Politics

Trump’s ceasefire plan for the Israel-Hamas war faces pitfalls as it moves into new phase

By Josef Federman, Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan — which was approved by the U.N. Security Council — lays out an ambitious vision for ending Hamas’ rule of Gaza.

Florida’s DeSantis declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization

By Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month.

Long Island’s Bruce Blakeman is running for governor, will challenge Elise Stefanik in Republican primary

By Anthony Izaguirre, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Blakeman, who has cast himself as a bulwark against the liberal policies of urban Democrats, criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul as a “failure" in an appearance on the Fox News “Fox and Friends” show.

Judge orders ICE release Brazilian woman with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

By Holly Ramer, Associated Press

Bruna Ferreira came to the U.S. as a toddler and enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote

By David A. Lieb, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide vote on the plan backed by President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court declines to hear appeal on Texas book ban case that allows officials to remove objectionable books from libraries

By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

Free speech rights groups have criticized the Supreme Court's decision and say the Texas case has already influenced book bans in other areas of the country.

Indiana Senate committee advance redistricting proposal backed by Trump toward final floor vote

By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press

One Republican voted on Monday with the two Democrats in the Senate elections committee against the legislation.

A Trump-backed candidate faces a Democrat with national support in Miami’s mayoral race. Here’s what to know

By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Big-name Republicans and Democrats have joined the campaign trail, making this a significant test for both parties.

Judge grants Justice Department request to release Ghislaine Maxwell records in sex trafficking case

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the Justice Department provide Epstein-related records to the public in a searchable format by Dec. 19.

LISTEN: Supreme Court appears to back Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive to erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.