Politics

House Democrats abandon COVID spending plans in hopes of clearing path for $1.5 trillion omnibus bill

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Democratic leaders have abandoned plans for a fresh infusion of $15.6 billion for battling the COVID pandemic.

South Korea's conservative nominee wins presidential race

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

A conservative former prosecutor declared victory in South Korea's presidential election on Thursday after his liberal ruling party rival conceded defeat amid a bitter battle in the politically divided nation.

WATCH: Pentagon rejects 'high-risk' proposal for NATO nations to provide jets to Ukraine

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press, Associated Press

The Pentagon is slamming the door on any plans to provide MiG fighter jets to Ukraine, even through a second country, calling it a "high-risk" venture that would not significantly change the effectiveness of the Ukrainian Air Force.

1 million children, nearly half of all refugees, leave behind life in Ukraine

By Justin Spike, Renata Brito, Associated Press

Children make up around half of the 2 million refugees who have fled Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For many of the older children, the experience could put them at risk of suffering the psychological trauma of war and seeking refuge.

Airstrike hits Ukraine maternity hospital, 17 reported injured

By Associated Press

The attack comes amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow's invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn.

Biden signs order for government oversight of cryptocurrency

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The executive order had been widely anticipated by the finance industry and others who have compared the cryptocurrency market with the Wild West.

WATCH: Democrats will separate COVID-19 funds from omnibus spending bill, says Pelosi

By News Desk and Associated Press

Democratic leaders have abandoned plans for a fresh infusion of $15.6 billion for battling the COVID pandemic. That clears the way for House debate and passage of a vast government spending bill that is anchored by aid for Ukraine and…

WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki calls Russian strike on Ukraine hospital 'horrifying'

By Associated Press

The airstrike wounded at least 17 people, Ukrainian officials said, amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow’s invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn.

WATCH: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy blames Biden for slow Ukraine response

By Associated Press

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy criticized President Joe Biden for not providing more to aid Ukraine with military weapons ahead of Russia's invasion.

WATCH: Secretary of State Blinken, British Foreign Secretary Truss hold joint news briefing

By News Desk

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss held a joint news briefing on Wednesday as the Russian attack on Ukraine continues.