Politics

GOP announces plan to encourage early, mail-in voting despite previous messaging

By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

The goal is to to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure and to make sure they are able to return their ballots in time to be counted, thus putting less pressure on Election Day…

Signs emerge that Justice Department is edging closer to possible federal indictment of Trump

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

In the last week, his lawyers have met with Justice Department officials to argue against an indictment; Trump has issued social media posts in which he suggested he anticipated that he might be charged; and a former top aide appeared…

Vice President Harris announces aid for Haiti, support for climate change initiatives ahead of visit to Caribbean

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The U.S. says it also will work with Haiti’s National Police, a severely underfunded and understaffed agency struggling to quell a surge in gang violence, to help investigate and prosecute crimes with U.S. ties that involve gangs, weapons smuggling and…

Biden marks Pride Month with new initiatives to help and protect LGBTQ+ communities

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Biden announced initiatives Thursday to protect LGBTQ+ communities from attacks, help youths with mental health and homelessness, and counter book bans.

WATCH: Biden, Sunak vow to stick together on Ukraine, deepen cooperation on clean energy, AI

By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

The leaders’ wide-ranging talks Thursday at the White House also covered China, economic security, an emerging critical minerals agreement and more.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case

By Associated Press

The case had been closely watched for its potential to weaken the landmark voting rights law.

Pat Robertson, religious broadcaster and GOP political influencer, dies at 93

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

For more than a half-century, Robertson was a familiar presence in American living rooms. Money poured in as he solicited donations, his influence soared, and when he moved directly into politics by seeking the GOP presidential nomination in 1988, he…

Rishi Sunak arrives in Washington with Ukraine, economy and AI on the agenda

By Jill Lawless, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The U.S. and the U.K. are the two biggest military donors to Ukraine, and the war will be the focus of Sunak's White House meeting with President Joe Biden on Thursday.

Biden vetoes bill to cancel student loan debt relief

By Associated Press

"It is a shame for working families across the country that lawmakers continue to pursue this unprecedented attempt to deny critical relief to millions of their own constituents," Biden said in a statement when announcing his veto.

With LIV-PGA deal, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince makes dramatic move to extend kingdom’s influence

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Tuesday's surprise announcement of a commercial merger between Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and the PGA Tour looks to end a messy legal battle between the two rivals.