Politics

Judge rejects bid by Trump to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds

By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Terry Spencer, Associated Press

A federal judge on Thursday rejected a bid by Donald Trump to throw out out his classified documents criminal case, and appeared skeptical during hours of arguments of a separate effort to scuttle the prosecution ahead of trial.

Trump White House official convicted of contempt must report to prison, appeals court finds

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Navarro has been ordered to report to a federal prison by March 19. He argued he should stay free as he appeals his conviction for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the…

Prosecutors say they're open to delaying Trump's March 25 hush-money trial for a month

By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

Prosecutors say they're open to delaying the start of Donald Trump's New York hush-money criminal trial to give the former president's lawyers time to review evidence that was only recently turned over.

Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule

By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

The election takes place against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has crippled independent media and prominent rights groups and given Putin full control of the political system.

Judge rejects Sen. Menendez's claims that legislative immunity protects him from bribery charges

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A New York judge has rejected Sen. Bob Menendez's attempt to toss out four charges against him on grounds that he has legislative immunity.

WATCH: Harris tours clinic that conducts abortions during Minnesota campaign visit

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Thursday's visit is part of Harris' election year focus on the rollback of abortion rights across the United States. Democrats hope the issue will spur voters to reelect President Joe Biden.

Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the U.S. in the war

By Farnoush Amiri, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

The special immigrant visa program allows eligible Afghans who helped Americans despite risk to themselves and their loved ones to apply for entry into America with their families.

Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threats

By Graham Lee Brewer, Associated Press

The Interior Department will be allocating more than $120 million to tribal governments to fight the impacts of climate change. The funding is designed to help tribal nations adapt to climate threats, including relocating infrastructure.

Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The Sapporo High Court ruling said that not allowing same-sex couples to marry and enjoy the same benefits as straight couples violates their fundamental right to equality and freedom of marriage.

Majority of Americans are against college athletes joining unions, AP-NORC survey says

By Ralph D. Russo, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

The survey found that 55% of adults believe NCAA athletes should not be permitted to form unions that would led to collective bargaining with schools.