Politics

New York judge blocks amendment barring discrimination on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

The ruling from state Supreme Court Justice Daniel J. Doyle on Tuesday determined that state lawmakers failed to follow procedural rules around passing constitutional amendments.

What Israel's assault on Rafah means for the 1.3 million Palestinians sheltering there

By Julia Frankel, Melanie Lidman, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press

The operation that began Tuesday followed a dramatic 24 hours in which hopes for a long-awaited cease-fire between Israel and Hamas rose and then fell, though negotiators were still talking.

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia announce it would hold drills?

By Associated Press

Tactical nuclear weapons for use against troops on the battlefield are less powerful than nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles that can destroy entire cities.

Rep. Greene and Speaker Johnson meet for a 2nd day as possible vote on his ouster simmers

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Johnson insisted Tuesday he's not negotiating with far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as they prepared to meet again at the Capitol and she weighed whether to proceed with a vote on the motion to vacate him from office.

TikTok sues U.S. to block law that could ban the social media platform

By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

The lawsuit filed on Tuesday may be setting up what could be a protracted legal fight over its future in the United States.

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as American soldier arrested in Russia

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The U.S. Army soldier arrested in Russia last week was being held in a pretrial detention facility, the Army said Tuesday. Russian reports said he would be held for two months pending an investigation.

WATCH: White House expects a humanitarian crossing between Israel and Gaza to reopen on Wednesday

By Associated Press

The Rafah crossing with Egypt and the Kerem Shalom crossing with Israel are critical entry points for food, medicine and other supplies for Gaza’s 2.3 million people.

WATCH: Biden remembers Holocaust victims and condemns 'ferocious' antisemitism

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

“We’re at risk of people not knowing the truth," President Joe Biden said of the horrors of the Holocaust, when 6 million Jews were systematically killed by Nazi Germany and its collaborators. “This hatred continues to lie deep in the…

Live Updates: Adult film star testifies in Trump hush money trial

By Associated Press

Tuesday's witness testimony is set to dig further into the events and people involved in what prosecutors have said was a scheme to influence the 2016 presidential election by buying and burying negative stories about the then-candidate. Follow here.

Testifying in Trump's hush money trial, Stormy Daniels describes meeting former president

By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

Cohen paid Daniels after her lawyer at the time, Keith Davidson, indicated she was willing to make on-the-record statements to the National Enquirer or on television confirming a sexual encounter with Trump.