Politics

Former Sen. Bob Menendez to begin serving 11-year sentence for accepting bribes of gold and cash

By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that the New Jersey Democrat is in custody at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill in Minersville, Pennsylvania.

WATCH: Sen. Padilla's full Senate floor speech recounting his removal from Noem's LA briefing

By Kenichi Serino

In an emotional speech, Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., on Tuesday recalled his experience at a Homeland Security news conference where he was handcuffed and briefly detained.

Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate, is arrested at immigration court

By Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press

Lander had spent the morning observing immigration court hearings and told an AP reporter that he was there to "accompany" some immigrants out of the building.

Virginia Democrats go to the polls in closely watched 2025 primaries

By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America

In the race for governor, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, whose candidacy thwarted prospective primary challengers, will go up against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears — the only Republican who qualified for the ballot.

Trump says the U.S. knows where Iran's Khamenei is hiding but says he's safe 'for now'

By Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Trump says he's looking for "a real end" to the conflict and a "complete give-up" of Iran's nuclear program.

Minnesota shooting suspect had a list of dozens of potential Democratic targets, prosecutors say

By Steve Karnowski, Alanna Durkin Richer, John Seewer, Associated Press

All of the politicians named in his writing were Democrats, including more than 45 state and federal officials in Minnesota, U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson said.

Trump suggests he'll again extend deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app

By Associated Press

Trump also said he thinks Xi would "ultimately approve" a deal to divest TikTok's business in the United States.

WATCH: Task force will help Americans who want to leave the Middle East, State Department says

By Associated Press

The task force, run by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, is operating 24 hours to provide information to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents wanting to return to the United States.

Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Republican leaders are pushing to fast-track the package by Trump's Fourth of July deadline.

WATCH: Federal appeals court considers Trump's deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles

By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press

In his lawsuit, Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the president of inflaming tensions, breaching state sovereignty and wasting resources. The Trump administration argued the deployment was necessary to restore order and protect federal buildings and officers.