politics

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/David GoldmanTrump seeks control of the GOP primary in New Hampshire against Nikki Haley, his last major rival MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Donald Trump is aiming for a commanding victory Tuesday in New Hampshire, securing a...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP PhotoRon DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire and endorses Donald Trump MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign Sunday just before the...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Eric Gay. FileElection-year politics threaten Senate border deal as Trump and his allies rally opposition WASHINGTON (AP) — A politically treacherous dynamic is taking hold as negotiators in Congress work to strike a...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP ScreenshotCongress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded into early March WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill on Thursday that would avert a looming partial...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureJudge threatens to boot Donald Trump from courtroom over loud talking as E. Jean Carroll testifies NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was threatened with expulsion from his Manhattan civil trial Wednesday after he...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Andrew HarnikTop Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident that inflation will...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Andrew HarnikTrump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump scored the first victory of the 2024 presidential primary season...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:The US Capitol Building is seen on January 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. Getty ImagesCongressional leaders reach agreement to keep government funded into March Congressional leaders have come to an agreement on a two-tranche...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Miriam ZuhaibSpeaker Johnson insists he’s sticking to budget deal but announces no plan to stop partial shutdown WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted Friday he is sticking with the bipartisan spending...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureDonald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial NEW YORK (AP) — Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump wrested an opportunity to speak in...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Susan WalshJudge says Donald Trump won’t give own closing argument at civil fraud trial after disputing rules NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump won’t make his own closing argument after all in his New York civil business...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:File: Oct. 26, 2020, Georgia: Voters are shown where to insert their unique voter card in order to start voting on this Dominion ballot marking device. Sue Dorfman/ZUMA Wire/CNNSecurity of Georgia's...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureBiden condemns white supremacy in a campaign speech at a church where Black people were killed CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Courting Black voters he needs to win reelection, President Joe Biden on Monday denounced...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/John Minchillo/FileOn Jan. 6 many Republicans blamed Trump for the Capitol riot. Now they endorse his presidential bid WASHINGTON (AP) — In the follow-up to their 2018 bestseller “How Democracies Die,” authors Daniel...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureOne attack, two interpretations: Biden and Trump both make the Jan. 6 riot a political rallying cry WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will spend Saturday’s third anniversary of the Capitol riot by...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Screen CaptureThe Supreme Court is expected to determine whether Trump can keep running for president. Here’s why DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to determine whether former President Donald Trump can keep...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Appeals court rules Texas can ban emergency abortions in spite of federal guidance A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled Texas can ban emergency abortions despite the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services saying a...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:This photo shows a fire that occurred following an earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate seaside areas after a series of strong quakes on its...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:Korean Central News AgencyNorth Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:AP Photo/Matt York. FileAbortion debate creates ‘new era’ for state supreme court races in 2024, with big spending expected CHICAGO (AP) — The 2024 elections will be dominated by the presidential contest and the battle for...