Politics

Negotiators race to finish government funding bills after late clash on Homeland Security

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Negotiators from Congress and the White House are scrambling to complete work on funding government agencies for the fiscal year and avoid a partial shutdown that could begin this weekend.

New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the review Monday, eager to find ways to speed up license processing times and allow legal businesses to open faster.

What to expect in Ohio's presidential and state primaries

By Maya Sweedler, Associated Press

The most high-profile election in Ohio's primary on Tuesday will be the Republican contest to take on the state's Democratic U.S. senator. Sen. Sherrod Brown was first elected in 2006 and is among the most vulnerable members of a closely…

What to expect in the Illinois presidential and state primaries

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

Among the most noteworthy races are the primary fights in three congressional districts where the incumbents have drawn strong challenges, even though the seats aren't at risk of changing hands in November.

New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed "Havana syndrome."…

WATCH: White House holds news briefing after Biden speaks to Netanyahu

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is expected to hold a news briefing soon after President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday.

Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as divide grows over war, food crisis in Gaza

By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Julia Frankel, Associated Press

The Monday call comes after Republicans in Washington and Israeli officials expressed outrage over Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticizing Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and calling for Israel to hold new elections.

Impossible for Trump to post bond covering $454 million, his lawyers say

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court Monday that it's impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of his civil fraud judgment while he appeals.

Supreme Court rejects appeal from New Mexico official barred from office for Jan. 6 participation

By Morgan Lee, Nicholas Riccardi, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The court’s order Monday means Republican former Otero County commissioner Couy Griffin remains disqualified from public office under a constitutional provision designed to prevent ex-Confederates from serving in government after the Civil War.

WATCH: Biden hosts Women's History Month event for advancing the study of women's health

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

During a reception at the White House on Monday, he also chided Republicans for having “no clue about the power of women” and said they were “about to find out” come November’s election.