Politics

House Republicans pass bill to overturn DC police reform

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

In a party-line vote Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee advanced a bill to overturn a police reform package passed by the D.C. Council amid nationwide protests about police brutality.

House Republicans pass energy bill to roll back regulation of fossil fuel production

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The legislation would sharply increase domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal, and ease permitting restrictions that delay pipelines, refineries and other projects.

Vatican formally rejects ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ after Indigenous calls

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Vatican has formally repudiated the "Doctrine of Discovery." That is the theory backed by 15th century decrees that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property law today.

Desantis war on ‘woke’ colleges sparks fear among professors, students

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

Students and faculty say America should take note because the transformation could have national implications as DeSantis gears up for a likely presidential bid.

Judge’s ruling undercuts Affordable Care Act preventive screenings

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

A federal judge in Texas who has previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation's health law.

WATCH: Pentagon says 6 U.S. troops have traumatic brain injuries after Syria attacks

By Associated Press

The Pentagon said Thursday that an additional six troops were injured in attacks last week in northeastern Syria that U.S. officials have blamed on Iranian-backed militants.

WATCH: State department holds news briefing after Russia arrests American journalist

By Associated Press

State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel will hold a news briefing on Thursday following Russia announcing that its security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges, the first time a U.S. correspondent has been…

WATCH: White House holds news briefing after Russia arrests American journalist on espionage charges

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing on Thursday after Russia's security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges.

WATCH: Ohio Congressional delegation unveils legislation following Norfolk Southern derailment

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

A bipartisan group of senators and representatives from Ohio held a news briefing on Thursday to introduce new legislation to improve railroad safety.

Mexico investigates 8 employees for misconduct over deadly fire at migrant facility

By Fabiola Sanchez, Morgan Lee, Associated Press

Mexican authorities say eight employees or officials are being investigated for possible misconduct at a migrant detention center where a fire killed 39 detained men.