Politics

Supreme Court will weigh expanding Trump's power to shape independent agencies

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The high court agreed Monday to quickly hear arguments in a case over the firing of members of the Federal Trade Commission and two other boards.

Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the U.S. for 1 year after it expires

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday emphasized the importance of maintaining the status quo to avoid a strategic arms race.

WATCH: Trump escalates criticism of UN in first General Assembly address since reelection

By Aamer Madhani, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations on Tuesday to boast of his second-term foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution.

Ukrainian refugee's murder becomes flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race

By Gary Robertson, Associated Press

The stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train has become an early flashpoint in what will be a lengthy and expensive U.S. Senate campaign.

Here's what we know about the causes of autism

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Autism rates are rising, but that's largely about an expanded definition, more awareness and more screening.

WATCH: White House briefing addresses Trump's Bondi social media post, autism announcement

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied Monday that President Donald Trump is attempting to weaponize the Justice Department by urging his attorney general to go after his perceived political foes.

Hundreds of stars sign ACLU letter defending free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Signatories include Robert De Niro, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, and Meryl Streep, among others.

Oracle will manage TikTok's algorithm for U.S. users under Trump administration deal

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The decision addresses U.S. national security concerns over the China-based social media platform.

WATCH: Without new evidence, Trump and his health officials push unproven link between acetaminophen and autism

By Associated Press

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised earlier this year to determine the cause of autism by September.

Man representing himself in alleged Trump assassination attempt plans to call just 3 witnesses

By David Fischer, Associated Press

Seasoned prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida rested their case Friday afternoon after spending seven days questioning 38 witnesses in an attempt to make sure Routh spends the rest of his life in prison.