Politics

After scoring tanks for fight against Russia, Ukraine asks for war planes

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

That ambition follows pledges by some larger nations last week to send Kyiv sophisticated modern tanks to help it beat back Russia's invasion force after almost a year of fighting.

DOJ requests Tesla automated driving documents

By Tom Krisher, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

“To our knowledge no government agency in any ongoing investigation has concluded that any wrongdoing occurred,” Tesla said in the filing Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

David Durenberger, former Republican senator who embraced progressive politics, dies at 88

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Durenberger, an attorney and former captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, won a U.S. Senate seat in 1978. He served three terms and championed health care reform.

WATCH: Biden visits New York City to highlight grant for Hudson River rail tunnel

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Tuesday showcased a $292 million mega grant that will be used to help build a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey.

Rep. Santos temporarily steps down from 2 committees amid ethics issues

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Santos has faced numerous calls for his resignation and is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family background.

Blinken appeals for calm in Israel-Palestine conflict during trip to Middle East

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Blinken met with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank town of Ramallah on Tuesday, a day after seeing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

House Democrats urge Biden to suspend aid to Peru over protest crackdown

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

Some House Democrats are urging the Biden administration to suspend all U.S. aid to Peru over a “pattern of repression” of antigovernment protests that has resulted in more than 50 civilian deaths.

Treasury Department to increase borrowing amid debt ceiling standoff

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The move highlights the ongoing debate over federal spending that has overtaken Washington, as the U.S. government is on track to max out on its $31.4 trillion statutory borrowing authority — also known as the debt ceiling.

UN says Taliban ban on women aid workers is a potential death blow

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

The U.N. humanitarian chief is warning that the Taliban's ban on women aid workers in Afghanistan is "a potential death blow" to many important humanitarian programs.

Former Twitter executives to testify on company's handling of Hunter Biden story

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

It will be the first time the three former executives will speak publicly about the company's decision to block a New York Post article on Hunter Biden's laptop in the weeks before the 2020 election.