Sep 13 First Alaska Native to be sworn in to Congress By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Last month, on her 49th birthday, Peltola, a Democrat, won the special election to finish out Young's term, besting a field of candidates that included Republican Sarah Palin, who was seeking a political comeback in the state where she was… Continue reading
Sep 13 WATCH: State Department says Russia spent $300 million to covertly influence world politics By Lolita Baldor, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Russia has covertly spent more than $300 million since 2014 to try to influence politicians and other officials in more than two dozen countries, the State Department alleges in a newly released cable. Continue reading
Sep 13 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says Ukraine using U.S. weapons 'with great effect' By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press As Ukrainian troops apply pressure on retreating Russian forces, pressing a counteroffensive that has produced a stunning blow to Moscow's military prestige, the White House says Ukraine is using advanced rocket systems provided by the U.S. "with great effect."… Continue reading
Sep 13 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder speaks on Ukraine counteroffensive By Ellen Knickmeyer, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press Pentagon officials are being careful not to declare a premature victory after a Ukrainian offensive forced Russian troops into a messy retreat in the north. Continue reading
Sep 13 WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham unveils national proposal banning abortion after 15 weeks By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Graham’s own Republican colleagues did not immediately embrace his abortion ban bill, which has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress. Continue reading
Sep 13 National Archives may not have all of Trump presidential records after FBI search By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press A congressional oversight committee has requested an assessment from the National Archives on whether presidential records removed by former President Donald Trump remain unaccounted for and potentially in his possession. Continue reading
Sep 13 Armenia, Azerbaijan report 99 troops killed in border clash By Avet Demourian, Associated Press Fighting on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan killed about 100 troops Tuesday as attacks on both sides fed fears of broader hostilities breaking out between the longtime adversaries. Continue reading
Sep 13 Justice Department approves 1 Trump pick for Mar-a-Lago arbiter By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The accommodation could help accelerate the selection process and shorten any delays caused by the appointment of the so-called special master. Continue reading
Sep 13 WATCH: Twitter whistleblower raises privacy, security flaws before Senate Judiciary Committee By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a respected cybersecurity expert, appeared Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee to lay out his concerns. Continue reading
Sep 12 Pressure mounts on U.S. railroads and unions to reach a deal By Josh Funk, Associated Press Freight railroads and their unions are facing increasing pressure from business groups and the White House to settle their contract dispute. Continue reading