Politics & Government News

8:36 AM on Friday, August 8

Representatives from Syria's ethnic and religious groups have called for a decentralized state and a new constitution ensuring pluralism

8:30 AM on Friday, August 8

Justice Department subpoenas NY AG James as it investigates whether she violated Trump’s civil rights, AP sources say

7:43 AM on Friday, August 8

A Belarusian journalist was convicted of treason and revealing state secrets and was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a closed trial

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A legal organization challenging President Donald Trump's administration on multiple fronts is suing the Justice Department and the FBI for records detailing their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation

6:04 AM on Friday, August 8

Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the United States has withdrawn from international negotiations and commitments, particularly around climate

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A U.N. official says reintegrating Afghan refugees is crucial for the country's peaceful future

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Chancellor says Germany will not approve exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza 'until further notice'

3:06 AM on Friday, August 8

The Congolese government has reshuffled its cabinet to include opposition members, aiming to build support in regions it still controls

3:00 AM on Friday, August 8

A Michigan lawmaker running for U.S. Senate is dropping out of the race, leaving three Democratic front-runners to compete in the primary next year

12:18 AM on Friday, August 8

An Australian state lawmaker and convicted rapist has resigned from his seat as colleagues were readying a vote to expel him from Parliament