Politics

Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the U.S. in the war

By Farnoush Amiri, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

The special immigrant visa program allows eligible Afghans who helped Americans despite risk to themselves and their loved ones to apply for entry into America with their families.

Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threats

By Graham Lee Brewer, Associated Press

The Interior Department will be allocating more than $120 million to tribal governments to fight the impacts of climate change. The funding is designed to help tribal nations adapt to climate threats, including relocating infrastructure.

Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The Sapporo High Court ruling said that not allowing same-sex couples to marry and enjoy the same benefits as straight couples violates their fundamental right to equality and freedom of marriage.

Majority of Americans are against college athletes joining unions, AP-NORC survey says

By Ralph D. Russo, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

The survey found that 55% of adults believe NCAA athletes should not be permitted to form unions that would led to collective bargaining with schools.

WATCH: Biden makes campaign appearance in Michigan, key swing state for 2024 election

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Biden will be looking to energize Black and union-affiliated voters in his trip Thursday as his campaign faces challenges in other regions of the state related to his handling of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Pressing Ukraine's need for aid, Joint Chiefs chair takes lawmakers to visit U.S. weapon factories

By Tara Copp, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Pentagon is framing the $95 billion aid package hanging in the balance on Capitol Hill as not only vital to Ukraine’s survival but also critical to the U.S. economy.

Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin aims to buy TikTok with investor group

By Associated Press

In comments Thursday, Steven Mnuchin didn't provide details on who else may be included in the investor group he plans on forming or TikTok's possible valuation.

Biden plans to oppose U.S. Steel sale to Japanese company

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The announcement expected Thursday comes as the Democratic president campaigns in the Midwest and could have ripples in his race against Republican Donald Trump.

WATCH: Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, says Netanyahu is obstacle to two-state solution

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” in the Israeli bombardment of Gaza and a growing humanitarian crisis there.

Trump arrives for classified documents hearing on whether his case can be dismissed

By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Terry Spencer, Associated Press

The dispute centers on the Trump team's interpretation of the Presidential Records Act, which they say gave him the authority to designate the documents as personal and maintain possession of them after his presidency.