Politics

EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

The rules are part of California's plan to cut planet-warming carbon emissions and improve air quality in heavy-traffic areas.

Drag performers on what Tennessee's ban on public performances means to them

By Matt Rasnic, Rachel Liesendahl

Under the new law, a first offense would be classified as a Class A misdemeanor — punishable by up to nearly one year in jail and a fine of $2,500. Subsequent offenses would be classified as a Class E felony…

Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face New York City indictment

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Trump's surrender will usher in the unprecedented scenario of a former U.S. commander-in-chief being arrested and arraigned. Trump's indictment was announced Thursday.

Italy temporarily blocks ChatGPT over privacy concerns

By Frances D'Emilio, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

The Italian Data Protection Authority said it was taking provisional action “until ChatGPT respects privacy,” including temporarily limiting the company from processing Italian users' data.

Biden tells Russia to release American journalist: 'Let him go'

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is urging Russia to release Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich, whom the country’s security service arrested on espionage charges — allegations the newspaper denies.

WATCH: Biden says Feds 'not leaving' Mississippi town hit by tornado until community is back on its feet

By Michael Goldberg, Colleen Long, Associated Press

President Joe Biden pledged during his visit to a Mississippi town ravaged by a deadly tornado vowed that the federal government is “not leaving” until the area is back on its feet.

7 things to know about Trump's indictment in New York so far

By Michelle L. Price, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

The vote of a Manhattan grand jury to indict the Republican former president on charges related to hush money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign catapults the now-candidate Trump into a new era of legal risk…

Who is Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney overseeing case against Trump?

By Associated Press

Alvin Bragg's decision to convene a grand jury early this year led to the first criminal charge against a former U.S. president.

Donald Trump was just indicted. What happens next?

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Every day, hundreds of people are taken into law enforcement custody in New York City. Former President Donald Trump is expected to become one of of them next week.

Live updates of Trump grand jury indictment

By Associated Press

In the first criminal case against a former president, Donald Trump has been indicted on charges involving payments made during his 2016 campaign to quash claims of two extramarital sexual encounters.