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Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment allegations

By Associated Press

Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19.

WATCH: White House says Taliban takeover of Afghanistan ‘not inevitable’

By Associated Press

The White House defended its decision to pull out American forces and end the U.S. war in Afghanistan by the end of the month as the situation rapidly deteriorates and the Taliban accelerates its gains across the country.

Wisconsin governor vetoes GOP bills to restrict absentees

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a series of bills Tuesday passed by the state's Republican-controlled Legislature that would have imposed new restrictions on absentee ballots in the key battleground state.

WATCH: U.S. Defense, State department officials testify on security assistance in the Middle East

By News Desk and Associated Press

Officials with the U.S. Defense and State departments testified before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee Tuesday about security assistance in the Middle East.

WATCH: Senate approves bipartisan infrastructure plan

By Associated Press

A sizable number of lawmakers showed they were willing to set aside partisan pressures, eager to send billions to their states for rebuilding roads, broadband internet, water pipes and public works systems.

Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, citing sexual assault when she was 17

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre filed the lawsuit Monday in Manhattan federal court. According to the lawsuit, the prince abused Giuffre on multiple occasions when she was under the age of 18.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the infrastructure deal, Congress’ agenda, Cuomo’s future

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the infrastructure deal, Congress' packed summer agenda and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political future after sexual harassment allegations.

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Biden imposes sanctions against Belarus’ Lukashenko regime

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden says the United States is levying new sanctions against Belarus, marking the one-year anniversary of Alexander Lukashenko's election win that the U.S. and international community said was fraught with irregularities.

Pakistan official says a protracted Afghan war would be ‘nightmare scenario’

By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press

Pakistan's national security advisor says a protracted war in neighboring Afghanistan is Pakistan's "nightmare scenario." He also slammed relentless blaming of Islamabad for the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan.

Judge blocks Florida law that prevents cruise lines from requiring proof of vaccination

By Associated Press

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Florida law that prevents cruise lines from requiring passengers to prove they're vaccinated against COVID-19. The judge says it appears unconstitutional and won't likely hold up in court.