickly collapse Thursday in a crushing defeat.

Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio train derailment but won't declare disaster

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to continue holding Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine's recovery, but he stopped short of declaring a disaster.

WATCH: Ukraine's Zelenskyy gives address at U.S. National Archives during visit to Washington

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a whirlwind return visit to Washington on Thursday to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine, delivering an upbeat message on the war's progress while facing new questions about the flow of American dollars.

What the 2020 census shows us about race and ethnicity in the U.S. right now

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as Middle Eastern or North African, Venezuelans were the fastest-growing Hispanic group last decade and Chinese and Asian Indians were the two largest Asian groups, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

WATCH: 2023 United Nations General Assembly – Day 3

By Ted Anthony, Associated Press

China told assembled world leaders that it considers itself part of the Global South, saying it identifies with the goals and challenges of less-developed nations and offering them an alternative to what it has long called “Western hegemony.”…

Most Americans view Israel as an ally, but fewer see it as sharing U.S. values, AP-NORC poll shows

By Matthew Lee, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

The poll results and the meeting come during a new period of tension between the Biden administration and Israel over Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul, which has sparked mass protests in major Israeli cities.

Pope Francis goes to Marseille to show solidarity with migrants, but will Europe listen amid an influx?

By Nicole Winfield, Trisha Thomas, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

The future, he said this past weekend about his upcoming trip to Marseille, “will only be prosperous if it is built on fraternity, putting human dignity, real people and especially the most needy, first.”…