Politics

Think tank analyst acquitted in trial over discredited Donald Trump dossier

By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press

A jury has acquitted on all counts a think tank analyst accused of lying to the FBI about his role in the creation of a discredited dossier about former President Donald Trump.

Biden administration seeks to expand 24/7 mental health care

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Tuesday that the government will award millions of dollars for states to plan how clinics can offer more on-demand help for people in crisis.

South Carolina Senate again rejects abortion ban, but the bill is not dead

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

South Carolina senators have again rejected a proposal to ban nearly all abortions in the state. But they left open a small chance Tuesday some compromise could be reached.

WATCH: Pentagon says winter will add 'complexity' in Ukraine

By Associated Press

As Russian airstrikes cut water and power and expanded its campaign to drive Ukraine into the cold and dark, the Pentagon looked ahead to increasingly difficult battlefield conditions for both sides during the winter months.

Biden looks to increase oil supplies ahead of midterms

By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Administration officials have teased that additional oil can be released from the U.S. strategic reserve as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by nations in OPEC+.

North Korea fires artillery shells near border with South Korea

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says North Korea fired about 100 shells off its west coast and 150 rounds off its east coast on Tuesday night.

WATCH: State Department says Russia's use of Iran drones is 'deeply concerning'

By Associated Press

State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said "Russia becoming more reliant on a country like Iran" should be deeply concerning to the world.

WATCH: White House affirms U.S. will stand with Ukraine against Iran and Russia

By Associated Press

The White House said Tuesday it will continue to "vigorously enforce all U.S. sanctions" on the Russian and Iranian arms trade to make it harder for Iran to sell weapons to Russia.

WATCH: Ahead of midterms, Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is promising that the first bill he sends to Capitol Hill next year will be one that codifies Roe v. Wade — if Democrats control enough seats in Congress for Biden to sign abortion protections into law.

California Democrats split over taxing the rich for more electric vehicles

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

A California ballot measure that would tax the rich to pay for electric vehicle programs has divided Democrats. Gov. Gavin Newsom is against Proposition 30, which would boost taxes for people making more than $2 million.