Politics

Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses Democrat James Talarico in U.S. Senate race

By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Dan Cogdell criticized Paxton for prioritizing loyalty to President Donald Trump over Texas families.

Primaries for U.S. Senate and U.S. House on Tuesday will set the stage for a midterm general election in which Maine is expected to play a critical role in deciding control of both chambers.

NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting U.S. president to attend NBA Finals game

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

Donald Trump is set to be the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, bringing strict security measures that will require New York Knicks fans to navigate an extensive safety perimeter around Madison Square Garden and an…

WATCH LIVE: Senate meets after deal to renew expiring surveillance program falters

By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Republicans are warning the White House that a critical surveillance authority is likely to lapse this week amid bipartisan backlash over President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community.

WATCH: Rollins holds update as USDA confirms more screwworm cases, including 1 outside Texas

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed hundreds of miles apart in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that could potentially devastate the nation's cattle industry.

Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit.

Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP poll finds

By Gary Fields, Linley Sanders, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

As the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, a new poll finds.

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message

By Associated Press

Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House.

Initial results show Kurti's party wins most votes in Kosovo's early election

By Zana Cimili, Associated Press

Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party won the most votes in an early parliamentary election in Kosovo on Sunday, early results showed.

What's next for the War Powers Resolution on Iran? PolitiFact explains

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

The House and Senate have advanced war powers resolutions aimed at curbing President Donald Trump from continuing the war in Iran. Can a 53-year-old law make a difference? What steps would be required to end the war? PolitiFact explains.