Politics

WATCH: McCarthy speaks after another round of debt ceiling talks with Biden

By Lisa Mascaro, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

McCarthy said one important development from the meeting was that the president had “changed the scope” of who is negotiating in the staff conversations that have been slow-going over the past week.

U.S. announces criminal cases tracing an illegal flow of technology to Russia, China and Iran

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Justice Department has announced a series of criminal cases tracing the illegal flow of sensitive technology, including Apple's software code for self-driving cars and materials used for missiles, to foreign adversaries like Russia, China and Iran.

Russian lower house of parliament votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal

By Associated Press

The deal aimed to prevent Cold War rivals from massing forces at or near mutual borders. Russia first announced its intention to completely withdraw from the treaty in 2015.

WATCH: Biden speaks out against antisemitism during Jewish American Heritage Month celebration

By Associated Press

Biden told the crowd it was important to him personally to guard against the rise of “antisemitic bile” in the world, and in particular the U.S.

WATCH: NSC spokesman John Kirby joins White House briefing to speak on Biden trip cancellation

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The cancellation is a foreign policy setback for an administration that has made putting a greater focus on the Pacific region central to its global outreach.

WATCH: State Department holds news briefing after Russia launches 'exceptional' attack on Kyiv

By Associated Press

Ukrainian air defenses, bolstered by sophisticated Western-supplied systems, thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital.

WATCH: Executives from failed banks face Senate questions on risk management

By Ken Sweet, Associated Press

Along with questions about how these banks failed, senators used the hearing to also address executive pay and whether senior executives in the U.S. are being rewarded more for short-term gains than for ensuring their companies’ long-term health.

WATCH: White House hosts another round of debt ceiling talks between Biden, congressional leaders

By Lisa Mascaro, Fatima Hussein, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

Crucial debt ceiling negotiations are still far from success, but a deal is possible by the end of the week, McCarthy said after a brief meeting Tuesday with President Joe Biden and other congressional leaders at the White House.

Ukraine thwarts Russia's 'exceptional' missile assault on Kyiv

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Ukrainian air defenses, bolstered by sophisticated Western-supplied systems, thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital, officials said.

Woman sues Rudy Giuliani, saying he coerced her into sex, owes her unpaid wages

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

A woman who says she worked as a consultant for Rudy Giuliani alleges in court papers that the former New York City mayor coerced her into sex and owes her nearly $2 million.