Politics

U.S. military says it's carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Even as the U.S. and Iran inch closer to all-out war again, glimmers of hope appeared on the diplomatic front.

U.S. military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan

By Associated Press

The total number of deaths in the war with Iran is 17, according to the U.S. military.

Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election

By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

Veteran Labour Party politician Andy Burnham has become Britain’s new prime minister He takes over from Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation last month.

JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The Republican vice president’s growing family is in keeping with his passionate advocacy for Americans to have more children.

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona governor primary

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Jacques Billeaud, Wufei Yu, Associated Press

After decades coexisting in the fractious Arizona Republican Party, Biggs and Schweikert are on a collision course in Tuesday's primary for governor.

Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was established in 1996 but had never received a petition until this past Wednesday.

Darline Graham's career centered disability. Now she could help shape national policy

By Sara Luterman, The 19th

To former colleagues and the disability advocates who have worked with her, there is little doubt in Darline Graham’s capabilities.

U.S. cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Instead of receiving automatic protections, imperiled species will need individualized protection plans once they are added to the threatened species list.

David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin's Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers' backing

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Gov. Tony Evers initially declined to endorse in the race but threw his weight behind Crowley and resuscitated his bid to lead the swing state known for razor-thin election margins.

Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say

By Jill Colvin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

“The White House promised a bombshell, and they delivered a dud," said David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research.