Politics

Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes

By Andrew Selsky, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press

Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make…

Lahaina residents brace for what they'll find as they return to devastated burn zone

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press

Lahaina residents are bracing for what they'll find when they return to the ruins of their homes after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 97 people and destroyed thousands of buildings.

Judge overseeing case to remove Trump from 2024 ballot issues protective order amid fear of threats, intimidation

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

The Colorado judge overseeing the lawsuit attempting to bar former President Donald Trump from The White House using a rare constitutional clause has issued an order prohibiting threats and intimidation regarding the case.

Federal judge rules Texas university that canceled drag show didn't violate free speech rights

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

The U.S. district judge argued Thursday that drag shows are "sexualized content" and can be subject to more regulations.

WATCH: U.S. pledges $100 million to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Friday that the U.S. would provide logistics, including intelligence, airlift, communications and medical support to the mission.

White House prepares for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding

By Josh Boak, Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday the House would return next week to start voting on the latest plan. He has just five days until the Sept. 30 deadline.

Both parties rally supporters as early voting begins in Virginia's closely watched legislative elections

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

Early voting has begun in Virginia's costly, high-stakes and closely watched legislative elections after a week in which elected officials and candidates rallied their supporters across the state.

Read the full indictment against Sen. Menendez and his wife for alleged gold bar bribery scheme

By Jake Offenhartz, Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted, accused of using his foreign affairs influence to help Egypt in return for bribes from the authoritarian regime.

Medicaid expansion to begin in North Carolina as governor lets budget bill become law

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

The budget's enactment was the last step necessary for Medicaid expansion provided in the 2010 federal health care law to states to get implemented in North Carolina.

WATCH: White House holds news briefing as government shutdown looms

By News Desk and Colleen Long, Associated Press

The White House is preparing Friday to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded.