Politics

Tech leaders could face prison if they don't follow UK's planned online safety rules

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

The ambitious but controversial bill gives regulators wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies. Lawmakers still need to vote to approve the bill before it becomes law.

Ohio's Supreme Court rejects 3rd set of GOP-drawn redistricting maps

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected as gerrymandered a third set of Ohio Statehouse district maps drawn by Republicans with the May 3 primary nearing.

WATCH: Biden to 'assess' where China's Xi stands in phone call, says Psaki

By Associated Press

Biden will speak Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss ongoing economic competition between the two countries and Russia's war against Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said during a news briefing on Thursday.

WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says targeting civilians in Ukraine is a war crime

By News Desk

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. officials are in the process of evaluating and documenting potential war crimes committed by Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Activist father of U.S. Olympian Alysa Liu targeted by Chinese spy ring

By Sally Ho, Associated Press

U.S. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu and her father Arthur Liu – a former political refugee – were targeted in a spying operation ahead of the Beijing Olympics that the Justice Department alleges was ordered by the Chinese government, the…

WATCH: Irish prime minister speaks virtually after positive COVID test during White House St. Patrick's Day event

By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

President Joe Biden met virtually Thursday with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin after the visiting leader's positive test for COVID-19 scrambled plans to mark St. Patrick’s Day at the White House.

Russian court extends WNBA's Brittney Griner arrest until May, says report

By News Desk

Russian state news agency Tass says a Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19.

WATCH: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds weekly news briefing

By Associated Press

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day were scrambled Thursday after Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin tested positive for COVID-19.

WATCH: IRS commissioner testifies on 2022 tax season in House hearing

By News Desk and Associated Press

The committee asked IRS Commissioner Rettig for recommendations to taxpayers as the April 18th filing date approaches during what has been called a difficult year for the IRS.

WATCH: House Homeland Security hearing on violent targeting of Black institutions

By Associated Press

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security held a hearing Thursday focused on the the rise in violence, which organizers say, is directed against minority institutions across the nation.