Politics

U.S. reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades

By Joshua Goodman, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

In October, the U.S. granted Maduro's government relief from sanctions on its state-run oil, gas and mining sectors after it agreed to work with members of the opposition to hold a free and competitive election this year.

USC cancels speech by valedictorian who expressed support for Palestinians, cites safety concerns

By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Associated Press

Andrew T. Guzman, provost and senior VP for academic affairs, cited the "alarming tenor" of reaction to the school's choice of valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, who is graduating with a major in biomedical engineering and a minor in resistance to genocide.

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. more likely to believe in climate change, AP-NORC poll says

By Terry Tang, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

The study finds that 84 percent of AAPI adults agree climate change exists. In comparison, 74 percent of all U.S. adults hold the same sentiment. Furthermore, three-quarters of AAPI adults who accept climate change is real attribute it to human…

U.S. court rejects a request by tribes to block $10 billion energy transmission project in Arizona

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

Critics had accused the U.S. Interior Department and Bureau of Land Management of failing to recognize the cultural significance of the San Pedro Valley to several Native American tribes.

WATCH: Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate has voted to dismiss the first of two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the first step in ending its trial on his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border.

WATCH: Biden delivers campaign remarks at United Steelworkers headquarters in Pittsburgh

By Chris Megerian, Will Weissert, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has told an audience of cheering unionized steelworkers that his administration will block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by a Japanese company.

WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee

By David Koenig, Associated Press

An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company, in rushing to produce as many planes as possible, is taking manufacturing shortcuts that could lead to jetliners breaking apart.

WATCH: Columbia University's president testifies at House antisemitism hearing

By Annie Ma, Associated Press

After the other Ivy League presidents’ equivocation led to weeks of backlash, Shafik focused her message on fighting antisemitism rather than protecting free speech.