Politics

Colorado AG accuses Trump of 'revenge campaign' for state refusal to free convicted elections clerk

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser said Thursday that the administration is choking off funds and dismantling programs over the state's refusal to free imprisoned elections clerk Tina Peters.

Hennepin County prosecutor asks the public to share Renee Good shooting evidence with her office

By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press

Mary Moriarty said that although her office has collaborated effectively with the FBI in past cases, she is concerned by the Trump administration's decision to bar state and local agencies from playing any role in the investigation into Wednesday's killing…

Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill punishing Russia for war in Ukraine, Sen. Graham says

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

The bill, co-written by Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, allows tariffs and secondary sanctions on countries buying Russia's oil, gas, and other exports.

Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures and activists, which Trump says U.S. requested

By Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky, Matías Delacroix, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said in a TV interview the releases came at the request of the United States and praised the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez.

House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The House passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills on Thursday that would fund parts of the federal government through September, demonstrating the eagerness of lawmakers to avoid another government shutdown near the end of the month.

WATCH: Trump meets with oil executives to seek investments in Venezuela

By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Friday called on oil executives to rush back into Venezuela as the White House looks to quickly secure $100 billion in investments to revive the country's ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum.

U.S. intercepts 5th sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution

By Konstantin Toropin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

U.S. forces boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, according to the U.S. military on Friday, as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela.

Josh Shapiro running for 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor, trailed by talk of 2028 White House bid

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser.

Venezuelans struggle with crumbling economy as Trump promises economic renaissance

By Regina Garcia Cano, Matt Sedensky, Associated Press

Venezuelans digesting news of the United States’ brazen capture of former President Nicolás Maduro are hearing grandiose promises of future economic prowess even as they live through the crippling economic realities of today.