Politics

Retread scare: Trump and other Republicans evoke another era by calling Democrats 'communists'

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump's arraignment in federal court has highlighted a popular strategy among Republicans: likening their opponents to "Marxists" and "communists."…

Blinken, Xi satisfied with progress after U.S.-China talks but more work to do

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

It remained unclear if those understandings can resolve their most important disagreements, many of which have international implications.

WATCH: Biden announces $600M in climate investments as 2024 campaign revs up

By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden toured the coastal wetland area around Palo Alto, California, and announced $600 million for projects to address climate change.

Blinken kicks off high-stakes meetings in effort to cool soaring U.S.-China tensions

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday kicked off two days of high-stakes diplomatic talks in Beijing aimed at trying to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set many around the world on edge.

U.S. ambassador marches in Warsaw Pride parade as conservative government pushes anti-LGBTQ+ stance

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Ambassador Mark Brzezinski held a U.S. flag high as he marched in the yearly Pride parade in Warsaw on Saturday, a clear message of Washington's opposition to discrimination in a country where LGBTQ+ people are facing an uphill struggle.

News Wrap: Biden speaks in Philadelphia at his 1st major 2024 campaign rally

In our news wrap Saturday, Biden held the first big rally of his reelection campaign in Philadelphia, Secretary of State Blinken is visiting China for talks aimed at easing tensions, at least 41 people died in an attack on a…

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New report looks at the changing face of extremist groups in America

By John Yang, Kaisha Young

As hate groups edge toward the political mainstream, experts say they’re employing new tactics and taking on new forms. In June, the Southern Poverty Law Center added 12 conservative “parents’ rights” groups to its list of extremist and anti-government organizations.

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Specter of government shutdown rises again as House GOP seeks deeper budget cuts

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Speaker Kevin McCarthy's bid to appease Republican hard-liners and get the House moving again after a recent party rebellion on the floor has some Democrats warning of a difficult road ahead when it comes to passing legislation that will keep…

Biden hits economic populist talking points at Philadelphia campaign rally

By Seung Min Kim, Will Weissert, Associated Press

President Joe Biden delivered an unapologetically economic populist message Saturday during the first rally of his reelection campaign, telling an exuberant crowd of union members that his policies had created jobs and lifted the middle class.

NATO moves to protect undersea pipelines, cables as concern mounts over Russian sabotage threat

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The military organization is concerned about Russia's mapping activities to locate vital Western infrastructure in waters around Europe used to transport energy and internet data.