Politics

WATCH: Hunter Biden demands public hearing, condemns Republican investigation for 'false facts'

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Hunter Biden on Wednesday defied a congressional subpoena to appear privately for a deposition before Republican investigators who have been digging into his business dealings. He insisted he would only testify in public.

Supreme Court to hear a case that could erase 2020 Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The justices agreed Wednesday to review an appellate ruling that revived a charge against three defendants from Texas, Massachusetts and New York accused of obstruction of an official proceeding.

Where voters stand on more funding for Ukraine and Israel

By Laura Santhanam

Debate on whether to approve more Ukraine assistance has dragged on for weeks in Congress as President Joe Biden's approval ratings continue to languish, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

U.S. announces new sanctions on Russia's weapons suppliers

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The Biden administration is hitting hundreds of people and firms around the globe with new economic and diplomatic sanctions as the U.S. targets third-country contributors that are equipping Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Trump's lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial, judge says 'no way'

By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Trump's lawyers have rested his defense and have sought again to immediately end the New York civil fraud trial that threatens the former president's real estate empire. The judge said "there's no way I'm going to grant that."…

Florida school board recommends ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

The Sarasota County School Board cannot oust Bridget Ziegler outright from the panel but voted 4-1 Tuesday on a resolution requesting that she step down.

George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos' lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos' criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors' attempts to speed up the the ousted congressman's trial.

New York's high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of the U.S. House

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

The state's bipartisan redistricting commission will now be tasked with coming up with new districts, which will then go before the Democrat-controlled Legislature for approval.

Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The vote keeps alive a policy that has angered human rights groups and cost the U.K. at least $300 million without a single flight getting off the ground.