Politics

At the UN, African leaders did not draw attention to home conflicts, analysts say

By Ope Adetayo, Associated Press

African leaders spoke vehemently about global conflicts and called for an end to Israel's attacks on Gaza. However, analysts say two of Africa's most complicated conflicts in Sudan and Congo, which have killed thousands of people and both reached an…

Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House

By Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

If government funding legislation is not passed by Congress and signed by Trump on Tuesday night, many government offices will be temporarily shuttered and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination case faces a court hearing

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

The hearing Monday in Provo is open to the public, just a few miles from the Utah Valley University campus where many students are still processing trauma from the Sept. 10 shooting.

WATCH: Trump and Netanyahu say they've agreed to a plan to end Gaza war and await Hamas to accept terms

By Adam Geller, Sam Mednick, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they’ve agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it’s unclear whether Hamas will accept terms.

WATCH: Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without a deal to avoid a shutdown

By Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

A government shutdown fast approaching, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President Donald Trump Monday afternoon showing little willingness to compromise from their entrenched positions in order to avoid a lapse in funding.

Moldova's pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups

By Stephen McGrath, Associated Press

European leaders praised Moldova on Monday for reaffirming its commitment to a Western path and potential European Union membership.

Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs Trump-backed plan to help GOP win another U.S. House seat

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

Missouri is the third state this year to try to redraw its districts for partisan advantage, a process known as gerrymandering.

Federal workers brace for more mass layoffs as potential government shutdown looms

By John Yang, Claire Mufson

The battle lines are drawn for Monday’s high-stakes Oval Office meeting between Trump and bipartisan congressional leaders, one day before the deadline to avert a government shutdown. Adding to the uncertainty are the Trump administration’s plans to use a shutdown…

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Eric Adams ends his reelection campaign for New York City mayor

By Jake Offenhartz, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his struggling reelection campaign Sunday, an acknowledgment that he was no longer a credible contender after a year of scandal and political turmoil.

Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship restrictions he wants to impose

By Mark Sherman, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's administration is asking the Supreme Court to uphold his birthright citizenship order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.