Politics

What to know about Brothers to the Rescue, Cuban exiles' group at the heart of Raúl Castro's indictment

By Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press

Founded by emigré José Basulto, it aimed to help Cuban refugees in the Florida straits by dropping supplies from small planes and alerting the U.S. Coast Guard.

A Tennessee man was jailed over his Charlie Kirk social media comments. Now he's won a $835,000 settlement

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

The 61-year-old retired police officer spent 37 days behind bars before authorities dropped the felony charge against him in October.

Officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

The lawsuit claims the government's “Anti-Weaponization Fund" is an illegal slush fund that President Donald Trump will use to “finance the insurrectionists and paramilitary groups that commit violence in his name.” It describes the fund's creation as "the most brazen…

WATCH: 'Day of justice is finally arriving' for Castro family, GOP House members say

By Associated Press

Three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that the Justice Department is preparing to seek the indictment against the former Cuban president, connected to his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two planes operated…

WATCH: Trump says he's in 'no hurry' to make an Iran deal

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday he might be willing to accept a smaller scale deal with Tehran that would simply open the Strait of Hormuz but potentially not address larger goals.

WATCH: After Massie defeat, Trump says it 'doesn't work out well' when GOP members vote against him

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump celebrated primary night wins and said GOP leadership "will be all right" on Wednesday.

Barney Frank, financial reformer and trailblazer for gay rights, dies at 86

By Steven Sloan, Associated Press

The longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant reforms to the financial system in a generation. Frank was known for his acerbic wit, combative style and focus on marginalized communities.

WATCH: Trump delivers U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement address

By Michelle L. Price, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

President Donald Trump told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s graduates on Wednesday that they show “unbelievable heroism and exceptional selflessness” but that the cadets will "be tested further” as they embark on their military careers.

Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Shapiro wins his primary, as do his endorsed candidates

By Associated Press

Gov. Josh Shapiro was uncontested in Tuesday’s primary. He’s seeking a second term in the fall and puts his clout on the line in the battleground state ahead of a potential 2028 bid for the White House.

How Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, toppled by Trump, charted his own way

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

President Donald Trump reserved his fiercest attacks for Massie, a quirky conservative who had become among the most powerful rank-and-file Republicans in the House because of his willingness to vote as he pleased, rather than as the party demanded.