Politics

Poles protest bill that would silence U.S.-owned TV network

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

Nationwide demonstrations have begun across Poland against a bill seen as an effort by the country’s nationalist ruling party to silence an independent, U.S.-owned television broadcaster.

Six EU nations want migrants forced back to Afghanistan

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Six European Union countries want the forced deportation of migrants back to Afghanistan to continue despite the government in Kabul suspending such “non-voluntary returns.”…

Nursing home overhaul bill would boost staffing, oversight

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities house a tiny proportion of the U.S. population but they're estimated to account for about 3 in 10 coronavirus deaths.

Kathy Hochul to become first female governor of New York after Cuomo resignation

By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press

The centrist Democrat from western New York last week joined the chorus of politicians denouncing the governor. She said Tuesday that she's ready to lead.

WATCH: New York Gov. Cuomo announces resignation

By Associated Press

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

WATCH: Biden, Harris give remarks at White House following passage of bipartisan infrastructure plan

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

“Today, we proved that democracy can still work,” Biden declared at the White House, taking note of the 69-30 vote that included even Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.

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.