Politics

China cuts off vital U.S. contacts over Pelosi Taiwan visit

By Ellen Knickmeyer, David Rising, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

China says it is cutting off dialogue with the U.S. on a range of vital issues from climate change to military relations and anti-narcotics efforts in retaliation for a visit this week to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Indiana House passes abortion ban, sends to Senate

By Arleigh Rodgers, Associated Press

Indiana House members on Friday advanced the near-total abortion ban 62-38 with limited exceptions, including in cases of rape and incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.

5 reasons housing is so expensive right now

By Tim McPhillips

In the past year, the median home price has jumped more than 15 percent, according to data compiled from the St. Louis Federal Reserve. And renters are feeling similar pain: On average, rents in May were up 15 percent than…

Pentagon denies D.C. request for National Guard help with migrants

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

U.S. defense officials say that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declined to provide Guard personnel and the use of the D.C. Armory to assist with the reception of migrants into the city.

WATCH: GOP senators go after Manchin and Sinema’s support of climate and tax bill

By Associated Press

Republicans are going after Democratic senators Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Krysten Sinema of Arizona for their support for new economic legislation.

WATCH: White House reacts to China announcement that it’ll end contact with U.S. on major issues

By News Desk

The White House has reacted to China's Friday announcement that it was ending all contact with the United States on major issues — including crucial climate cooperation that led to the international 2015 Paris accord — as tensions and public…

WATCH: Biden signs bills targeting COVID-19 fraud

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has signed legislation intended to curb fraud in pandemic relief programs.

Democrats reach agreement with Sinema on economic package, setting the stage for a Senate vote

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., a centrist who was seen as the pivotal vote, said in a statement that she had agreed to changes in the measure's tax and energy provisions and was ready to “move forward” on the bill.

In surprise vote, Senate to overturn Biden environmental rule

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Manchin, a key player on energy and climate issues and a swing vote in the closely divided Senate, joined with Republicans to support the measure, which was approved 50-47.

Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4 million

By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

The jury’s decision Thursday marks the first time the Infowars host has been held financially liable for falsely claiming that the attack that killed 20 children and six educators in Newtown, Connecticut, was staged.