Politics

Judge wants answers after report that key witness in Trump fraud trial may plead guilty to perjury

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

The judge in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial is demanding more information after a key witness was reported to be in negotiations to plead guilty to a perjury in connection with his testimony in the case.

Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is introducing an amendment Tuesday to strike language in the $118 billion national security supplemental allowing the administration to send future arms to Israel without first notifying Congress.

Authorities target two firms in probe of AI robocalls impersonating Biden before New Hampshire's primary

By Holly Ramer, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said investigators have identified the source of the calls as Life Corporation and that the calls were transmitted by a company called Lingo Telecom.

What's in the Senate's sweeping $118 billion immigration and foreign aid bill?

By Lisa Desjardins

Along with funding for Ukraine and Israel, as well as humanitarian assistance for people fleeing Gaza, this bill is a dramatic rewriting of the asylum system.

Who is part of Iran's regional armed network and what are their aims?

By Kali Robinson, Will Merrow, Council on Foreign Relations

Fighters from Shiite Muslim-majority countries such as Iraq and Lebanon compose Iran’s main proxies, but groups in Sunni-majority Afghanistan, the Palestinian territories, Syria, and Yemen have also formed associations with Iran.

WATCH: White House holds briefing House debates impeachment vote against DHS head Mayorkas

By Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing on Tuesday as a bipartisan Senate deal intended to curb illegal crossings at the U.S. border with Mexico faced almost certain defeat.

WATCH: FAA head testifies before House Transportation committee on American aviation and safety

By Associated Press

The FAA provided excerpts of Whitaker's written testimony ahead of Tuesday's hearing. He vowed that FAA will “take appropriate and necessary action” to keep the flying public safe.

How Nevada's split primaries and caucuses spark confusion and undermine GOP influence

By Michelle L. Price, Jonathan J. Cooper, Gabe Stern, Associated Press

The caucuses, to be held Thursday evening, are expected to heavily favor Trump. With his strong grassroots support, Trump already has an advantage when caucuses are held instead of primaries.

Trump can face trial in 2020 election interference case, not immune, appeals court rules

By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin, Associated Press

It's the second time in as many months judges have spurned Trump's immunity arguments and said he can be prosecuted for actions undertaken while in the White House and in the run-up to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

Senegal parliament delays election until after opposition lawmakers are blocked from voting

By Babacar Dione, Associated Press

Senegal's parliament has voted to delay the West African nation's presidential election until Dec. 15 in a chaotic voting process that took place after opposition lawmakers were forcefully removed from the legislative building.