Politics

EU lawmakers back stricter emission caps in climate change fight

By Associated Press

European Union lawmakers are requiring deeper emission cuts from power plants, factories and planes in Europe while endorsing an unprecedented import tax to step up the fight against global warming.

WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds news briefing

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing Wednesday afternoon.

WATCH: President Joe Biden calls on Congress to pass 3-month gas tax suspension

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — an election-year move meant to ease financial pressures that was greeted with doubts by many lawmakers.

Jan. 6 committee has new Trump documentary footage filmed before and after insurrection

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

New footage of former President Donald Trump and his inner circle taken both before and after Jan. 6, 2021, is now in the possession of the House committee investigating the deadly attack on the Capitol.

Alaska U.S. House candidate withdraws, scrambling special election race

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press

An Alaska elections official says the fifth-place finisher in the special primary for the state's U.S. House seat will not advance to an August special election following the withdrawal of independent Al Gross, who was in third place.

WATCH: Congress alleges 'shadow' probe by Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder

By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder conducted a “shadow investigation” that sought to discredit former employees making accusations of workplace sexual harassment, according to a document released by a House committee on Wednesday.

Katie Britt wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Alabama primary election

By Jill Colvin, Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Katie Britt has won the Republican nomination for Senate in Alabama, defeating six-term Congressman Mo Brooks in a primary runoff after former President Donald Trump took the unusual step of rescinding his endorsement.

Muriel Bowser wins Democratic primary for mayor in Washington, D.C.

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has won the Democratic primary, overcoming a progressive rival and virtually guaranteeing that she will win a third consecutive term.

Sen. Jen Kiggans snags GOP nomination to face Virginia's Rep. Elaine Luria

By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

Kiggans' win means she will go on to face incumbent Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria in what's expected to be a competitive general election contest that could help determine which party controls the U.S. House.

State Rep. Bee Nguyen picked as Democratic nominee for Georgia secretary of state

By Jeff Amy, Kate Brumback, Associated Press

State Rep. Bee Nguyen will be the Democratic candidate for Georgia secretary of state in November. Nguyen beat former state Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler in a primary runoff election.