Politics

Lawmakers attempt to revive nationwide eviction moratorium

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri say their bill would direct the secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a ban on evictions in response to COVID-19.

WATCH: China's Xi Jinping promotes 'dialogue and cooperation' in U.N. speech

By Ted Anthony, Associated Press

Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his nation’s longtime policy of multilateralism on Tuesday.

WATCH: Iran's president, criticizing U.S., likens sanctions to 'war'

By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press

President Ebrahim Raisi addressed the United Nations leaders' meeting remotely from Iran, and he packed a full slate of direct criticism of the United States into his first U.N. address as head of state.

FBI Director Wray says Afghanistan unrest could inspire extremism inside U.S.

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Top national security officials say the possibility of a 9/11-type attack has diminished over the last 20 years, but the unrest in Kabul could embolden U.S.-based extremists.

Kremlin's party gets 324 of 450 seats in Russian parliament

By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press

The number is less than the pro-Kremlin party, United Russia, won in the previous election but still an overwhelming majority.

In shift, DHS head says images from border 'horrified' him

By Alexandra Jaffe, Ben Fox, Associated Press

While a day earlier he seemingly sought to explain away the action, Mayorkas said Tuesday he was "horrified" by photos that have spread widely on social media.

U.N. agencies want access to asylum-seekers stuck at EU border

By Associated Press

The governments of Poland and Lithuania introduced states of emergency that deny entry to certain border areas to anyone except border guards and security services.

Justin Trudeau's party wins Canada vote but fails to get majority

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party secured victory in parliamentary elections but failed to get the majority he wanted in a vote that focused on the coronavirus pandemic but that many Canadians saw as unnecessary.

WATCH: Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee discuss threats since 9/11

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee is expected to discuss threats since 9/11 on Tuesday.

Former attorneys sue Texas doctor who defied state's abortion ban to force court review

By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Former attorneys in Arkansas and Illinois filed lawsuits Monday against Dr. Alan Braid, who in a weekend Washington Post opinion column became the first Texas abortion provider to publicly reveal he violated the law that took effect on Sept. 1.