Politics

Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey approves Sweden's bid to join NATO

By Justin Spike, Associated Press

The delay on Tuesday comes as Hungary remains the main hurdle to Sweden's admission into NATO after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan submitted a protocol to Turkey's parliament on Monday to approve its admission.

Republicans nominate Tom Emmer for House speaker going into third vote

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The House speaker will need to accomplish the seemingly impossible job of uniting the GOP majority.

WATCH: Jenna Ellis pleads guilty over efforts in Georgia to overturn 2020 election

By Will Weissert, Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Ellis, the fourth defendant in the case to enter into a plea deal with prosecutors, was a vocal part of Trump's reelection campaign in the last presidential cycle and was charged alongside the Republican former president and 17 others with…

Trump to return to civil fraud trial as ex-lawyer Michael Cohen testifies

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

The judge, Arthur Engoron, has already ruled that Trump and his company committed fraud, but the trial involves remaining claims of conspiracy, insurance fraud and falsifying business records.

GOP House speaker race crowded as Republicans prepare to vote again

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Republicans gathered late in the evening Monday to hear quick speeches from the congressmen seeking the job, elevator pitches ahead of Tuesday's internal party voting.

Live updates: What's happening in the Israel-Hamas war as some hostages are released

By Associated Press

The aid convoys allowed into Gaza so far have carried a fraction of what's needed, and the U.N. said distribution will have to stop if there's no fuel for the trucks.

WATCH: House convenes as Republicans pick Emmer as latest speaker candidate

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

While Emmer won a simple majority in a roll call behind closed doors — 117 votes — he lost more than two dozen Republicans, leaving him far short of what will be needed during a House floor tally ahead.

Former lawmaker Maria Corina Machado dominates opposition's presidential primary in Venezuela

By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

Former Venezuelan lawmaker Maria Corina Machado, a longtime critic of Venezuela's government, has dominated the opposition's presidential primary election, getting more than 1.4 million votes, according to the latest partial results.

Trump compares himself to Nelson Mandela after filing for New Hampshire primary

By Holly Ramer, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Trump suggested at a rally Monday that he might go to prison for political reasons due to what he argues are prosecutors out to get him.

Former NSA worker pleads guilty to trying to sell U.S. secrets to Russia

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

Under a plea agreement approved by a federal judge on Monday, prosecutors agreed to not ask for more than about 22 years in prison for 31-year-old Jareh Sebastian Dalke.