Tag: Political issues
Prosecutor in Daunte Wright’s death not swayed by critics
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The day <a href="https://apnews.com/article/death-of-daunte-wright-shootings-police-coronavirus-pandemic-minneapolis-d88c7d626eebcdea975dc249309a4fa5">Daunte Wright</a> was laid to rest, a small group of demonstrators gathered outside prosecutor Pete Orput's suburban home and,...
White House completes North Korea policy review
<p>The Biden administration said Friday it has completed a review of U.S. policy toward North Korea and suggested it has limited hopes of brokering...
Biden’s agenda: What can pass and what faces steep odds
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden laid out a long list of policy priorities in his speech to Congress — and some are more politically...
Sexual misconduct claims push 4 lawmakers from office
<p>An Idaho lawmaker was accused of raping an intern; a Missouri lawmaker of abusing his children. In North Dakota and Oregon, a pair lawmakers...
Families of Black men slain by police are hopeful for reform
WASHINGTON — The family and representatives of Black men slain by the police met with senators and White House officials Thursday — and left...
EXPLAINER: What to know about the Giuliani investigation
<p>NEW YORK — The long-running federal investigation into <a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-ap-top-news-ukraine-politics-0b8ea6ab48cc417792cc432151295a7a">Rudy Giuliani's dealings in Ukraine</a> moved back into public view Wednesday when <a href="https://apnews.com/article/rudy-giuliani-trump-investigation-warrant-7a413e1bbb819cb52cd402d64a982185">federal agents...
No charges in Texas after investigation of alleged drugging
AUSTIN, Texas — Prosecutors said Thursday there was not enough evidence to support allegations that a Texas lobbyist drugged a legislative aide who works...
Families of Black men slain by police are hopeful for reform
<p>WASHINGTON — The family and representatives of Black men slain by the police met with senators and White House officials Thursday — and left...
No charges in Texas after investigation of alleged drugging
<p>AUSTIN, Texas — Prosecutors said Thursday there was not enough evidence to support allegations that a Texas lobbyist drugged a legislative aide who works...
Young women, grown up without Taliban, dread their return
KABUL, Afghanistan — Inside Ms. Sadat’s Beauty Salon in Afghanistan’s capital, Sultana Karimi leans intently over a customer, meticulously shaping her eyebrows. Make-up and...