Politics

Report says at least 32 transgender people were killed in the U.S. in 2022

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

An LGBTQ advocacy group says at least 32 transgender and gender-nonconforming people have been killed in the United States in 2022. The Human Rights Campaign announced the figure in its annual report ahead of this weekend's Transgender Day of Remembrance.

How the speaker of the House gets picked

By Gretchen Frazee

Here’s what you need to know about the selection process.

Trump criminal probes will proceed — even as he runs for president

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Donald Trump has officially declared himself a candidate for president, but that won't shield him from the same criminal investigations that confront him as an ordinary citizen.

Mitch McConnell reelected as Senate GOP leader, Rick Scott’s bid rejected

By Lisa Mascaro, Brian Slodysko, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has been reelected as Republican leader, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. Scott was the Senate GOP campaign chief, and he has been criticized over his party's midterm election failures.

WATCH: State Department holds briefing after possible Ukraine missile lands in NATO territory

By Associated Press

State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel held a press briefing Wednesday afternoon, a day after possible Ukrainian missiles landed in Poland, killing two people.

WATCH: Secretary Austin, General Milley echo Polish assessment of missile strike

By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press

At the Pentagon, Austin said the U.S. has confidence in Poland's early assessment, but wants to let the investigation "play out." He also said that Russia bears responsibility for the incident because of its invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

Mormon church backs same-sex marriage law, maintains relationships still sinful

By Sam Metz, Associated Press

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages, but said that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships against God's commandments.

Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett Named Co-Anchors of PBS NewsHour

haron Rockefeller, President and CEO of WETA and President of NewsHour Productions, today named PBS NewsHour chief correspondent Amna Nawaz and chief Washington correspondent and PBS News Weekend anchor Geoff Bennett co-anchors of the nightly newscast. The PBS NewsHour, co-anchored…

Senate Democrats to move forward with same-sex marriage act, betting Republicans will join

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Senate Democrats are moving ahead with legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage. Democrats are acting now as they face the prospect of divided government in the next Congress.

WATCH: Trump, who denied 2020 election loss, announces new White House run

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

The announcement comes just a week after an underwhelming midterm showing for Republicans and will force the party to decide whether to embrace a candidate whose refusal to accept defeat in 2020 pushed American democracy to the brink.