Politics

Justice Department proposes major changes to address racial disparities in state crime victim funds

By Claudia Lauer, Associated Press

The Justice Department has proposed changes to rules governing state-run programs that provide financial assistance to violent crime victims in order to address racial disparities and curb the number of subjective denials of compensation.

South Carolina woman seeks clarity on abortion ban in lawsuit backed by Planned Parenthood

By James Pollard, Associated Press

In a lawsuit filed Monday, Taylor Shelton and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic argue that the Republican-led state Legislature provided two different definitions of "fetal heartbeat" in a confusing manner.

Oversight board urges Meta to rethink its policy on manipulated media in high-stakes election year

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

The quasi-independent board said on Monday that an altered video of Joe Biden on Facebook exposed gaps in the policy.

Orbán's party boycotts a session of Hungary's parliament to further stall Sweden's bid to join NATO

By Justin Spike, Associated Press

The governing Fidesz party, which holds an absolute majority in the Hungarian parliament, has stalled Sweden's bid since July 2022, alleging that Swedish politicians have told "blatant lies" about the condition of Hungary's democracy.

France's new foreign minister presses for a cease-fire in Israel to end 'the tragedy in Gaza'

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

Speaking at a news conference, Séjourné said it was France's role as a "friend" to tell Israeli leaders some truths they "may have difficulties hearing."…

UN food agency says it has reports of people dying from starvation amid the conflict in Sudan

By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press

The U.N. food agency says it has received reports of people dying from starvation in Sudan, where raging fighting between rival generals is hampering the distribution of aid and food supplies to those most hungry.

WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. warns of more retaliation if attacked by Iranian allies

By Jon Gambrell, Tara Copp, Associated Press

After a weekend of retaliatory strikes, the United States is warning Iran and the militias it arms and funds that it will conduct more attacks if American forces in the Mideast continue to be targeted.

King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says

By Associated Press

Buckingham Palace says the cancer is not related to the king's recent treatment for a benign prostate condition. It did not say what form of cancer the 75-year-old monarch has.

Obstacles loom as Blinken returns to Middle East to negotiate plans for Gaza

By Matthew Lee, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Blinken hopes to press ahead with a potential cease-fire deal and postwar planning while tamping down regional tensions. But on on all three fronts he faces major challenges.

Michigan's Dearborn ramps up security after inflammatory op-ed leads to rise in 'Islamophobic' online attacks

By Associated Press

Mayor Abdullah Hammoud posted on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, that the item published Friday “led to an alarming increase in bigoted and Islamophobic rhetoric online targeting the city of Dearborn.”…