Politics

Russia calls for UN to secretly vote on condemnation of Ukraine annexation

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Russia is calling for a secret ballot vote next week on a Western-backed resolution that would condemn its proclaimed annexation of part of four Ukrainian regions.

Biden issues pardons for thousands convicted for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of "simple possession" of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.

Jan. 6 committee schedules new public hearing for Oct. 13

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has scheduled its next hearing for Oct. 13.

Federal judge halts key parts of New York’s new gun law, labeling them unconstitutional

By Michael Hill, Associated Press

A federal judge has halted key provisions of New York's gun rules that restrict where people can carry weapons and require permit applicants to hand over social media information.

Local elections offices across U.S. target of falsehoods and threats

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

Local election offices across the U.S. have seen the movement spawned by former President Donald Trump that spreads false election narratives arrive on their doorsteps.

WATCH: Pentagon speaks on U.S. raid in Syria, North Korea tensions

By Associated Press

Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder is expected to hold a news briefing on Thursday, a day after the U.S. announced its providing an additional $625 million in military aid to Ukraine.

U.S. hits Iran with more sanctions in response to Mahsa Amini’s death

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control on Thursday designated seven high-ranking leaders for financial penalties due to the shutdown of Iran's internet access, repression of speech and violence inflicted on protesters and civilians.

WATCH: U.S. stands with people of Thailand after daycare shooting, State Department says

By Associated Press

The Biden administration offered its condolences to the people and government of Thailand after a former police officer facing a drug charge burst into a day care center Thursday, killing dozens of preschoolers and teachers.

WATCH: Biden says IBM investment will help competition with China

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The CHIPS and Science Act, which Biden signed in August, was a rare bill for which the president was able to win bipartisan support.

Homelessness surging in many cities in amid end to COVID assistance

By Kathleen Ronayne, Michael Casey, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Homelessness is expected to be up when the federal government releases results from an annual count in coming months, the first full tally since the coronavirus pandemic began.