Politics

This year's summer of climate extremes hits wealthier places

By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

The founder of a disaster database maintained at a Belgian University says, "It is not only a poor country problem, it's now very obviously a rich country problem."…

AP EXPLAINER: Will new CDC moratorium keep tenants housed?

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

After a federal eviction moratorium was allowed to lapse this weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new moratorium Tuesday on evictions that would last until Oct. 3.

Mexico sues U.S. gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll

By E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press

The Mexican government is suing U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors, arguing that their commercial practices have unleashed tremendous bloodshed in Mexico.

Bill repealing Iraq war powers advances in Senate

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Committee action on their repeal comes during a larger debate about reclaiming more congressional authority on military action from the executive branch.

WATCH LIVE: Experts testify on Chinese threats to U.S. national security

By Associated Press

The two nations remain sharply at odds over a range of issues, including trade, technology, cybersecurity, human rights and China’s increasingly assertive foreign policy.

WATCH: Psaki speaks on calls for Cuomo to resign, vaccine boosters

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki will hold a news briefing Wednesday as rising COVID-19 cases throughout the U.S. threaten recovery from the pandemic, particularly in regions with low vaccination rates.

Trump-backed Carey, centrist Brown win Ohio U.S. House races

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

Mike Carey, a coal lobbyist backed by former President Donald Trump, beat a bevy of Republicans in central Ohio, while Cuyahoga County Council member Shontel Brown pulled out a victory for the Democratic establishment in Cleveland, in a pair of…

WATCH LIVE: Senate resumes consideration of bipartisan infrastructure package

By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The senators who spent months stitching together a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure package are now trying to sell it to the American people before a key vote expected this week that would push a long recognized national priority much closer…

Missouri governor pardons gun-waving St. Louis lawyer couple

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has made good on his promise to pardon a couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators as they marched past the couple's home last year.

CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through Oct. 3

By Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

The new moratorium could help keep millions in their homes as the coronavirus’ delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid.