Politics

U.S. brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The company is also accused of installing surveillance equipment that enabled Iran to spy on protesters during 2009 anti-government demonstrations in Iran, and of doing business in North Korea despite U.S. sanctions there.

Court halts Pentagon cloud contract work with Microsoft

By Joseph Pisani, Rachel Lerman, Associated Press

A federal court has ordered the Pentagon to temporarily halt work with Microsoft on a $10 billion military cloud contract that Amazon was initially favored to win.

Trump's Fed pick faces sharp criticism in Senate hearing

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

One of President Donald Trump's nominees for the Federal Reserve came under sharp questioning from senators over her unorthodox economic views, including from two Republicans whose doubts about her nomination could imperil it.

House votes to remove deadline for Equal Rights Amendment

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California, the measure's sponsor, said there is no deadline for equality.

U.N. says 140,000 displaced in 3 days amid Syrian offensive

By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

The U.N. said Thursday the humanitarian crisis is compounded by freezing weather, already existing severe needs and the world's indifference.

WATCH: Defense Secretary Esper discusses potential 7-day deal with Taliban

By Associated Press

Speaking at a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, Esper said he had had a series of productive bilateral and collective meetings with allies about the proposals and the way forward.

Hope Hicks is returning to the White House

By Associated Press

Hicks will be serving as counselor to the president, working with presidential son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner.

Pro-Trump effort raised more than $60 million in January

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The Republican National Committee and President Donald Trump's campaign have raised more than $525 million since the start of 2019 together with two joint-fundraising committees.