Politics

Libertarian candidate ends Arizona Senate bid, endorses GOP's Blake Masters

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Victor's endorsement could help Masters further narrow the gap with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in a race that's expected to be one of the closest in the country.

Tokyo begins issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Japan's capital has begun issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed.

Ships carrying grain sail from Ukraine despite Russia suspending deal

By Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press

Ships loaded with grain are still departing Ukraine despite Russia suspending its participation in a U.N.-brokered deal that ensures safe wartime passage of critical food supplies.

Hourslong drives and huge bills. Here's what the pregnant and uninsured face in South Dakota

By Laura Santhanam

Fear of financial ruin is enough to compel people to gamble with their health. Will South Dakota voters choose to expand Medicaid?…

Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster merger blocked by federal judge

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

The ruling was a victory for the Biden administration's tougher approach to proposed mergers, a break from decades of precedent under Democratic and Republican leadership.

Majority of candidates for top election posts oppose hand counting ballots

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

The vast majority of candidates running to become their states' chief election officers oppose hand counting ballots, a laborious and error-prone process that has gained favor among some Republicans embracing conspiracy theories about voting machines.

Supreme Court Justice Roberts puts handover of Trump tax returns to Congress on hold

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Roberts' order gives the Supreme Court time to weigh the legal issues in Trump's emergency appeal to the high court, filed Monday.

WATCH: Biden joins Democratic candidates Val Demings and Charlie Crist at event in Florida

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden attended a fundraiser Tuesday for Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and a rally for the state’s Democratic Party, including Senate candidate Val Demings.

WATCH: Biden criticizes Florida Sen. Rubio for opposing prescription drug price caps

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is using a visit to Florida to blast the Republican Party over proposals to undo prescription drug price caps and change Social Security and Medicare.

WATCH: State Department spokesperson Kirby speaks on Somalia sanctions, Iran missiles in Russia

By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press

National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby confirmed the Treasury Department is imposing sanctions against a weapons trafficking network affiliated with the Islamic State group in Somalia and the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group.