Politics

WATCH: Trump found guilty in New York hush money trial -- PBS NewsHour Special Report

By Associated Press

The verdict from the 12-person jury was delivered Thursday in the Manhattan courtroom where prosecutors spent weeks presenting allegations that Trump participated in a hush money scheme.

Georgian organization says it will take controversial media law to the constitutional court

By Associated Press

The law will require media and non-governmental organizations that receive more than 20 percent of their funding from abroad to register as representing the interests of foreign powers.

Spain's parliament gives final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia's separatists

By Joseph Wilson, Teresa Medrano, Associated Press

Spain's lower house of parliament has given final approval to a contentious amnesty law for hundreds of Catalan separatists involved in the illegal and unsuccessful 2017 secession bid.

Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval

By Ali Zerdin, Associated Press

The decision by the Slovenian government on Thursday comes just two days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognized a Palestinian state.

WATCH: Blinken assails misinformation after hinting U.S. may allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Blinken is in Prague for a NATO foreign ministers meeting, and on Thursday he signed an agreement with the Czech government to combat Moscow's use of misinformation.

Chief Justice Roberts rejects Senate Democrats' request to discuss Supreme Court ethics

By Associated Press

Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday declined an invitation to meet with Democratic senators to talk about Supreme Court ethics and the controversy over flags that flew outside homes owned by Justice Samuel Alito.

California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and sexually abusive deepfakes

By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

California lawmakers have advanced a host of artificial intelligence proposals that would protect jobs, build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination, and outlaw deepfakes involving elections or pornography.

Boeing faces FAA deadline for plan to address aircraft safety and quality problems

By David Koenig, Associated Press

Whistleblowers have accused the company of taking shortcuts that endanger passengers, a claim that Boeing disputes. A panel convened by the FAA found shortcomings in the aircraft maker's safety culture.

Deliberations in Trump hush money trial set to resume after judge rereads jury instructions

By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Trump has pleaded not guilty and contends the Cohen payments were for legitimate legal services. He has also denied the alleged extramarital sexual encounter with Daniels.

WATCH: Harris delivers commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation

By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Nearly 1,000 graduates were in attendance Thursday as Harris looked back to U.S. airpower during D-Day almost 80 years ago, and then forward to this generation’s edge on technological innovation.