Politics

U.S. bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

By Chan Ho-him, Associated Press

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. Beijing quickly accused the U.S. of protectionism.

Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state's primary are not allowed to void those and request a new one, a judge ruled Wednesday.

WATCH: Trump, Duffy announce $22.5 billion Dulles Airport renovation

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked “people movers," the mobile lounges that have been used for decades to shuttle travelers to and…

Blanche's nomination delayed as Cornyn, Tillis seek assurances on Trump-IRS settlement

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general stalled Wednesday as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote after key Republicans demanded more assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.

WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham returns home for South Carolina funeral

By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

Friends remembered him as someone who never stopped working for the state he loved.

WATCH: Sen. Paul says he will hold a contempt vote after Fauci invokes 5th Amendment

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Through the hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions, citing Sen. Rand Paul’s previous comments about wanting to incarcerate him.

Iran resumes missile attacks as U.S. and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

By Samy Magdy, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East early Wednesday as the U.S. partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters.

WATCH: Fed chair Warsh holds news conference after leaving interest rate unchanged

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.

WATCH: Fauci invokes 5th Amendment, declining to answer questions in GOP-led hearing on COVID-19

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Dr. Anthony Fauci described Sen. Rand Paul as having an "unhinged obsession" with him and said "any reasonable person" would come to the same conclusion about refusing to answer the committee’s questions.

WATCH: Fauci invokes 5th Amendment in GOP-led hearing about COVID-19 origins

By Lauren Neergaard, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.