Politics

Progressive Democrats break fundraising records in election fight against pro-Israel PACs

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The so-called "squad" is being singled out this election cycle by pro-Israel PACs. As a result, the incumbents are raising a record number of contributions from Muslim and Arab American groups who are determined to keep their voice on Capitol…

Read the full special counsel report on Biden's handling of classified documents

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials when he was a private citizen, including documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan and other sensitive national security matters.

Biden 'willfully' disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted, special counsel says

By Eric Tucker, Lindsay Whitehurst, Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press

The report from special counsel Robert Hur, released Thursday, represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden's handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not be charged with the crime.

More Republicans support spending on child care, saying it's an economic issue

By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press

As federal pandemic aid dries up, Republican state lawmakers are embracing plans to support child care as a workforce issue — and even making it central to their policy agendas.

Biden aides meet with Arab American leaders in Michigan, aiming to mend political ties

By Joey Cappelletti, Corey Williams, Associated Press

It's part of an effort to mend ties with a community that has an important role in deciding whether President Joe Biden can hold on to a crucial swing state in the 2024 election.

Senate votes to begin last-ditch effort to approve funding for Ukraine and Israel

By Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

A vote to begin work on the new package cleared on a 67-32 vote, but the legislation’s path remained uncertain. Senate leaders had not agreed to a process to limit the debate time for the bill.

Nevada's Republican caucuses give Trump another chance to demonstrate his hold on the GOP base

By Michelle L. Price, Jonathan J. Cooper, Gabe Stern, Associated Press

Donald Trump is expected to sweep Nevada's Republican caucuses. And if that's how it plays out Thursday, it'll give him a third straight win in the presidential primary and deliver more delegates he needs to clinch the nomination.

Biden won't seek redactions in special counsel report on his handling of classified documents

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press

White House counsel's office spokesman Ian Sams says the White House had notified the Justice Department that it has completed a review of the report and that Biden "declined to assert privilege over any portion of the report."…

FCC bans AI-generated voices in robocalls that can deceive voters

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

Effective immediately, the regulation empowers the FCC to fine companies that use AI voices in their calls or block the service providers that carry them.