Politics

WATCH LIVE: Senate meets after deal to renew expiring surveillance program falters

By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Republicans are warning the White House that a critical surveillance authority is likely to lapse this week amid bipartisan backlash over President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community.

WATCH: Rollins holds update as USDA confirms more screwworm cases, including 1 outside Texas

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed hundreds of miles apart in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that could potentially devastate the nation's cattle industry.

Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit.

Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP poll finds

By Gary Fields, Linley Sanders, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

As the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, a new poll finds.

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message

By Associated Press

Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House.

Initial results show Kurti's party wins most votes in Kosovo's early election

By Zana Cimili, Associated Press

Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party won the most votes in an early parliamentary election in Kosovo on Sunday, early results showed.

What's next for the War Powers Resolution on Iran? PolitiFact explains

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

The House and Senate have advanced war powers resolutions aimed at curbing President Donald Trump from continuing the war in Iran. Can a 53-year-old law make a difference? What steps would be required to end the war? PolitiFact explains.

Former first lady of France Bernadette Chirac dies at 93

By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press

Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France who spent 12 years at the Élysée Palace from 1995 to 2007 beside President Jacques Chirac, has died at 93.

Hegseth warns of 'invasion' and 'dangerous ideologies' in D-Day anniversary speech

By Associated Press

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary speech on Saturday to appear to link immigration by sea to the wartime liberation of Europe, warning that the freedom won by Allied troops could prove temporary if leaders failed to…

Trump pardons former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman from Indiana who served nearly two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information after he left office.