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US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate

US credibility is on the line in Ukraine funding debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of President Joe Biden’s favorite stories is about his first international summit after taking office, when he declared that “America is back” in the wake of Donald Trump’s erratic and isolationist leadership.
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US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. 'You're not in it alone,' Harris says

US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. 'You're not in it alone,' Harris says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Wednesday hosted nearly 100 lawmakers from around the country to discuss how their states can try to better reduce gun violence . "You’re not in it alone,” Vice President Kamala Harris told them.
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Montreal mayor Valérie Plante says fatigue was factor in news conference health scare

Montreal mayor Valérie Plante says fatigue was factor in news conference health scare

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is back on the job after taking ill and sinking to the ground during a news conference last Tuesday.
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Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections

Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Two utilities and two media organizations are suing over a referendum in Maine that closed a loophole in federal election law that allows foreign entities to spend on local and state ballot measures.
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Judge questions whether legal cases cited by Michael Cohen's lawyer actually exist

A lawyer for Michael Cohen , the fixer-turned-foe of former President Donald Trump, appears to have cited court rulings that do not exist in a legal filing seeking to have Cohen's post-prison supervision end early, according to a federal judge in New
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Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump

Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear an appeal that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot , including against former President Donald Trump.
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Court upholds judge's ruling ordering new election in Louisiana sheriff's race decided by one vote

Court upholds judge's ruling ordering new election in Louisiana sheriff's race decided by one vote

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A divided state appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling ordering a new election for a Louisiana sheriff's race that was decided by a single vote .
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Appeals court denies Trump's 'presidential immunity' argument in defamation lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump gave up his right to argue that presidential immunity protects him from being held liable for statements he made in 2019 when he denied that he raped advice columnis
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Analysis: It's uncertain if push to 'Stop Cop City' got enough valid signers for Atlanta referendum

Analysis: It's uncertain if push to 'Stop Cop City' got enough valid signers for Atlanta referendum

ATLANTA (AP) — Opponents of an Atlanta police and fire training center exulted as they marched into City Hall in September with 16 boxes of petitions to force a referendum on the issue.
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AI-generated hoaxes pose a 'persistent threat' to public safety: intel analysis

AI-generated hoaxes pose a 'persistent threat' to public safety: intel analysis

OTTAWA — Violent extremists who lack the means to carry out an attack in Canada could compensate by perpetrating hoaxes with the help of artificial intelligence, says a newly released analysis.
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