Politics

Appeals court upholds retired NYPD officer's 10-year prison sentence for Capitol riot attack

By Associated Press

A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday rejected Thomas Webster's claims that he was convicted by a biased jury.

Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto of the divisive 'foreign agents' bill

By Sophiko Megrelidze, Associated Press

The legislature, controlled by the ruling Georgian Dream party, dismissed President Salome Zourabichvili's veto of the legislation that she and other critics say will restrict media freedom and obstruct Georgia's chances of joining the European Union.

WATCH: Trump's adult children speak out during hush money closing arguments

By Associated Press

Eric Trump decried “political warfare” and said his father is the “toughest man I’ve ever seen” and “he endures this nonsense every single day.”…

Voter outreach groups targeted by new laws in several GOP-led states are struggling to do their work

By Ayanna Alexander, Associated Press

Laws passed in several Republican-controlled states after the 2020 presidential election have criminalized much of the work done by voter outreach groups.

WATCH: Pentagon says pier will be removed from Gaza and repaired after damage from rough seas

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

The U.S.-built temporary pier taking humanitarian aid to starving Palestinians will be removed from the coast of Gaza to be repaired after getting damaged in rough seas and weather, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

Judge keeps punishment of 30 years at resentencing for man who attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer

By Janie Har, Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press

DePape said he felt horrible for hurting Paul Pelosi and he was sorry for what he did. He said he should have left once he learned Nancy Pelosi was not at their San Francisco home.

Aid deliveries suspended after rough seas damage U.S.-built pier in Gaza, 3 U.S. officials say

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

The setback is the latest for the pier, which has already had three U.S. service member injuries and had four if its vessels beached due to heavy sea states.

Ohio lawmakers hold a special session to ensure Biden is on the 2024 ballot

By Associated Press

Negotiations between House and Senate on a solution to Biden’s ballot conundrum began Friday.

What to know about the Texas primary runoff elections

By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan faces a tough challenge that could see him ousted from his powerful seat.

Wisconsin judge to weigh lawsuit brought by public workers over collective bargaining restrictions

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

If the latest lawsuit succeeds, all public sector workers who lost their collective bargaining power would have it restored. They would be treated the same as the police, firefighter and other public safety unions who remain exempt.