Politics

Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week, UAW chief says

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

A strike against all three major automakers — General Motors, Stellantis and Ford — could cause damage not only to the industry as a whole but also to the Midwest economy, and could lead eventually to higher vehicle prices.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks after West Coast port workers ratify new labor contract

By News Desk and Associated Press

Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: “I’m proud to be the most pro-union president in American…

Colorado lawsuit contends Constitution's 'insurrection' clause bars Trump from running again for president

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

The lawsuit, citing the 14th Amendment, is likely the initial step in a legal challenge that seems destined for the U.S. Supreme Court.

WATCH: Georgia judge rules that Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro can be tried together starting Oct. 23

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

The judge overseeing the Georgia election subversion case involving Trump on Wednesday denied requests by two of the 19 defendants to be tried alone, instead saying the pair would be tried together starting next month.

Democrat Gabe Amo could be 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress

By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press

Amo will face off against Republican Gerry Leonard in November.

WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Secretary of State Blinken visits Ukraine

By News Desk

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said such brutal Russian attacks underscore "the importance of continuing to support the people of Ukraine.”…

EPA to delay setting air quality standards despite advisory panel recommendation

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

It's the second time in 12 years a Democratic administration has put off a new ozone standard before an election year.

WATCH: Blinken over $1 billion in new funding in news briefing with Ukrainian minister

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Blinken’s visit was aimed at assessing Ukraine’s 3-month-old counteroffensive and signaling continued U.S. support as some Western allies express worries about Kyiv’s slow progress against invading Russian forces.

Russia says southeast Ukraine is now the main focus of fighting in the war

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told Russian military officers Tuesday that Ukraine has brought up reserve brigades there that were trained by Kyiv's Western allies.

Africa Climate Summit links 'unfair' debt burden with calls to make continent's green assets pay off

By Cara Anna, Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press

Kenya's president says the continent of more than 1.3 billion people is losing 5 percent to 15 percent of its GDP growth every year to the impacts of climate change.