Politics

What we know so far about Trump’s trip to Asia

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

At stake is nothing less than the future of the global economy, which could hinge on whether he’s able to calm trade tensions during an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

House GOP preparing report on Biden’s use of autopen

By Matt Brown, Associated Press

The report, which is likely to be released in the coming weeks, centers on contested and thus far unsubstantiated claims that Biden not only visibly aged while in office, but that his mental state declined to a degree that allowed…

As North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump, Democrats try to think long term

By Makiya Seminera, Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

With Republicans in the majority in both General Assembly chambers and state law preventing Democratic Gov. Josh Stein from using his veto stamp against a redistricting plan, the GOP-drawn map appeared headed to enactment after final House votes as soon…

Most Americans are concerned about rising health care costs, AP-NORC poll finds

By Ali Swenson, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

Federal policies have left millions of people at risk of skyrocketing health insurance premiums or of losing their health insurance altogether.

Thune predicts trouble for Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia: ‘He’s not going to pass’

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he hopes the White House will withdraw the nomination of Paul Ingrassia.

WATCH: Trump confirms Budapest talks with Putin are off for now at Diwali celebration

By Associated Press

At an event celebrating the Hindu holiday, President Donald Trump also said Tuesday that he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about trade and “a lot of things.”…

In Chicago, an immense show of force signals a sharp escalation in Trump immigration crackdown

By Tim Sullivan, Associated Press

The raid ratcheted up tensions in a city already on edge.

PHOTOS: White House starts East Wing demolition to build Trump’s ballroom

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The Republican president has said he's adding a 90,000-square-foot ballroom because the East Room, the largest room in the White House with an approximately 200-person capacity, is too small.

WATCH: Vance says Gaza ceasefire going better than expected but there’s ‘very hard’ work ahead

By Renata Brito, Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday acknowledged during an Israel visit the challenges that remain, from disarming Hamas to rebuilding a land devastated by two years of war.

WATCH: ‘We will not be extorted’ in ending shutdown, Trump says at Senate Republican luncheon

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

While President Donald Trump said the shutdown must come to an end — and suggested maybe Smithsonian museums could reopen — he signaled no compromise with Democrats over the expiring health care funds.