US eases oil, gas and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed
WASHINGTON (AP) — In response to Venezuela’s government and a faction of its opposition formally agreeing to work together to reach a series of...
North Carolina Republicans pitch Congress maps that could help them pick up 3 or...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans on Wednesday pitched new maps for the state's congressional districts starting in 2024 that appear to threaten...
Sen. Bob Menendez’s co-defendants, including his wife, plead not guilty to revised bribery charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Four defendants in the criminal bribery case against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty Wednesday in New York City...
Illinois Gov. Pritzker takes his fight for abortion access national with a new self-funded...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking his abortion-rights advocacy nationwide, introducing on Wednesday a political organization to fund similar efforts...
Biden announces $3.5B for projects nationwide to strengthen electric grid, bolster resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme...
Whether Jim Jordan wins the speakership or not, voters in his Ohio district will...
URBANA, Ohio (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan, so far, has failed to get the needed votes to become House Speaker but his fight for...
House speaker live updates | Jim Jordan appears headed for defeat in second round...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan appeared headed for defeat in a second round of balloting for speaker on Wednesday, failing to convince his...
Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forego run for governor and seek congressional seat
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next...
Biden will be plunging into Middle East turmoil on his visit to Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will touch down in Israel on Wednesday for a diplomatic scramble to prevent the war with Hamas from...
What we know about the deadly blast at a Gaza City hospital
WASHINGTON (AP) — This is what we know about Tuesday's deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza City.— In the dark of early evening...