Politics

State Department watchdog resigns after predecessor’s ouster

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Akard's resignation also comes just two days after Democrats issued subpoenas for several of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's top aides to answer questions about the shakeup in the watchdog's office.

AP source: Biden won’t go to Milwaukee for acceptance speech

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept his party’s White House nomination because of concerns over the coronavirus.

Biden campaign announces $280 million ad buy through fall

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

Joe Biden’s Democratic presidential campaign is reserving $280 million in digital and television ads through the fall. It's nearly twice the amount President Donald Trump’s team has reserved.

Trump considers giving GOP convention speech from White House

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump says he's considering delivering his Republican convention speech from the White House. Such a move would mark an unprecedented use of public property for partisan political purposes.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib defeats challenger in Michigan primary

By Associated Press

Tlaib, one of the first two Muslim women in Congress, easily secured likely re-election to the 13th District in and around Detroit.

WATCH: Former Deputy AG Sally Yates testifies in GOP probe into Russia investigation

By Justin Stabley

Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates is expected to testify Wednesday morning in GOP probe into Russia investigation.

Gov. Jay Inslee advances in Washington gubernatorial primary

By Associated Press

More than 30 other people also ran in the gubernatorial primary, vying to face Inslee in November, when he'll be a heavy favorite.

French president traveling to Lebanon after deadly explosion

By Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron announced he would fly to the shattered Lebanese capital, and two planeloads of French rescue workers and aid were expected to touch down on Wednesday afternoon.

Protest leader Cori Bush ousts 20-year U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay in Missouri

By Associated Press

Cori Bush, a onetime homeless woman who led protests following a white police officer's fatal shooting of a Black 18-year-old in Ferguson, ousted longtime Rep. William Lacy Clay Tuesday in Missouri's Democratic primary.

State Department official confirms U.S. will extend support for Venezuela’s Guaidó

By Scott Smith, Associated Press

Sen. Chris Murphy said the rushed U.S. policy has allowed Maduro to label Guaidó an "American patsy" while hardening Russian and Cuban backing of Maduro.