Politics

WATCH: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack testifies on immigration reform for farm workers

By News Desk

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is on Capitol Hill testifying about the need for immigrant farm workers and how changing the current system is beneficial not only to the workers but all Americans.

Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning most abortions

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction preventing the law's enforcement while she considers a challenge to its constitutionality.

Off-duty DEA agent arrested on Capitol riot charges

By Michael Kunzelman, Jim Mustian, Associated Press

An off-duty Drug Enforcement Administration agent posed for photographs in which he flashed his DEA badge and firearm outside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.

Britney Spears’ conservatorship case sparks legislative push

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

On Tuesday, Reps. Charlie Crist and Nancy Mace unveiled “The Free Britney Act,” designed to give more options to people placed under conservatorships.

Louisiana Senate backs transgender sports ban veto override

By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press

Louisiana state senators have narrowly voted to overturn Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' rejection of a bill prohibiting transgender students from participating in school sports.

Macron among 14 heads of states among potential spyware targets

By Frank Bajak, Associated Press

Amnesty International says French President Emmanuel Macron leads a list of 14 current or former heads of state potentially targeted for hacking by clients of the notorious Israeli spyware firm NSO Group.

Trump inaugural committee head arrested over accusation of being UAE agent

By Brian Melley, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The chair of Trump’s 2017 inaugural committee was arrested Tuesday in California on charges alleging that he and others conspired to influence Trump’s foreign policy positions to benefit the United Arab Emirates.

Protests erupt in India’s Parliament over spying scandal

By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press

India's Parliament has erupted in protests as opposition lawmakers accuse the government of using military-grade spyware to monitor political opponents, journalists and activists.

Afghan president slams Taliban after rockets target Kabul palace

By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

Afghanistan's government says several rockets hit near the presidential palace shortly before President Ashraf Ghani was to give an address to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

U.S. opioid lawsuits on verge of settlements with 4 companies

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Full details of the settlement involving AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson could come this week but it could take months to get final approval from state and local governments.