Politics

Oklahoma Supreme Court chief justice recommends removing judge for texting during a murder trial

By Ken Miller, Associated Press

The petition goes to the Oklahoma Court on the Judiciary, which will hold a hearing on whether to remove Soderstrom, who is now suspended with pay.

Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House speaker

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

In private balloting at the Capitol, House Republicans pushed aside Rep. Jim Jordan, the Judiciary Committee chairman, in favor of Scalise, the current majority leader, lawmakers said.

WATCH: White House weighs in on military support to Israel, U.S. death toll, safe passage for Gaza civilians

By Associated Press

The U.S. is in active conversations to achieve safe passage out of Gaza for civilians, White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday.

WATCH: Biden says the proposed FTC ban on junk fees will help families and 'honest' businesses

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.

After ousting McCarthy, House Republicans are stalemated over finding a new House speaker

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Two leading contenders, Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan appear to be splitting the vote.

Live updates: What's happening on Day 5 of the Israel-Hamas war

By Associated Press

Israel has vowed unprecedented retaliation against the Hamas militant group ruling the Palestinian territory after its fighters stormed through the border fence Saturday and gunned down hundreds of Israelis.

LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case about gerrymandering affecting Black voters in South Carolina

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to preserve the Republican hold on a South Carolina congressional district against a claim that it treats Black voters unfairly. The outcome could shape the fight for partisan control of the House of…

North Carolina Republicans enact voting changes that weaken governor's ability to oversee elections

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

North Carolina Republicans have enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor's ability to oversee elections and other state regulatory bodies by overriding Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes.

Citing Trump's online attacks, U.S. prosecutors seek protections for jurors in election case

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Federal prosecutors are urging the judge overseeing Donald Trump's election interference case in Washington to take steps to protect the privacy and identity of prospective jurors.

Rep. Santos faces new charges he stole donor identities, made unauthorized charges to their credit cards

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

A new indictment filed Tuesday charges U.S. Rep. George Santos with stealing the identities of donors to his campaign and then using their credit cards to ring up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges.