Politics

Biden announces new steps to tackle racial inequality in government

By Josh Boak, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Biden signed an executive order on his first day in office in January 2021 that required agencies to conduct reviews and take steps to fix problems.

Moldova's new pro-Western government faces 'crises' amid Russia's war in Ukraine

By Stephen McGrath, Cristian Jardan, Associated Press

Moldova's new government led by pro-Western economist Dorin Recean has been sworn in after winning Parliament's approval, as the small former Soviet republic signaled a shift to security concerns amid Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for treatment of depression

By Associated Press

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.

Spain parliament approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and transgender protections

By Jennifer O'Mahony, Ciarán Giles, Associated Press

Spain's parliament has approved laws expanding abortion and trans rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe entitling workers to paid menstrual leave.

Grand jury in Trump election probe believes some witnesses lied under oath

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

A special grand jury that investigated efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his election loss in Georgia is expressing concerns that "one or more witnesses" called to testify may have lied under oath.

WATCH: State Department holds briefing as Moldova swears in new government

By Associated Press

State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel held a news briefing on Thursday as Moldova swore in its new pro-Western government.

Biden completes medical checkup as he readies for 2024 presidential run

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Biden has finished his roughly three-hour medical checkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical in suburban Maryland. The exam is being keenly watched as the oldest president in U.S. history makes plan for an expected reelection campaign.

WATCH: Biden calls for 'sharper rules' on unknown aerial objects

By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects.

Read released portions of the report by the special grand jury investigating Trump in Georgia

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

While the report is silent on key details, including who the panel believes committed perjury and whether other indictments should be pursued, it marks the first time the grand jurors' recommendations for criminal charges tied to the case have been…

WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden hosts a screening of Emmett Till film

By Associated Press

Jean-Pierre said that it was important to the president to host the screening during Black History Month “to lift this movie up" and to make sure that Till's story is not forgotten.