Politics

Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after GOP nomination

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Emmer, the GOP Whip, reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House denied the party leader the votes he would need.

WATCH: U.S. developing plans to evacuate Americans from Middle East if Israel-Hamas war spreads

By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

The White House is developing “prudent contingency planning” to evacuate Americans from the Middle East in case the Israel-Hamas war spreads into a broad regional conflict.

WATCH: UN chief warns that the risk of the Israel-Hamas war spreading is growing

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire to deliver desperately needed food, water, medicine and fuel.

Ukraine's leader says Russian naval assets are no longer safe in the Black Sea near Crimea

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims that recent Ukrainian attacks have denied the Russian fleet safe bases and secure maritime corridors in the western part of the Black Sea.

Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war amid tense hostage negotiations

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The gas-rich nation of Qatar has become a key intermediary over the fate of more than 200 hostages held by Hamas militants after their unprecedented attack on Israel over two weeks ago.

More than 40 states sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

The lawsuit filed in federal court in California also claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.

Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey approves Sweden's bid to join NATO

By Justin Spike, Associated Press

The delay on Tuesday comes as Hungary remains the main hurdle to Sweden's admission into NATO after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan submitted a protocol to Turkey's parliament on Monday to approve its admission.

Republicans nominate Tom Emmer for House speaker going into third vote

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The House speaker will need to accomplish the seemingly impossible job of uniting the GOP majority.

WATCH: Jenna Ellis pleads guilty over efforts in Georgia to overturn 2020 election

By Will Weissert, Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Ellis, the fourth defendant in the case to enter into a plea deal with prosecutors, was a vocal part of Trump's reelection campaign in the last presidential cycle and was charged alongside the Republican former president and 17 others with…

Trump to return to civil fraud trial as ex-lawyer Michael Cohen testifies

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

The judge, Arthur Engoron, has already ruled that Trump and his company committed fraud, but the trial involves remaining claims of conspiracy, insurance fraud and falsifying business records.