Politics

Red Cross toes fine line trying to help civilians in Israel-Hamas war amid pressure from Netanyahu

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The International Committee of the Red Cross has been losing influence, funding and staff, and disparaging remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are just the latest headache for the Geneva-based humanitarian group.

Hunter Biden agrees to deposition with House Republican after months of defiance, committee says

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Republicans had been set to advance a contempt resolution against him to the House floor this week but called it off Tuesday to give attorneys additional time to reach an agreement.

In Davos, Israel's president calls ties with Saudi Arabia key to ending war in Gaza

By Jamey Keaten, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Isaac Herzog said Thursday at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, that the relationship is still fragile but is "an opportunity to move forward."…

Indiana bill defining antisemitism in the state education code advances to Senate

By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press

Advocates for the bill said instances of antisemitism have increased at college campuses in Indiana since the Oct. 7 attack, when militants stormed into Israel from Gaza, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and capturing around 250 people.

Columnist accusing Trump of sexual assault faces cross-examination in a New York courtroom

By Jake Offenhartz, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The trial this week pertains only to what, if anything, a jury finds Trump owes Carroll for remarks he made as president in 2019.

Biden isn't on the ballot in New Hampshire's primary. Here's why

By Matt Loffman

Joe Biden is the first president running for reelection to skip the Granite State primary in more than 50 years.

WATCH: Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded through early March

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The temporary measure will run to March 1 for some federal agencies whose approved funds are set to run out Friday and extend the remainder of government operations to March 8.

NATO to start biggest wargames in decades next week, involving around 90,000 personnel

By Associated Press

"Steadfast Defender 24" is aimed at showing Russia that the alliance is determined to defend all of its territory. The exercises come as Russia's war on Ukraine bogs down.

Why the battle over Louisiana's voting map could have national election implications

By Roby Chavez

Lawmakers face a Jan. 30 deadline to submit a redesign of the state’s six congressional districts after a federal court said the current map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.

Blinken's latest diplomatic trip will take him to Africa as crises continue to vex U.S. foreign policy

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The State Department says Blinken will go to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Angola starting Sunday for talks focused on regional security, conflict prevention, democracy promotion and trade.