Politics

WATCH: Senate Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest over Iran war

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced his opposition and other key Democrats said they could not support the annual bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act, as President Donald Trump's war against Iran drags into a fifth month with no clear endgame…

WATCH: Trump says he's reversing course on Strait of Hormuz fees because Gulf states will invest in U.S.

By Associated Press

The president explained his thinking in backing away from a 20% toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying he was called by “kings and emirs” and other leaders who suggested an alternate arrangement.

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings

By Patrick Whittle, Jack Brook, Rebecca Santana, Mike Sisak, Associated Press

The suspension is not absolute and there's room for exceptions when executing a criminal warrant or working with partner agencies.

WATCH: Trump says FBI is 'wasting their time' if agency is investigating Sen. Graham's death

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump said he doesn’t know why the FBI is looking into Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.

WATCH: Darline Graham sworn in as senator after her brother's death

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Darline Graham, the sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in by the Senate on Tuesday afternoon — filling the seat just three days after her brother’s death.

E. Jean Carroll has been paid $5.8 million, three years after Trump sex abuse and defamation verdict

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's lawyers have vowed to continue appealing.

Aging politicians face questions over health transparency after Graham's death

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Graham’s death and the 84-year-old McConnell’s hospitalization come amid a reckoning about the nation’s aging leaders. Sen. John Cornyn says more health transparency may be needed.

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall and underlying prices ease

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Tuesday's report likely reduces pressure on the Fed to boost its short-term interest rate to combat inflation.

Trump backs away from plans to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a reversal of plans to charge a 20% toll on cargo going through the Strait of Hormuz, saying that Middle Eastern countries will instead make investment and trade deals with the U.S.

Many questions remain after an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Maine driver

By Patrick Whittle, Leah Willingham, Jack Brook, Associated Press

Immigrant rights groups are demanding answers and planning more protests Tuesday over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a Maine driver.