Politics

LISTEN: Justices appear open to upholding rule on hard-to-trace 'ghost guns'

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

In arguments that ranged from classic cars to Western omelets, key conservative justices seemed open to the government's argument that kits allowing people to make nearly untraceable guns at home can be regulated like other firearms.

Harris appears on 'Call Her Daddy' podcast as Democratic nominee steps up interviews this week

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Kamala Harris opened a media blitz by the Democratic ticket with a conversation on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. The chat delved into talk about abortion, sexual abuse and other issues that resonate with women.

WATCH: White House denounces Trump's 'bad genes' comment

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday suggested that migrants who are in the U.S. and have committed murder did so because “it’s in their genes.” Asked about it Monday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “That type of…

A new Supreme Court term begins in the shadow of a presidential election

By Marcia Coyle

The U.S. Supreme Court opens a new term on the eve of an intense, historic election in which the justices may be called on to play a key role in the results.

Russian court sentences 72-year-old American from Michigan to nearly 7 years in prison for fighting in Ukraine

By Associated Press

Prosecutors said Stephen Hubbard signed a contract with the Ukrainian military after Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022 and he fought alongside them until being captured two months later.

Supreme Court leaves in place lower court decision banning emergency abortions in Texas

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The high court did not detailing its reasoning and there were no noted dissents.

Nonpartisan analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but surge under Trump

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The analysis released Monday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests a Harris presidency could increase the national debt over 10 years by $3.5 trillion, while former President Trump's ideas could heap another $7.5 trillion onto the…

WATCH: Biden marks anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks in Israel at White House event

By News Desk and Associated Press

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemned Hamas on the anniversary of the militant group’s attack on Israel, while reiterating their administration’s commitment to cementing cease-fire deals to end fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.

WATCH: Trump holds rally in Juneau, Wisconsin, making his 4th visit to the state in 8 days

By Scott Bauer, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Donald Trump on Sunday visited Wisconsin for the fourth time in eight days as his campaign showers attention on a pivotal state where Republicans fret about his ability to match Democrats’ enthusiasm and turnout machine.

FEMA chief calls false claims about government's Helene response 'truly dangerous'

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official said Sunday that false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response to Hurricane Helene — spread most prominently by Donald Trump — are “demoralizing” aid workers and creating fear in people who need recovery assistance.