Politics

Jan. 6 panel pressures Attorney General Garland to charge Trump allies

By Farnoush Amiri, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol are increasingly going public with critical statements, court filings and more to deliver a blunt message to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice.

China rejects sanctions as Ukraine war tops summit agenda

By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

China is renewing its criticism of Western sanctions against Russia and says it won't be forced to choose sides in the conflict in Ukraine.

$14 million jury award for protesters harmed in Denver protests could resonate around U.S.

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

A federal jury's $14 million award to Denver protesters injured during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd could resonate nationwide as courts weigh more than two dozen similar lawsuits.

Peace talks continue as Ukraine denies hitting fuel depot on Russian soil

By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine have resumed as another attempt to rescue civilians from the besieged port city of Mariupol broke down.

U.S. to end COVID asylum limits at Mexico border

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

The use of public health powers has been widely criticized by Democrats and immigration advocates as an excuse for the United States to shirk its obligations to provide haven to people fleeing persecution.

New Mexico launches cannabis sales on Texas' doorstep

By Morgan Lee, Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press

New Mexico is bringing sales of recreational marijuana to the doorstep of Texas as the movement toward broad legalization sweeps across more of the American West.

House votes to decriminalize marijuana, faces uphill battle in Senate

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The bill faces an uphill climb in the Senate and is unlikely to become law. But Friday's vote gave lawmakers the chance to show their views on the legalization trend spreading across the country.

WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks on Ukraine talks, marijuana bill

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the White House "is not in a position to comment" on Kremlin accusations that Ukraine attacked a Russian fuel depot.

In U.S.'s welcome to Ukrainians, African refugees see racial bias

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

African refugees say the recent decision to grant refugee status and other humanitarian protections to Ukrainians fleeing war underscores the racial bias inherent in American immigration policy.

WATCH: New fuel standards to help families, says Transport Secretary Buttigieg

By News Desk and Tom Krisher, Associated Press

New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to travel an average of at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under new rules unveiled by the government.