Politics

UK politicians unite in tribute after Queen Elizabeth’s death

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

U.K. politicians across the political spectrum have united in sorrow at the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a passing that brought the country's usually fractious politics to a halt.

WATCH: President Biden delivers remarks at Democratic National Committee reception

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

In recent days, Biden has sharpened his attacks against Donald Trump and the so-called MAGA Republicans for posing a threat to democracy. He’s likened the philosophy undergirding the dominant strain of the modern-day GOP to “semi-fascism.”…

Senate to vote on legislation to protect same-sex marriage in coming weeks

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate will vote on legislation to protect same-sex marriage "in the coming weeks" as a bipartisan group backing the bill is tweaking it to gain Republican support.

WATCH: Secretary of Defense Austin and Gen. Milley say Ukraine military aid will continue

By Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says that the Ukraine Defense Contact Group leaves its recent meetings "with lots of momentum" and plans to support Ukraine with the military aid that country needs "over the long haul."…

Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to laundering money donated to build border wall

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump's longtime ally Steve Bannon has pleaded not guilty to New York state charges of duping donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Police say arrested public official’s DNA found at slain reporter’s crime scene

The Las Vegas-area elected official was arrested Wednesday as the suspect in the fatal stabbing of the veteran newspaper reporter whose investigations of the official's work preceded his primary loss in June.

Nearly 1 in 3 Republican candidates for statewide office support false election claims

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

An Associated Press review has found that nearly 1 in 3 Republican candidates for statewide offices that play a role in overseeing, certifying or defending elections supported overturning the 2020 presidential election.

Bannon charged in New York with laundering money raised to build border wall

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon surrendered Thursday to face state money laundering and conspiracy charges in New York alleging he duped donors who gave money to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacts to news of Queen Elizabeth’s death

By Associated Press

News of the queen's death broke while Jean-Pierre was conducting the White House briefing. Reporters had to tell the press secretary of the breaking news.