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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo/Leo Correa) Kremlin announces vote, paves way to annex part of Ukraine KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin paved the way Tuesday to annex more of Ukraine and escalate the war by claiming that residents of a large swath...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo, File) Putin’s call-up fuels Russians’ anger, protests and violence TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Long lines of cars on roads snaking to Russia’s border crossings with Georgia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia, and similar queues at...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Michelle Gustafson / Bloomberg via Getty Images file Biden says the election is a battle against 'MAGA Republicans.' He’s been silent about Democrats elevating them Huddled with top Democratic donors in a recent meeting, party...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) McCarthy unveils House GOP’s midterm agenda in Pennsylvania MONONGAHELA, Pa. (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday confronted President Joe Biden and the Democratic majority in Congress...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File) Trump’s legal woes mount without protection of presidency WASHINGTON (AP) — Stark repudiation by federal judges he appointed. Far-reaching fraud allegations by New York’s attorney general. It’s been...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo/Jon Elswick) Trump docs probe: Court lifts hold on Mar-a-Lago records WASHINGTON (AP) — In a stark repudiation of Donald Trump’s legal arguments, a federal appeals court on Wednesday permitted the Justice Department to...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the 77th session of the General Assembly at U.N. headquarters... (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) UN chief: World is ‘paralyzed’ and equity is slipping away UNITED NATIONS (AP)...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Immigrants gather Wednesday with their belongings outside St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard. Ray Ewing / Vineyard Gazette via AP Migrants who landed on Martha’s Vineyard were tricked by...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: CNN Biden: ‘The pandemic is over’ CNN — President Joe Biden said he believes the Covid-19 pandemic is “over” in an appearance on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” but acknowledged the US still has a “problem” with the virus that has killed...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) Breaches of voting machine data raise worries for midterms ATLANTA (AP) — Sensitive voting system passwords posted online. Copies of confidential voting software available for download...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Ray Ewing/vineyard Gazette via Reuters After Republicans escalate migrant busing scheme, White House condemns 'chaos' Jean-Pierre criticized the governors for appearing to give no notice to leaders on the ground. "The fact that...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Abortion ban legislation adds to political challenge for GOP CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Don Bolduc didn’t have much time to celebrate winning the Republican nomination for Senate in New Hampshire on Wednesday...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo/Kostiantyn Liberov) Ukrainian troops keep up pressure on fleeing Russian forces KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops piled pressure on retreating Russian forces Tuesday, pressing deeper into occupied territory and...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo) Putin’s Russia struggles for response to Ukrainian blitz As Russian troops were retreating in northeastern Ukraine amid a fierce counteroffensive by Kyiv, Muscovites were celebrating the 875th anniversary of the city’s...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Saul Loeb / Pool via Getty Images file Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Clinton and others as ‘political manifesto’ A federal judge in Florida has dismissed former President Donald Trump's sprawling racketeering lawsuit...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) Trump documents probe: US ready to appeal judge’s hold WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to appeal a judge’s decision granting the appointment of an independent...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Steve Bannon expects to face new criminal charge in NY NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday that he expects to be charged soon in a state...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Former Attorney General William Barr in an interview with CBS News on Aug. 5, 2022. Bill Barr calls judge's special master ruling "deeply flawed" and urges Dept. of Justice to appeal Washington – Former Attorney General William...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Mary Altaffer/AP photo Judge orders halt to DOJ review of documents seized from Trump A federal judge on Monday ordered a halt to the Justice Department’s review of materials seized from former President Donald Trump’s...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) America’s secrets: Trump’s unprecedented disregard of norms WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump isn’t the first to...