Politics

WATCH: The Biden Impeachment Hearings - Day 1

By Farnoush Amiri, Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

House Republicans launched their first hearing Thursday promising to “provide accountability” as they probe the family's finances and the lucrative business dealings of Biden's son Hunter.

Auto workers union to announce plans on Friday to expand strike in contract dispute with companies

By David Koenig, Tom Krisher, Associated Press

The union went on strike Sept. 14 when it couldn't reach agreements on new contracts with Ford, General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis.

Who will be at the 2nd GOP debate?

By Yasmeen Sami Alamiri

Seven GOP candidates will face off Wednesday for the second GOP primary debate. While the location is different from the first debate last month – this one is being held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California--…

Biden vetoes two Republican-led bills to undo protections for the prairie chicken and northern bat

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has vetoed Republican-sponsored bills intended to undo federal protections for two endangered species that have seen their populations plummet over the years.

U.S. allows Israeli citizens to travel visa-free, joining a select group of countries

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

The decision was announced Wednesday in Washington. It comes despite U.S. concerns about the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinian Americans.

Trump heads to Michigan to compete with Biden for union votes as GOP rivals are set to debate

By Jill Colvin, Tom Krisher, Associated Press

Trump's visit also comes a day after President Joe Biden became the first sitting president in U.S. history to walk a picket line as he joined United Auto Workers in Detroit.

WATCH: Transportation Sec. Buttigieg holds briefing on impact of possible government shutdown

By News Desk

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that air travel will remain safe in a shutdown, but that the training of new air traffic controllers will stop and 1,000 trainees will be furloughed.

Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to bribery charges

By Larry Neumeister, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Menendez will make his first court appearance Wednesday in Manhattan's federal court amid growing calls from colleagues that he resign.

WATCH: Senate convenes as House Republicans continue budget battle and shutdown deadline nears

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

The federal government would begin to shut down if funding is not secured by Sunday, Oct. 1, the start of the new fiscal year.

Is broadband an essential utility, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case

By Associated Press

The proposed rules would return fixed and mobile broadband service to its status as an essential telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act.