Nov 13 U.S. conducts airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria, retaliating for attacks on U.S. troops By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Sunday's airstrikes mark the third time in about two weeks the U.S. has retaliated against the militants for what has been a growing number of attacks on bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria. Continue reading
Nov 13 Read the Supreme Court's first-ever ethics code The Supreme Court is adopting its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices. The policy was issued by the court Monday. Continue reading
Nov 13 Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor in 2025 instead of seeking reelection to the House By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Spanberger said Monday she'll focus on trying to lower prescription drug prices, grow the middle class and ease inflation. The three-term congresswoman also emphasizes the importance of protecting women's reproductive rights. Continue reading
Nov 13 WATCH: Biden welcomes Stanley Cup champions, the Las Vegas Golden Knights, to White House By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press Biden joked about ignoring his sagging poll numbers in Nevada and thanked the team for their role in helping the city recover from the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. Continue reading
Nov 13 WATCH: White House hopes Biden-Xi meeting brings progress on military communications, fentanyl fight By Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press U.S. officials expressed hope Monday that this week's highly anticipated face-to-face meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will produce some concrete results. Continue reading
Nov 13 Why Israel-Hamas war's aftermath will require change in U.S. approach to region By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden has said the Israel-Palestinian conflict can’t go back to the “status quo” before Hamas’ brutal surprise attack on Oct. 7 and Israel’s devastating response in Gaza. Continue reading
Nov 13 Nikki Haley to kick off $10 million ad campaign in Iowa, New Hampshire next month By Steve Peoples, Associated Press It’s a major investment designed to give the former United Nations ambassador an advantage over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who are fighting to emerge as the clear Republican alternative to former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Nov 13 Sen. Tim Scott drops out of 2024 presidential race, shocking donors and campaign staff By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The decision comes as Scott continued to struggle in the polls in a field dominated by former President Donald Trump. Scott, the Senate’s only Black Republican, entered the race with more cash than any other Republican candidate but couldn’t find… Continue reading
Nov 13 Donald Trump Jr. returns to witness stand in New York civil fraud trial By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Trump Jr. originally testified on Nov. 1 and 2. He said he never worked on the annual financial statements at the heart of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 2:05 News Wrap: White House calls Speaker Johnson's funding plan 'unserious' In our news wrap Sunday, House Speaker Johnson is facing opposition from hard-line Republicans after announcing his plan to avert a government shutdown, the Pentagon says five Army Special Operations forces died in a helicopter crash over the Mediterranean, Russia… Continue watching