Politics

WATCH: White House hold briefing as legal fight over student debt transforms into a broader political battle

By Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Facing the possibility that the Supreme Court will reject President Joe Biden's plan for student loan forgiveness, the White House is aiming to turn the political heat toward Republicans while deflecting criticism from disappointed borrowers.

Tennessee governor signs drag show restrictions into law

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jeff McMillan, Associated Press

Across the country, conservative activists and politicians complain that drag contributes to the “sexualization” or “grooming” of children. Several states are considering restrictions, but none has acted as fast as Tennessee to ensure children are not exposed to drag.

Biden says he will sign bill blocking new D.C. laws that overhaul criminal justice system

By Colleen Long, Mary Clare Jalonick, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden says he will sign a Republican-sponsored resolution blocking new District of Columbia laws that overhaul how the nation's capital prosecutes and punishes crime.

Why is it so hard to buy vegetables in the UK?

By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

Officials blame the problem on recent bad weather in Spain and North Africa and say the shortages could persist for up to a month. But many point out that other European countries don't seem to be suffering from the same…

Poor communities await first EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’

By Michael Phillis, Brittany Peterson, Associated Press

The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable.

Justice Department says Trump can be sued by Capitol Police for Jan. 6 actions

By Associated Press

The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Why is Israel pushing ahead with its legal overhaul?

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Proponents of the Israeli government's planned legal overhaul often argue that curtailing the power of judges and courts is good for the country. But other factors may be in play.

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Russia claims Ukraine sabotage attacks in its territory

By Associated Press

Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder will hold a news briefing on Thursday as the Kremlin accuses Ukrainian saboteurs of crossing into western Russia and firing on villagers. Ukraine denied the claim and warned that Moscow could use the allegations to…

WATCH: State Department holds briefing as U.S. and Russia hold first major talks since invasion

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke briefly in New Delhi at a meeting of top diplomats from the Group of 20 nations.