Politics

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking

By David Bauder, Associated Press

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, contending its article posted last week that talked about his alleged excessive drinking was a “malicious hit piece.”…

Starmer says he made wrong judgment in appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he made the wrong judgment in appointing Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington.

U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

The United States and the Philippines have kicked off one of their largest combat exercises, aimed at deterring aggression in Asia.

Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The faith-based facilities argue it's unconstitutional to bar them from a taxpayer-funded free preschool program because of their admission restrictions on LGBTQ+ families and kids.

Trump tells PBS News that 'lots of bombs start going off' if Iran ceasefire expires

By Liz Landers

The statement came during a phone call with White House correspondent Liz Landers focused on the Iran war, as a U.S. delegation is preparing for more peace talks.

Doubts over talks between Iran and U.S. after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Associated Press

Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran two days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz.

Canada's prime minister says economic connection to the U.S. has shifted from a strength to a weakness

By Jim Morris, Associated Press

Prime Minister Mark Carney said tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have impacted workers in such major industries as auto and steel and prompted businesses to hold back investments.

FBI and Justice Department try to rebuild after wave of resignations and firings

By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

The agencies leaders are easing hiring requirements and accelerating recruitment in ways that some current and former officials see as a lowering of long-accepted standards.

Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

The meeting comes as the New York mayor, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Donald Trump. The meeting comes just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office.

Arizona midterms begin with spotlight on largest county's controversial election system

By Josh Kelety, Associated Press

Much of the political spotlight this election year in Arizona has been focused on the office that runs elections in Maricopa County, the state’s largest. Republican Justin Heap is overseeing elections in the Phoenix-area and he's an election skeptic.