Politics

Louisiana Senate backs transgender sports ban veto override

By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press

Louisiana state senators have narrowly voted to overturn Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' rejection of a bill prohibiting transgender students from participating in school sports.

Macron among 14 heads of states among potential spyware targets

By Frank Bajak, Associated Press

Amnesty International says French President Emmanuel Macron leads a list of 14 current or former heads of state potentially targeted for hacking by clients of the notorious Israeli spyware firm NSO Group.

Trump inaugural committee head arrested over accusation of being UAE agent

By Brian Melley, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The chair of Trump’s 2017 inaugural committee was arrested Tuesday in California on charges alleging that he and others conspired to influence Trump’s foreign policy positions to benefit the United Arab Emirates.

Protests erupt in India's Parliament over spying scandal

By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press

India's Parliament has erupted in protests as opposition lawmakers accuse the government of using military-grade spyware to monitor political opponents, journalists and activists.

Afghan president slams Taliban after rockets target Kabul palace

By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

Afghanistan's government says several rockets hit near the presidential palace shortly before President Ashraf Ghani was to give an address to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

U.S. opioid lawsuits on verge of settlements with 4 companies

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Full details of the settlement involving AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson could come this week but it could take months to get final approval from state and local governments.

Big infrastructure bill in peril as GOP threatens filibuster

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Tensions are rising as Republicans prepare to block Wednesday's procedural vote with a filibuster, saying they need more time. Restless Democrats say it's time to at least start debate as talks continue.

Imprisoned Myanmar politician dies from COVID-19

By Grant Peck, Associated Press

Nyan Win's death comes as Myanmar reels from soaring numbers of COVID-19 cases that are badly straining the country's medical infrastructure.

Climate envoy says U.S., China must end world's 'suicide pact'

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry has called on China to join America in urgently cutting greenhouse gas emissions and described the international alliances that rebuilt Europe after World War II as a model for fighting climate change.

WATCH: House Armed Services Committee holds hearing on sexual assault in the military

By Associated Press

The Army’s handling of sexual assaults and other violence has come under significant scrutiny in the aftermath of a series of crimes, including murders and suicides last year at Fort Hood, Texas.