Politics

New York judge lifts gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in fraud trial

By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

The trial judge had imposed the gag order last month and later fined Trump $15,000 for violations after the former president made a disparaging social media post about a court clerk.

Protesters demanding a cease-fire in Gaza shut down bridges in Boston and San Francisco

By Janie Har, Associated Press

The California Highway Patrol arrested at least 50 protesters Thursday after more than 200 people shut down all west-bound lanes of the Bay Bridge.

Supreme Court won't allow Florida to enforce its new law targeting drag shows during appeal

By Associated Press

Florida had asked the court to allow its anti-drag show law to be enforced everywhere except at the Hamburger Mary's restaurant in Orlando, which challenged the law's constitutionality.

Justin Torres and Ned Blackhawk are among the winners of National Book Awards

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Justin Torres' "Blackouts" has won the National Book Award for fiction. The nonfiction prize was awarded on Wednesday night to Ned Blackhawk's "The Rediscovery of America."…

Who are the Palestinian and Jewish-led groups leading the protests against Israel's action in Gaza?

By Heather Hollingsworth, David Crary, Associated Press

Among the catalysts are Palestinian and Jewish-led groups that have been active for years in opposing Israeli policies toward the Palestinians.

Man who attacked Paul Pelosi convicted of federal assault and attempted kidnapping charges

By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press

DePape admitted during trial testimony that he bludgeoned Pelosi with a hammer after San Francisco police officers showed up at the home.

California authorities arrest college professor in connection with the death of a Jewish protester

By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Associated Press

California authorities have arrested a college professor in connection with the death of a Jewish protester during demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war.

Auto workers approve a new union contract with General Motors

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

A vote-tracking spreadsheet on the union's website shows that with all local union offices reporting, the contract passed by just over 3,400 votes, with 54.7 percent in favor.

WATCH: Biden tells Asia-Pacific leaders that U.S. 'not going anywhere' as it looks to build economic ties

By Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Biden on Thursday made America's case to national leaders and CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit that the United States is committed to high standards in trade and to partnerships that will benefit economies across the Pacific.