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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoNew US sanctions against Russia target weapons development, ban uranium imports for nuclear power WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on hundreds of companies and people tied to...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Former President Donald Trump returns to court after a break in his trial at Manhattan criminal court in New York, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (Eduardo Munoz/Pool Photo via AP) Trump says he’ll use National Guard to deport migrants...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden departs a court appearance on July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del.Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty Images fileLawyers for Hunter Biden plan to sue Fox News 'imminently' Lawyers...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden (photo credit: REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE AND ALEX KOLOMOISKY/POOL via jpost.com)Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure’s on Israel over...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureTrump’s lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution’s first witness in hush money trial NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s defense team attacked the credibility of prosecutors’ first witness in his hush money...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:The Supreme Court appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but it seemed possible Trump could still benefit from a lengthy trial delay...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureBiden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he was immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureTabloid publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race NEW YORK (AP) — A veteran tabloid publisher testified Tuesday that he pledged to be Donald Trump ‘s “eyes and ears”...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoTrump called this visa ‘very bad’ for Americans. Truth Social applied for one MIAMI (AP) — The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoProsecutors to make history with opening statements in hush money case against Trump NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president to a jury...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/J.Scott ApplewhiteUkraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward WASHINGTON (AP) — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/J, Scott ApplewhiteHouse leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow WASHINGTON (AP) — House congressional leaders were toiling Thursday on a delicate, bipartisan push toward weekend...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen Capture Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoHouse Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial WASHINGTON (AP) — The House sent two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Getty ImagesTrump tells Arizona Legislature to act after GOP blocks bills to repeal 1864 abortion ban Former President Trump on Friday urged Arizona lawmakers to act “as fast as possible” to adjust the state’s abortion policy...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, right, shakes hands with Speaker of the House Ben Toma, R-Gle... Ross D. Franklin/AP, FILEArizona Republicans block quick push to repeal near-total abortion ban, which hasn’t taken effect yet...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureAppeals court rejects Donald Trump’s latest attempt to delay April 15 hush money criminal trial NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court judge Tuesday rejected Donald Trump’s latest attempt to delay his hush...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoTrump declines to endorse a national abortion ban. He says limits should be left to the states NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Monday he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, outlining...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Darko VojinovicHouse Intelligence Committee chair says Russian propaganda has spread through parts of GOP House Intelligence Committee chair Mike Turner said Sunday that Russian propaganda has “absolutely” seeped its...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Some Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House, saying he is a threat to U.S. democracy and unfit for presidency. (AP Screen Capture)Former Trump officials are among the most...