Politics

Trial begins over Texas voter restrictions that sparked 38-day walkout by Democrats in 2021

By Associated Press

Two years ago, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed the changes into law as part of a wave of GOP-driven efforts to overhaul voting rules following the 2020 presidential election.

U.S. makes deal with Iran to swap prisoners and release $6 billion in frozen money

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The transfer of the $6 billion was the critical element in the prisoner release deal, which saw four of the five American detainees transferred from Iranian jails into house arrest last month.

Cease-fire declared after days of fighting in Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp

By Fadi Tawil, Associated Press

The fighting broke out Thursday night after nearly a month of calm in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp near the port city of Sidon between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah group and militant Islamist groups.

Bernalillo County sheriff in New Mexico rejects governor's gun ban, calling it unconstitutional

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

Some Republican lawmakers have proposed starting impeachment proceedings, while a gun rights group has filed a federal lawsuit seeking an immediate court order to block it from taking effect.

'Stop Cop City' petition campaign in limbo as Atlanta officials refuse to process signatures

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

The refusal by the city clerk's office Monday was the latest setback for organizers, who accuse officials of trying to illegitimately push forward a project that they derisively call "Cop City."…

India and Saudi Arabia agree to expand economic and security ties after the G20 summit

By Associated Press

During last week's G20 summit, India, Saudi Arabia, the United States, the European Union and other countries announced an ambitious rail and shipping corridor that will link India with the Middle East and Europe.

Chile president defends democracy 50 years after coup ushered in brutal dictatorship

By Eva Vergara, Daniel Politi, Associated Press

The problems of democracy must be addressed through more democracy, President Boric said at the La Moneda presidential palace, which was bombed by warplanes at the start of the coup half a century ago.

Active-duty Marine gets probation and community service for storming Capitol on Jan. 6

By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

The judge told Hellonen that she can't fathom why he violated his oath to protect and defend the Constitution by joining the Jan. 6, 2021 riot.

McCarthy faces government shutdown, pushes for Biden impeachment inquiry with Congress back in session

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

McCarthy faces hard-right Republicans who reject the deal he struck over the summer with Biden on spending levels and are demanding further cuts.

Israel's judges to hear cases on their own fate as bitter overhaul of judiciary reaches courts

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan has plunged the country into nine months of unrest and exposed bitter divisions within Israeli society.