Politics

Guilty or not guilty, Trump verdict won't sway most voters, poll shows

By Laura Santhanam

A quarter of Republicans said they would be even more likely to vote for Trump if he were found guilty by a jury, while 27 percent of Democrats said they would be less likely to vote for him – a…

France's Macron urges a green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western weapons

By Associated Press

It is the most recent sign of a potentially significant policy shift that could help change the complexion of the war.

Read Justice Alito's letters rejecting calls to recuse himself from Jan. 6 Supreme Court cases

In letters to members of Congress on Wednesday, Justice Samuel Alito rejected calls to step aside from Supreme Court cases involving former President Donald Trump and Jan. 6 defendants because of the controversy over flags that flew over his homes.

Alito rejects calls to recuse himself from Supreme Court cases because of flag controversies

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Justice Samuel Alito is rejecting calls to step aside from Supreme Court cases involving former President Donald Trump and Jan. 6 defendants because of the controversy over flags that flew over his homes.

Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he's deflecting blame

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Netanyahu's supporters say he is genuinely concerned for the safety of Jews around the world. However, he has repeatedly sidestepped accountability for not preventing Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.

WATCH: Biden, Harris launch Black voter outreach efforts with stop at Philadelphia school

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

At an appearance with Vice President Harris, he lashed out at what he called Donald Trump’s “MAGA lies” and said the winner of this year’s White House race will make crucial decisions, including nominees for the Supreme Court.

WATCH: Blinken holds news conference with Moldova's Maia Sandu as concerns rise about Russia

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Moldovan President Maia Sandu to reaffirm U.S. backing for Moldova's progress on joining the European Union, the State Department said.

Jury in historic Trump hush money trial to begin deliberations

By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

The deliberations Wednesday will follow a marathon day of closing arguments in which a prosecutor accused Trump of trying to "hoodwink" voters in the 2016 presidential election by participating in a hush money scheme meant to stifle stories he feared…

Live updates: Judge excuses jurors, ending 1st day of deliberations in Trump's hush money trial

By Associated Press

Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, charges that are punishable by up to four years in prison. Follow updates here.

Transitional council in Haiti selects new prime minister for a country under siege by gangs

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The long-awaited move announced Tuesday evening comes as gangs continue to terrorize the capital of Port-au-Prince, opening fire in once peaceful neighborhoods and using heavy machinery to demolish several police stations and prisons.