Politics

Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. launches airstrike in Syria against Iran-backed militias

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The Pentagon says the U.S. has carried out an airstrike on a weapons warehouse in eastern Syria.

Election offices in Georgia and Washington sent envelopes with fentanyl or other substances. Authorities are investigating

By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Authorities are investigating after letters filled with fentanyl or other substances appear to have been sent to local election offices in at least two states, the latest instance of threats faced by election workers around the country.

Israel agrees to 4-hour humanitarian pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The White House says Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza. The Biden administration says it has secured a second pathway for civilians to flee fighting.

Man accused of hammer attack against Nancy Pelosi's husband goes on trial in San Francisco

By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press

The man accused of breaking into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home, bludgeoning her husband with a hammer and seeking to kidnap her goes to trial Thursday.

WATCH: Biden says workers need 'a fair shot' as he celebrates the UAW labor deal

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has gone to Belvidere, Illinois, to celebrated a labor deal that will prevent a Stellantis plant in the city from closing.

Michigan judge to hear arguments as activists try to keep Trump off the ballot

By Associated Press

A judge in Michigan is expected to hear arguments Thursday on whether Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has the authority to keep Donald Trump's name off state ballots for president.

Fact-checking GOP debate claims on Ohio's new abortion amendment

By Associated Press

The language Ohioans voted for in Tuesday’s election doesn’t change Ohio’s existing parental notification and consent law, which requires minors to have parental permission — or a judicial exception in extreme cases — to get an abortion.

GOP candidates in debate bash their own party for 2023 election results

By Associated Press

“I’m sick of Republicans losing,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

In Miami debate, GOP presidential candidates share support for Israel but emphasize differences on China

By Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

The Republican presidential candidates all declared hawkish support for Israel but squabbled over China and Ukraine as they faced growing pressure to try to catch Donald Trump — who was again absent.

Division over Ukraine war in on display in GOP debate

By Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed skepticism about some of the funding that the U.S. has sent Ukraine. He added that “we need to bring this war to an end” to focus on border security instead.