Politics

NATO urges Russia to respect nuclear weapons pact with the U.S.

By Associated Press

NATO is calling on Russia to respect the only treaty it has with the United States to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion. The 30-nation security organization is urging Moscow to allow on-the-ground inspections of military sites to resume.

WATCH: President Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union address

In his 73-minute speech, Biden sought to portray a nation dramatically improved from the one he took charge of two years ago.

Some Capitol rioters apologize in court for Jan. 6, downplay crimes after

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

Some Jan. 6 defendants who have expressed remorse in court for joining the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol have later struck a different tone or downplayed the deadly riot publicly.

Trump campaign staff pushed 2020 election lies in newly released audio

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A newly released audio recording offers a behind-the-scenes look at how former President Donald Trump's campaign team in a pivotal battleground state knew they had been outflanked by Democrats in the 2020 presidential election.

WATCH: Biden and Harris speak at Democratic National Committee winter meeting

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

President Joe Biden sounded like a candidate making his case for a second term Friday night as he rallied a raucous meeting of national Democrats who chanted, “Four more years!”…

WATCH: Biden and Harris make remarks on strong jobs report during visit to Philadelphia

By Will Weissert, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

President Joe Biden hasn't announced a reelection campaign, but some of the themes likely to be the centerpiece of that expected run should be on display Friday night when he addresses a national Democratic Party meeting.

WATCH: Strong job numbers show 'economic plan is working,' Biden says

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden will give remarks on Friday following reports that 517,000 jobs were added in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve's aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates.

U.S. sees unexpected surge in hiring with 517,000 jobs added in January despite Fed hikes

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

America's employers added a stunning 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve's aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates.

WATCH: Pentagon speaks on Chinese balloon spotted over Western U.S.

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon sailed across the U.S. on Friday, drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on sensitive military sites despite China's firm denials.

15 Native American tribes to receive $580 million in federal money for water rights settlement

By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press

The Biden administration on Thursday said 15 Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million this year to fund settlements that ensure access to water that's legally theirs.