Politics

Trump's fraudulent financial statements were key to getting loans, former bank official says

By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

The former president obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in loans using financial statements that a court has since deemed fraudulent, a retired bank official testified at the New York civil fraud trial.

Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas militants beheaded soldiers, raped women in their attack on Israel

By Joseph Krauss, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

In a televised address Wednesday night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu detailed atrocities that took place during a stunning weekend attack by Hamas. Meanwhile, in the sealed-off Gaza Strip, Palestinian suffering mounted as Israeli bombardment demolished neighborhoods.

Abortion rights and marijuana questions expected to drive Ohioans to polls as early voting begins

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

Heavier-than-normal turnout is expected Wednesday as early voting begins in Ohio's closely watched off-year election.

Zelenskyy meets with NATO defense ministers seeking more support to fight Russia

By Lorne Cook, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press

Political support in the U.S. for the war has been lagging, and allies are under pressure to send weapons to bolster Israel in its war with Hamas.

Finland police investigate undersea gas pipeline leak as possible sabotage

By Associated Press

Finland's National Bureau of Investigation, or NBI, says it has started gathering evidence at the location of the leak, which was detected Sunday on the Balticconector pipeline connecting the two NATO allies.

Oklahoma Supreme Court chief justice recommends removing judge for texting during a murder trial

By Ken Miller, Associated Press

The petition goes to the Oklahoma Court on the Judiciary, which will hold a hearing on whether to remove Soderstrom, who is now suspended with pay.

Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House speaker

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

In private balloting at the Capitol, House Republicans pushed aside Rep. Jim Jordan, the Judiciary Committee chairman, in favor of Scalise, the current majority leader, lawmakers said.

WATCH: White House weighs in on military support to Israel, U.S. death toll, safe passage for Gaza civilians

By Associated Press

The U.S. is in active conversations to achieve safe passage out of Gaza for civilians, White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday.

WATCH: Biden says the proposed FTC ban on junk fees will help families and 'honest' businesses

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.