Politics

Well-known right-wing influencers duped to work for covert Russian operation, U.S. prosecutors say

By Alan Suderman, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

The accusations mark the third straight presidential election in which U.S. authorities have unveiled politically charged details about the Kremlin's attempted interference in U.S. politics.

Lawyer for Donald Trump's election subversion case accuses prosecutors of 'illegitimate' indictment in court hearing

By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

Thursday's hearing in federal court in Washington was the first in the case in nearly a year.

Fact-checking Trump's Fox News town hall hosted by Sean Hannity

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

Fox News’ Sean Hannity hosted the hourlong Sept. 4 event. He questioned Trump during the first hour; audience members questioned Trump for a second hour.

Comparing Trump's and Harris' differing ideas on how to boost the economy

By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris unveiled more of her economic policies. In New Hampshire, Harris announced a proposal that would offer tax breaks for new small businesses. The economy and inflation are top priorities for voters and Harris and Trump…

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Killing taxes on tips sounds good, but experts say it doesn't solve the real problem

By Hannah Grabenstein

No taxes on tips sounds good. Experts say the effects would range from hardly life-changing to potentially harmful.

What is postliberalism? How a Catholic intellectual movement influenced JD Vance's political views

By Peter Smith, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press

Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s 2019 conversion to Catholicism helped shape his political worldview. It also put him in close touch with a Catholic intellectual movement known as postliberalism, viewed by some critics as having reactionary or authoritarian leanings.

As the political impact of Hunter Biden's trial is diminished, it still carries a heavy emotional toll for the president

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Hunter Biden’s continued legal problems may no longer be a political concern for the president, but they’re still very much a personal concern.

RFK Jr. sues Wisconsin to remove name from ballot after commission voted to keep him on it

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed a lawsuit in Wisconsin trying to get his name removed from the battleground state’s presidential ballot after the state elections commission voted to keep him on it.

WATCH: Garland announces actions to combat Russia's alleged election disinformation efforts

By Eric Tucker, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The Biden administration accused Russia on Wednesday of a far-reaching effort to influence the U.S. presidential election, including by promoting disinformation and enlisting unwitting American influencers to spread propaganda on Russian state media.

U.S. preparing to accuse Russia of election disinformation campaigns, sources say

By Eric Tucker, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The announcement anticipated from Attorney General Merrick Garland, first reported by CNN, is expected to show the depth of U.S. concerns and signal legal actions against those suspected of being involved.