Politics

House and Senate pass stopgap spending measure to avoid government shutdown for now

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Congress on Wednesday passed a temporary measure that keeps government agencies funded into December, avoiding a shutdown for now while punting final spending decisions until after the Nov. 5 election.

As Middle East conflict escalates, Muslim American voter group endorses Harris over Trump

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

“This endorsement is not agreement with Vice President Harris on all issues, but rather, an honest guidance to our voters regarding the difficult choice they confront at the ballot box,” said Wa’el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage Action, in a statement.

Trump campaign briefed on Iranian threats but officials decline to say if there is evidence of new plot

By David Klepper, Associated Press

U.S. intelligence officials say they have met with Donald Trump's campaign amid what the campaign says are “real and specific” threats on the candidate.

Harris to campaign on southern border in Arizona in attempt to make immigration an issue that can win supporters

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Kamala Harris plans to visit the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona on Friday as her campaign looks to make the issue of immigration, one of Donald Trump’s lines of political attack, into one of strength.

King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Maryland Gov. Moore

By Brian Witte, Associated Press

It was the first time a foreign head of state has visited the Maryland State House on official business, Gov. Wes Moore said in opening remarks.

WATCH: Biden launches declaration of support for Ukrainian recovery and reconstruction

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden launched a "declaration of support" for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction on Wednesday as the country fends off an invasion from Russia.

Biden: ‘All-out war’ still possible as Israel and Hezbollah fighting escalates

By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden also said Wednesday ABC’s "The View" that he's hopeful an off-ramp can be found to prevent further bloodshed.

6 things to know about Trump’s appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdict

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

A New York appeals court is set to hear arguments in Donald Trump's fight to overturn a civil fraud judgment that could disrupt his real estate empire and cost him close to a half-billion dollars.

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Israel prepares possible invasion of Lebanon

By Associated Press

Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh held a news briefing on Wednesday as Israel's army chief said that the military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon as Hezbollah hurled dozens of projectiles into Israel, including a missile…

Senate report details ‘preventable’ Secret Service failures before Trump rally shooting

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

The interim report from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee found multiple failures on almost every level ahead of the Butler, Pennsylvania shooting, including in planning, communications, security and allocation of resources.