Politics

Guyana's president says country is preparing to defend itself from Venezuela over disputed region

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

When asked if he has requested military assistance, President Irfaan Ali said his government is reaching out to allies and regional partners to protect Essequibo.

U.S. announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress stalls on more funding

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The aid comes as Congress remains stalled on legislation that would provide new funding for Ukraine as well as money for Israel's war with Hamas and other security needs.

Republicans threaten contempt proceedings if Hunter Biden refuses to appear for deposition

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Hunter Biden has insisted that he will only testify to the House if it's in public. But in a letter sent to his attorney Wednesday, top Republicans told him that their subpoena for a closed-door deposition on Dec. 13 is…

Who's on stage for the 4th GOP debate?

By Joshua Barajas

Six major Republican presidential candidates remain heading into the fourth GOP debate on Wednesday. But only four candidates are participating.

Colorado Supreme Court to hear arguments on removing Trump from 2024 ballot under insurrection clause

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

The Colorado Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump should be barred from running for president again under the Constitution's ban against those who "engaged in insurrection."…

Fake pro-Trump electors settle Wisconsin civil lawsuit, admit attempt to overturn Biden win

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Under the agreement, the fake electors acknowledged that Biden won the state, withdrew their filings and agreed not to serve as presidential electors in 2024 or any other election where Trump is on the ballot.

WATCH: White House announces U.S., South Korea and Japan officials will meet to discuss North Korean threat

By Associated Press

The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North Korea’s growing military threat and other regional security issues as they continue to promote trilateral cooperation in Asia.

Rep. McCarthy resigns 2 months after historic ouster as House speaker

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

McCarthy made history in October when a contingent of hard-right conservatives made him the only speaker to be voted out of the job.

WATCH: Biden speaks on need for aid to Ukraine as deadline for funding nears

By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Biden said Republicans who are insisting on border policy changes as a condition for voting for the aid “are playing chicken with our national security," even as he expressed openness to some policy changes.

WATCH: At Tribal Nations Summit, Biden discusses steps to help heal wrongs and bring 'new era' of tribal sovereignty

By Colleen Long, Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

President Joe Biden signed an executive order that seeks to make it easier for Indigenous peoples to access federal funding, and have greater autonomy over how to spend it.