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Democratic Sen. Andy Kim explains why he thinks U.S. is nearing a constitutional crisis

With Democrats in the minority, they're searching for ways to serve as a check on GOP power in Congress and the White House. Sen. Andy Kim spent his entire working life in government service at USAID, the State Department, National…

By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura

Politics Feb 11

WATCH: Trump makes appearance with Musk, signs executive order downsizing federal workforce

Trump wants strict limits on hiring, with agencies only adding one new employee for every four who leave.

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

World Feb 11

Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad face action for alleged war crimes in Gaza

A pro-Palestinian legal group had convinced a federal judge in Brazil to open a war crimes investigation for his alleged participation in the demolition of civilian homes in Gaza.

By Molly Quell, Associated Press

Politics Feb 11

Vance rails against ‘excessive’ regulation at Paris AI summit

Vice President JD Vance has told a Paris summit on artificial intelligence that the Trump administration will “ensure that AI systems developed in America are free from ideological bias.”…

By Thomas Adamson, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Feb 11

President Donald Trump has hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House and renewed his suggestions Gaza could be emptied of residents and redeveloped as a tourist area — a plan that could likely only work if the Arab…

Feb 11

The National Weather Service says travel will become treacherous Tuesday and Wednesday in much of Virginia and West Virginia. Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm.

Feb 11

Chavez-DeRemer is scheduled to testify Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. EST.

Feb 11

McMahon is scheduled to testify in a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. EST.

Feb 11

Hamas' threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that's seen as having the potential to wind down the war.