Politics

After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules

By Anthony Izaguirre, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa and some other GOP-controlled states also have enacted restrictions this year, particularly aimed at mail balloting and early in-person voting. More than 40% of voters cast mail ballots during last fall's election, a record.

Here’s who Americans blame for U.S. failures in Afghanistan

By Laura Santhanam

The chaotic evacuation of more than 120,000 Americans, U.S. allies and Afghans from Kabul seems to have cost President Joe Biden significant public approval as the nation nears the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

WATCH: White House calls on Congress to codify Roe v. Wade

By News Desk

In the wake of one of the most restrictive state laws going into effect, the Biden administration is calling on Congress to codify Roe V. Wade.

Democrats promote Liz Cheney to vice chairwoman of Jan. 6 panel

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Cheney, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, has remained defiant amid the criticism from her own party, insisting that Congress must probe the Capitol attack.

Bill that neuters discussions of race in North Carolina classrooms heads to governor

By Bryan Anderson, Associated Press

The proposal would prohibit teachers from compelling students to personally adopt any ideas from a list of 13 beliefs. The measure approved Wednesday will now make its way to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

Biden to survey Ida’s storm damage in Louisiana on Friday

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Friday’s visit will cap a difficult stretch for the president, following the chaotic exit of the U.S. military from Afghanistan and the deaths of 13 U.S. service members helping evacuate Americans and U.S. allies.

WATCH: Biden meets Ukraine leader in long-sought Oval Office visit

By Aamer Madhani, Lynn Berry, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Biden didn't mention Afghanistan in his brief appearance with Zelenskyy before the media. But he highlighted his concerns about Russian aggression in the region.

USPS has shorted some workers’ pay for years, CPI finds

By Alexia Fernandez Campbell, The Center for Public Integrity

Arbitrators and federal investigators have found managers at hundreds of post offices around the country have illegally underpaid hourly workers for years.

White House details plans to improve housing affordability

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Millions of Americans are getting priced out of ownership or stuck spending the bulk of their income on rent. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index climbed a record 19.1 percent in June from a year ago.