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One man was a Capitol Police officer. The other rioted on Jan. 6. They're both running for Congress
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For Derrick Evans, being part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol wasn’t enough. The former West Virginia lawmaker wants to make his path to the halls of Congress permanent. On the other side of the metal barricades that day, Police Officer Harry...
Third week of testimony in Trump's hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come
NEW YORK (AP) — The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not downright seamy, account of porn actor Stormy Daniels, while prosecutors gear up for their most crucial witness: Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney....
The Biden-Netanyahu relationship is strained like never before. Can the two leaders move forward?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have long managed a complicated relationship, but they're running out of space to maneuver as their views on the Gaza war diverge and their political futures hang in the balance. Their ties have...
Trump is limited in what he can say about his court case. His GOP allies are showing up to help
Former President Donald Trump is limited in what he can publicly say as he fights charges that he made payments to a porn actor to illegally influence the 2016 election. But he's getting help from some GOP allies who are glad to show up and talk. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida was...
Failure to oust Speaker 'MAGA Mike' Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was Donald Trump who bestowed the “MAGA Mike Johnson” nickname on the House speaker the day he won the gavel. It is the Republican speaker himself who is proving whether it sticks. Johnson survived an ouster vote this week by one of...
Harris congratulates HBCU graduates in video message for graduation season
WASHINGTON (AP) — Graduating students at historically Black colleges and universities across the country are receiving well wishes via a video greeting from a prominent fellow alumna: Vice President Kamala Harris. “As a proud HBCU graduate, I know firsthand the value of attending...
US says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks as Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States warned on Thursday that Israel will be dealing a strategic victory to Hamas if it carries out plans for an all-out assault on Rafah, the militants' last major stronghold in Gaza. The warning was backed by a new threat from President Joe Biden: He...
Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Making future military aid to Ukraine contingent on the country participating in peace talks with Russia. Banning Chinese nationals from buying property within a 50-mile radius of U.S. government buildings. Filling the national security sector with acolytes of Donald Trump. ...
New rule aims to speed up removal of limited group of migrants who don't qualify for asylum
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Biden administration rule announced Thursday aims to speed up asylum processing at the southern border for a a limited group of people believed to have committed serious crimes or who have terrorist links and ultimately more quickly eject them from the country. ...
Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires. The bipartisan bill, which comes after a series of close calls between planes...
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Ex-Venezuelan diplomat 'never' considered being president but will launch campaign this month
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A few weeks ago, Edmundo González Urrutia was just another grandfather visiting his daughter and grandchildren, who live abroad, enjoying two months of family time in retirement. But the leisurely pace - and the anonymity - will have to wait as he now campaigns to...
UN to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights and revive its UN membership bid
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and call on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The United...
US says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks as Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States warned on Thursday that Israel will be dealing a strategic victory to Hamas if it carries out plans for an all-out assault on Rafah, the militants' last major stronghold in Gaza. The warning was backed by a new threat from President Joe Biden: He...
Guyana says it gave permission for the US military to fly 2 powerful jets over the capital
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana’s government on Thursday said it gave permission for the U.S. military to fly two powerful F/A-18F Super Hornet jets over its capital to demonstrate the close military and other forms of cooperation between this oil-exporting South American nation and the United...
FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a means to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation, a senior official said Thursday, describing the technology as an area “that's probably going to see growth over the...
Failure to oust Speaker 'MAGA Mike' Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was Donald Trump who bestowed the “MAGA Mike Johnson” nickname on the House speaker the day he won the gavel. It is the Republican speaker himself who is proving whether it sticks. Johnson survived an ouster vote this week by one of...
Former aide and consultant close to U.S. Rep. Cuellar plead guilty and agree to aid investigation
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A top former aide to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and a political and business consultant have agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to help the Democrat congressman from Texas launder more than $200,000 in bribes and to assist prosecutors in a federal criminal investigation,...
Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Xavier University of Louisiana has reversed course and canceled Saturday's planned commencement address by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield after news of her appearance sparked outrage among some students. University President Reynold...
As pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrest
CAMBRIDGE, England (AP) — About three dozen pro-Palestinian protesters crawled out of their tents Thursday morning at Cambridge University, grabbed coffee and tea and sat in a circle for the daily briefing. Drink water, display the Palestinian colors, don’t talk to reporters,...
Democratic ex-White House aide Maggie Goodlander is running for Congress in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Democrat Maggie Goodlander, a former senior White House aide with deep political connections, announced on Thursday that she's running for Congress in her home state of New Hampshire. Goodlander, who is married to President Joe Biden’s national security...
