Politics

U.S. asks Congo and Rwanda to de-escalate tensions as fighting near their border displaces millions

By Emmanuel Igunza, Associated Press

Fighting between M23 rebels and militias loyal to the Congolese army has intensified in eastern Congo. The Congolese government has repeatedly accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels, which Rwanda denies.

U.S. and India reaffirm security ties as their top diplomats and defense officials hold talks

By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. and India are continuing to deepen their partnership and collaboration in emerging technologies, defense and diplomacy to create an Indo-Pacific region that's free and prosperous.

Former Indiana legislator agrees to plead guilty to fraud in casino corruption scheme

By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press

Court documents say Eberhart accepted the promise of future employment with the annual compensation of $350,000. In return, he is accused of advocating for a bill with provisions that favored the casino company in 2019.

An EU plan to fight climate change will go to final votes, even if watered down

By Raf Cassert, Associated Press

European Union institutions and conservationists have given a conditional and guarded welcome to a major plan to better protect nature and fight climate change in the 27-nation bloc.

FBI seized phones, iPad from New York City Mayor Eric Adams in campaign fundraising investigation

By Associated Press

The seizure of the devices comes days after federal agents searched the Brooklyn home of Adams' top campaign fundraiser, Brianna Suggs. Adams said nothing publicly about his phones being seized when he met with reporters on Wednesday.

Mitch McConnell, standing apart in a shifting GOP, digs in on his decades-long push against Russia

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Republican dissension over the issue has become a pivotal moment in U.S. politics that has put the Ukraine aid and America's role in the world in doubt.

Wynn joins Caesars and MGM in reaching tentative deal to avoid a Las Vegas hotel workers strike

By Rio Yamat, Associated Press

It was the last contract the Culinary Workers Union needed to avoid a strike Friday. The new five-year contract covers employees at the company's flagship hotel-casino and Encore Resorts.

Steve Bannon appeals conviction in Jan. 6 committee contempt case

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Bannon's attorney argued he didn't ignore the subpoena but was trying to avoid running afoul of executive privilege objections Trump had raised.

New Speaker Mike Johnson grasps for a funding plan with a government shutdown looming

By Stephen Groves, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

New House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing his first big test as he tries to win House Republican support for a short-term funding plan to avert a government shutdown. The task looks increasingly difficult.

Trump's classified documents trial won't be delayed but federal judge moves back other deadlines

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The ruling from U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is at least a modest victory for special counsel Jack Smith’s team, which had vigorously rejected efforts to push off the trial beyond its scheduled start date of May 20, 2024.