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Congress approves short-term extension to avoid shutdown, buying more time for final spending agreement

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The extension averts a shutdown for parts of the federal government that would otherwise have kicked in at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

Biden orders U.S. investigation of national security risks posed by Chinese-made 'smart cars'

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in electric cars and other so-called connected vehicles to track drivers and their personal information.

Federal prosecutors seek July trial for Trump in classified documents case

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Federal prosecutors are requesting a July 8 trial for Trump on charges that he illegally retained and concealed classified documents. The former president's lawyers say no trial should be conducted this year but have proposed August 12 as an alternative…

Biden and Trump visits to border highlight conflicting immigration policies

By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz, Layla Quran, Sam Weber, Christine Romo, Shrai Popat

President Biden and former President Trump made separate visits to two towns along the southern border as immigration becomes a key issue ahead of the November election. Laura Barrón-López reports from Brownsville, Texas.

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The U.S. is bracing for complex threats to 2024 elections, FBI Director Wray warns

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

FBI Director Christopher Wray says the U.S. expects to confront fast-moving threats to American elections this year as artificial intelligence and other technological advances have made interference and meddling easier than before.

Nikki Haley can't win the 2024 primary with 40 percent, but she can expose some of Trump's weaknesses

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Donald Trump's campaign has vowed not to talk about her anymore. Many pundits have written her off entirely. But Nikki Haley is still campaigning across the country — and plenty of Republican voters are coming to hear what she has to say.

What to watch for on Super Tuesday

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Will Donald Trump keep rolling? Will Nikki Haley give in to pressure to drop out? Can President Joe Biden put aside doubts among Democrats?…

Writer E. Jean Carroll's lawyers urge judge to reject Trump's request to postpone $83.3 million jury award

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Attorneys wrote in a Manhattan federal court filing Thursday that Trump was offering the equivalent of a paper napkin to promise he'd pay the award to the 80-year-old longtime advice columnist.

Alabama lawmakers rush to restore IVF services after court ruling

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Three IVF providers in Alabama paused services after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos were considered "extrauterine children" under the state wrongful death law.

The House approves another short-term extension to avoid a shutdown. Senators are up next to vote

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The legislation approved Thursday will allow Congress to avoid a shutdown for parts of the federal government set to kick in Saturday. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill later in the day.