Politics

Concerns grow over the increasing ties between Christianity and right-wing nationalism

By Laura Barrón-López

A growing movement led by right-wing politicians is increasingly challenging the separation of church and state. On the ballot this November are several high-profile Republican candidates who are embracing Christian nationalist ideals. Kristin Kobes Du Mez of Calvin University joined…

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Outrage erupts at Los Angeles City Council meeting over racist remarks

By Christopher Weber, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

A raucous crowd of protesters packed the Los Angeles City Council chamber, calling for the resignation of three members involved in closed-door meeting in which racist language was used to describe colleagues.

South Korea says it has the ability to intercept missiles from the North

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

South Korea's military says it's capable of detecting and intercepting the variety of missiles that North Korea has launched in a barrage of recent simulated nuclear attacks on its rivals.

Trial begins for Russian analyst who was source for flawed Trump dossier

By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press

A federal jury in Virginia has heard opening statements in the trial of a think tank analyst who played a major role in the creation of a flawed dossier about former President Donald Trump.

Labor Department proposal could upend rules for gig workers

By Michelle Chapman, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Labor is publishing a new proposal on how workers should be classified saying that thousands of people have been incorrectly labeled as contractors rather than employees.

NATO to hold nuclear exercise despite warnings from Russia

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

NATO's chief said Tuesday that it's important to do this despite rising tensions over the war in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin's insistence that he is not bluffing about using all available means to defend Russian territory.

Majority in U.S. see relations with foreign adversaries grow more hostile, poll finds

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Nuha Dolby, Associated Press

A majority of U.S. adults expect America's relations with foreign adversaries like Russia and North Korea to grow more hostile, according to a new poll. That's a major shift in public opinion from four years ago under Trump.

Uvalde school superintendent announces plan to resign after community outrage

By Associated Press

Uvalde's school district superintendent has announced he plans to resign by the end of the academic year. The school board voted Monday night to begin a search for his successor immediately.

WATCH: White House calls for LA councilmembers to resign after racist remarks

By Associated Press

Former Council president Nury Martinez, a Democrat, stepped down from the job and apologized Monday, saying she was ashamed of her racially offensive language in the year-old recording, but she did not resign her council seat.