Politics

FDA to recall 2 more eyedrop brands due to contamination risks

By Associated Press

U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury.

Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz agrees to testify before Senate committee

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.

WATCH: Garland announces antitrust lawsuit to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines

By David Koenig, Associated Press

The Biden administration sued to block JetBlue Airways' $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, saying Tuesday that the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.

Americans divided on immigration and refugees, new AP poll says

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows some support for changing the number of immigrants and asylum-seekers allowed into the country.

Ahead of 2024 presidential bid, DeSantis calls for U.S. to follow Florida’s lead

By Brendan Farrington, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech is likely to be more about making a case to lead the country rather than an assessment of Florida's future.

Netanyahu’s planned judicial overhaul divides Israeli military

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

A contentious judicial overhaul plan that has divided Israel is also tearing at what Israeli Jews see as the country's main unifying force: the military.

WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as spokesman Ned Price announces plans to step down

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Price will take a job working directly with Secretary of State Antony Blinken later this month, the State Department said Tuesday, and will be replaced in the interim by his deputy, Vedant Patel, until a successor is named.

WATCH: Fed Chair Jerome Powell says increased rate hikes may continue if economy stays strong

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve could increase the size of its interest rate hikes and raise borrowing costs to higher levels than previously projected if evidence continues to point to a robust economy and persistently high inflation, Chair Jerome Powell told a…

WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden proposes new taxes on the rich to fund Medicare

By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press

The White House held a press briefing on Tuesday as President Joe Biden proposed new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare.

Lebanon leans on U.S. dollar as economy tanks

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

The Lebanese pound has lost as much as 98 percent in value since late 2019, and now most restaurants and many stores are demanding to be paid in dollars to bypass what's seen as a nearly useless currency.