Politics

Menendez's lawyer argues prosecutors failed to prove a single charge, but acknowledges 'atypical' valuables

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A lawyer for Sen. Bob Menendez on Tuesday urged jurors to acquit him of every charge at the Democrat's New York City corruption trial.

Republicans change platform to reflect Trump's position opposing federal abortion ban

By Thomas Beaumont, Christine Fernando, Associated Press

The Republican National Committee is adopting a policy opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to the states.

House Democrats meet as Biden's support on Capitol Hill hangs in the balance

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

House Democrats met early Tuesday at party headquarters - no cellphones, no leaks — just what party leaders billed as a “family” discussion.

WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as NATO countries plan to ramp up arms production

By Tara Copp, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

NATO has signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles, one of many steps the alliance is pressing at its summit in Washington to get each country to boost its own weapons production capabilities.

Prosecutor says Sen. Menendez's response to bribes was 'wildly abnormal'

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A prosecutor accused Sen. Bob Menendez of “wildly abnormal” behavior in response to bribes during a closing argument at the Democrat's corruption trial.

Oklahoma's Sen. Jim Inhofe, Republican known for denying human-caused climate change, dies at 89

By Associated Press

Inhofe was a powerful fixture in state politics for more than six decades, serving in the Oklahoma Legislature and as Tulsa mayor before heading to Washington.

WATCH: Trump holds campaign rally at his Miami golf club

By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Trump is nearing a deadline of his own to announce his running mate but appears in no rush.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks celebrating the 75th anniversary of NATO

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

“Today I’m announcing a historic donation of air defense equipment for Ukraine,” President Joe Biden said Tuesday at the opening of the NATO summit in Washington. “The United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Italy will provide Ukraine with the…

Read the full letter from Biden's doctor on the president's health and ability to lead the government

By Associated Press

In a letter, O'Connor described Biden's health examination regimen, including visits from a neurologist.

WATCH: Slowing job market signals interest rate cuts may be near, Powell tells Senate committee

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Fed has made "considerable progress" toward its goal of defeating the worst inflation spike in four decades, Powell told the Senate Banking Committee.