Politics

UN begins work on treaty to fight global plastic pollution

By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press

A United Nations panel has agreed to create a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution in the world's oceans, rivers and landscape.

WATCH: Highlights from Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden has vowed in his first State of the Union address to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.

U.N. Assembly votes to demand that Russia stops the war in Ukraine

By Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

The U.N. General Assembly has voted to demand that Russia stop its offensive in Ukraine and withdraw all troops, with nations from world powers to tiny island states condemning Moscow's actions.

WATCH: Pentagon postpones nuclear missile test in light of Russia's high alert

By Associated Press

Kirby said the U.S. did not put its nuclear forces on higher alert in response to Putin's move, which the spokesman described as dangerous and unnecessary.

WATCH: Border patrol and immigration officials testify on 'Remain in Mexico' policy

By News Desk

Border patrol and immigration officials testified on Wednesday before the House Homeland Security committee on the 'Remain in Mexico' policy.

WATCH: Senate Republicans hold news conference on invasion of Ukraine

By Associated Press

Senate Republicans held a news conference Wednesday on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

WATCH: Biden speaks on infrastructure and jobs in Duluth, Minnesota

By Darlene Superville, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Biden is trying to regain his political footing by rallying support for his domestic agenda even as he confronts the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

WATCH: Blinken holds news briefing on Russia invasion of Ukraine

By Associated Press

Blinken this week will visit six European countries, including the Baltic states and Moldova, which are on particular edge as Russia intensifies its war in Ukraine.

WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham urges prosecution of claimed Russian war crimes

By Associated Press

A top U.S. senator said he will be introducing a resolution supporting Ukraine's case in international court claiming war crimes by Russia in its war against the Western-style democracy.

LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case centering on federal officers and legal immunity

By News Desk

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a case that centers on the possible expansion of the Bivens Doctrine, which essentially shields federal agents from possible legal liability if the actions in question occur in the course of their work.