Politics

Cuba says U.S. sanctions have caused nearly $5.6 billion in losses

By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Thursday decried what he said is a growing number of sanctions suffocating the island, a topic that is on the agenda for next year's U.N. General Assembly session.

Arenas, stadiums find new life as safer options for voting

By Kate Brumback, Larry Lage, Associated Press

Voters casting ballots in these mega voting sites say they're providing a safe and efficient way to vote amid the coronavirus pandemic.

WATCH: Pelosi voices skepticism about DNI and fake emails

By Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi voiced skepticism about Wednesday evening's press conference during which the director of National Intelligence accused Iran of being behind threatening but fake emails sent to Democratic voters in Florida and other battleground states.

WATCH: What voters think about Trump and Biden's final debate

To take the pulse of what matters most to Americans in this moment, PBS NewsHour’s Amna Nawaz will moderate a live panel with six voters following tonight’s presidential debate.

Trump releases video of '60 Minutes' interview

By Joshua Barajas and Jill Colvin, Associated Press

The footage shows Trump growing increasingly prickly as anchor Lesley Stahl presses him on the coronavirus pandemic, his slipping support with suburban women and other issues.

Trump and Biden to meet for final debate

By Jonathan Lemire, Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Some of President Donald Trump's advisers are urging him to trade his aggressive demeanor for a lower-key style, hoping Biden will get himself in trouble with verbal gaffes. There were supposed to be three debates, but the second was canceled…

WATCH: Pence speaks at campaign rally in Michigan

By Associated Press

Pence held the event Wednesday, rallying the crowd in drizzling rain, brandishing the administration's achievements during Trump's first term and outlining a Trump doctrine that 4 more years would bring.

Senate panel advances Supreme Court nominee Barrett despite Democrats' boycott

By Associated Press

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate as Republicans powered past Democrats' boycott of the session.

U.S. urges countries to withdraw from U.N. treaty that would ban nuclear weapons

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Beatrice Fihn, head of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize-winning International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, said the U.S. action shows the treaty will soon become reality.

WATCH: U.S. officials say Iran sent emails intimidating American voters

By Frank Bajak, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The voter-intimidation operation apparently used email addresses obtained from state voter registration lists, which include party affiliation and home addresses and can include email addresses and phone numbers.