Politics

Polish senator sues party leader for slander over surveillance remarks

By Associated Press

The senator is suing the official, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, for slander over comments suggesting he was placed under surveillance in connection to wrongdoing.

WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds briefing amid talks with Russia

By Associated Press

Senior U.S. and Russian officials launched special talks Monday aimed at defusing tensions over a Russian military buildup on the border with Ukraine, part of a flurry of diplomatic activity in Europe this week.

Nearly 8,000 detained in Kazakhstan during unrest

By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

The demonstrations began over a near-doubling of fuel prices and quickly spread across the country, reflecting wider discontent with Kazakhstan's authoritarian rule.

WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says President Joe Biden spoke with New York City Mayor Eric Adams about the deadly Bronx apartment fire that killed 17 people, including children.

No signs of progress during Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine tensions

By Jamey Keaten, Konstantin Manenkov, Associated Press

The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks.

Voter concerns for inflation go up while COVID-19 worries come down, says AP-NORC poll

By Will Weissert, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

The pandemic has receded as a top priority in many voters' minds to start 2022, with the economy and rising worries about inflation overshadowing coronavirus concerns.

Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson will seek reelection

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, one of former President Donald Trump’s biggest backers, announced Sunday that he will seek reelection in the battleground state, breaking his promise not to seek a third term.

What you need to know about the free at-home COVID tests promised by the Biden administration

By Darlene Superville, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Despite the high public demand for tests, White House officials say it will still be several more weeks before these kits are available to be shipped.

Judge dismisses criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo

By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Associated Press

A judge has dismissed the only criminal charge filed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office.

U.S. and NATO reject Russian demand that alliance not admit new members

By Matthew Lee, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The United States and NATO are roundly rejecting Russian demands that the alliance not admit new members amid growing concerns that Russia may invade Ukraine, which aspires to join the alliance.