Politics

WATCH: Bipartisan senators condemn Charlie Kirk killing

By Associated Press

“We’re just here as a group to say America cannot govern itself this way,” GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham said to open a news conference Thursday, flanked by a mix of Democratic and Republican senators.

Trump assassination attempt suspect forfeits opening statement at trial

By David Fischer, Associated Press

Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.

WATCH: Senate GOP takes first steps to change rules to speed up Trump’s nominee confirmations

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s move is the latest salvo after a dozen years of gradual changes by both parties to weaken the filibuster and make the nominations process more partisan.

South Korean workers who were detained in a Hyundai factory raid are now headed home. Here’s what else to know

By Kate Brumback, Russ Bynum, Associated Press

The workers went by bus from southeast Georgia to Atlanta earlier in the day and are expected to land in South Korea on Friday afternoon.

How Charlie Kirk helped shape a conservative force for a new generation

By Adriana Gomez Licon, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Over time, Turning Point began holding mass rallies that drew tens of thousands of young voters each year to hear top conservative leaders – President Donald Trump included – speaking on glitzy stages with massive screens, pyrotechnics and lighting shows…

More than 300 South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head home

By Kate Brumback, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

South Korea's Foreign Ministry said the detainees released by U.S. authorities included 316 Koreans, 10 Chinese nationals, three Japanese nationals and one Indonesian.

Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee town despite objections from residents

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

Opponents of the Tennessee detention center, such as the American Civil Liberties Union, have expressed concerns that detainees could be subjected to abuse and neglect.

How politicians who have experienced violence directly are responding to Charlie Kirk’s death

By Associated Press

Several leaders who have survived public attacks or had family members victimized joined in bipartisan condemnation of the attack on Kirk.

4 things to to know about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

By Associated Press

His killing Wednesday is the latest example of violence in the U.S. spanning a range of political ideologies and affecting both major political parties.

Former Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife sentenced to 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme

By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Former Sen. Bob Menendez is serving an 11-year sentence after his conviction last year on charges of taking bribes, extortion, and acting as an agent of the Egyptian government.