Politics

Judge rules Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built his real estate empire

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.

Musk's X is the largest source of disinformation, EU official says

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova also said Tuesday that Google, TikTok, Microsoft and Meta have more to do to tackle disinformation.

U.S. consumer confidence falls in September as American anxiety about the future grows

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

The American consumer is feeling less confident this month, particularly about the future, as expectations persist that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period.

The Supreme Court will let Alabama's congressional map be redrawn to better represent Black voters

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The justices left in place an order directing a court-appointed special master to propose new lines for the state with a second district where Black voters constitute a majority or close to it.

At UN, North Korea says the U.S. made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO

By Ted Anthony, Associated Press

Kim Song also denounced both U.S. and South Korean leaders for "hysterical remarks of confrontation" that it says are raising the temperature in the region.

Serbia calls on NATO to take over policing of northern Kosovo after a deadly shootout

By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with ambassadors from five Western countries and the European Union two days after violent clashes between armed Serbs and Kosovo police left one officer and three gunmen dead.

United Farm Workers endorses Biden, says he's an 'authentic champion' for workers

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The union on Tuesday said the Democratic president has proven throughout his life that he's an "authentic champion" for workers and their families, regardless of race or national origin.

California Gov. Newsom signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition. The federal government already taxes guns at 10 percent or 11 percent. The law Newsom signed on Tuesday adds an 11 percent tax on…

Canada's House speaker resigns over inviting a man who fought for the Nazis to Parliament

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons is resigning for inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president.

WATCH: Biden makes historic visit to UAW picket line, tells union to 'stick with it'

By Seung Min Kim, Tom Krishner, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has joined the United Auto Workers on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers, a demonstration of support for organized labor apparently unparalleled in presidential history.