Politics

U.S. sanctions 10 Hamas members and its financial network over surprise Israel attack

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Targeted for Treasury Department sanctions are Hamas investment portfolio managers, a key Hamas commander and a Gaza-based virtual currency exchange, among others.

Demonstrators in Lebanon protesting Gaza hospital blast clash with security forces near U.S. Embassy

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

The protests came as President Joe Biden made a show of solidarity with Israel during his visit there. The Hezbollah group, a key ally of Hamas, held its own rally.

House Republicans explore options as Jim Jordan comes up short in 2nd speaker vote

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

Rep. Jim Jordan has failed to win the vote to become House speaker on crucial second ballot. The GOP's next steps are uncertain as lawmakers float other options.

WATCH: Rep. Jim Jordan fails to win House speakership after second ballot

By Associated Press

Next steps are uncertain as Republican lawmakers float other options. The hard-edged ally of Donald Trump appears to have no path for the gavel.

WATCH: Biden nominee for Israel ambassador promises senators he will ensure U.S. ally 'has what it needs'

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Biden's nominee to be ambassador to Israel told senators Wednesday that he would “ensure Israel has what it needs to defend itself” and would work with the U.S. ally to end the attacks by Hamas if he were confirmed.

Live updates: What's happening on Day 12 of the Israel-Hamas war

By Associated Press

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that limited humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza from Egypt following a request from Biden.

Trump is appealing a partial gag order imposed on him in his 2020 election interference case

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Trump's lawyers said in court papers filed Tuesday that they will challenge an order from U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan that bars him from making statements targeting prosecutors, potential witnesses and court staff.

Wisconsin Senate approves bill banning gender-affirming surgery for minors

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Republican lawmakers across the country want to limit the rights of transgender youths, sparking fierce pushback from the transgender community and triggering discrimination lawsuits along the way.

Trump employee and appraiser testify against him in civil fraud trial

By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Trump company accountant Donna Kidder testified that she was told to make some assumptions favorable to the firm on internal financial spreadsheets. Outside appraiser Doug Larson said he didn't suggest or condone a former Trump Organization comptroller's methods of valuing…

U.N. peacekeepers in Mali withdraw from two bases in the north as fighting intensifies

By Baba Ahmed, Associated Press

The United Nations says its peacekeepers have started departing from two bases in northern Mali as part of a forced withdrawal from the country and amid increasing insecurity.