Politics

Activist father of U.S. Olympian Alysa Liu targeted by Chinese spy ring

By Sally Ho, Associated Press

U.S. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu and her father Arthur Liu – a former political refugee – were targeted in a spying operation ahead of the Beijing Olympics that the Justice Department alleges was ordered by the Chinese government, the…

WATCH: Irish prime minister speaks virtually after positive COVID test during White House St. Patrick’s Day event

By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

President Joe Biden met virtually Thursday with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin after the visiting leader's positive test for COVID-19 scrambled plans to mark St. Patrick’s Day at the White House.

Russian court extends WNBA’s Brittney Griner arrest until May, says report

By News Desk

Russian state news agency Tass says a Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19.

WATCH: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds weekly news briefing

By Associated Press

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day were scrambled Thursday after Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin tested positive for COVID-19.

WATCH: IRS commissioner testifies on 2022 tax season in House hearing

By News Desk and Associated Press

The committee asked IRS Commissioner Rettig for recommendations to taxpayers as the April 18th filing date approaches during what has been called a difficult year for the IRS.

WATCH: House Homeland Security hearing on violent targeting of Black institutions

By Associated Press

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security held a hearing Thursday focused on the the rise in violence, which organizers say, is directed against minority institutions across the nation.

American jobless claims fall amid strong job rebound

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, as layoffs continue to decline amid a strong job market rebound.

Texas mail-in ballot rejections soar under new restrictions

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press, Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America

Final figures from Texas' primary election earlier this month show nearly 23,000 mail ballots in all were discarded and not counted.

Chris Cuomo wants $125 million after ‘unlawful’ CNN firing

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Former CNN chief Jeff Zucker fired Cuomo in December, saying he hadn't been aware of the extent the anchor had helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, fight sexual harassment allegations.

Disney workers plan walkout to protest Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Disney workers are planning walkouts during their breaks every day this week to protest CEO Bob Chapek's slow response in publicly criticizing Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay legislation.