Politics

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.

Transgender candidate facing disqualification in Ohio now cleared to run despite omitting deadname

By Samantha Hendrickson, Associated Press/Report For America

A transgender candidate vying for a seat in the Republican-majority Ohio House is now cleared to run after her certification was called into question for omitting her former name on circulating petitions.

WATCH: Biden says U.S. strikes in Yemen aren't stopping Houthi attacks, but strikes will continue

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden's comments followed another significant round of strikes Wednesday night, when the U.S. military fired another wave of ship- and submarine-launch missile strikes against 14 Houthi-controlled sites.

WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. military strikes Houthis in Yemen

By News Desk and Associated Press

The strikes followed an official announcement Wednesday that the U.S. has put the Houthis back on its list of specially designated global terrorists.

Anti-abortion activists brace for year of electoral challenges as they prepare for March for Life

By David Crary, Associated Press

Anti-abortion leaders know that their side has a seven-state losing streak in votes on abortion-related ballot measures. Even in red states such as Ohio, Kansas and Kentucky, outcomes favored protecting abortion access.