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Biden's support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out

Biden's support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out

WASHINGTON (AP) — The mood on Capitol Hill turned grimly uncertain Tuesday as Democrats wrestled over President Joe Biden’s reelection and the extraordinary question before them — whether to stand behind his candidacy or push the president to bow out
Democrats on Capitol Hill express concerns about Biden in private but stay quiet in public

Democrats on Capitol Hill express concerns about Biden in private but stay quiet in public

WASHINGTON (AP) — After meeting for around two hours Tuesday to discuss whether President Joe Biden should remain at the top of their presidential ticket , Senate Democrats seemed to agree on one thing — it's best not to talk about it publicly.
Former federal consultant who overbilled government charged with fraud

Former federal consultant who overbilled government charged with fraud

OTTAWA — A former federal consultant has been charged with fraud for overbilling the government by $250,000.

Arizona election worker accused of stealing a security fob also charged with other crimes

PHOENIX (AP) — A temporary election worker accused of computer tampering in Arizona’s largest county has been charged with additional crimes.
President Joe Biden saw neurologist at White House for Jan. 17 exam, press secretary says

President Joe Biden saw neurologist at White House for Jan. 17 exam, press secretary says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden saw a neurologist at the White House on Jan. 17 for a neurological exam, the results of which were later reported as part of his annual physical more than a month later, the White House said on Tuesday.
Vice President Harris stops by US Olympic basketball practice. Her message: 'Bring back the gold'

Vice President Harris stops by US Olympic basketball practice. Her message: 'Bring back the gold'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris was a surprise guest at the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team's practice Tuesday, and her message was clear. “Bring back the gold,” Harris said.
Sen. Bob Menendez's lawyer tells jury in closing that prosecutors failed to prove a single charge

Sen. Bob Menendez's lawyer tells jury in closing that prosecutors failed to prove a single charge

NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for Sen. Bob Menendez urged jurors on Tuesday to acquit him of every charge at the Democrat's New York City corruption trial, saying federal prosecutors had failed to prove a single count beyond a reasonable doubt.
Trudeau attends NATO leaders' summit as Russia escalates aggression toward Ukraine

Trudeau attends NATO leaders' summit as Russia escalates aggression toward Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D. C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was on the defensive about Canada's defence spending Tuesday as he gave a speech ahead of the NATO leaders' summit in Washington, D.C.
Biden spotlights support for NATO as he looks to use summit to help reset stumbling campaign

Biden spotlights support for NATO as he looks to use summit to help reset stumbling campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden welcomed NATO leaders to Washington on Tuesday by celebrating their unity against Russia's Ukraine aggression and underscoring America's ironclad commitment to the alliance under his watch — a message that seemed
Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive recall targeting top GOP lawmaker

Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive recall targeting top GOP lawmaker

MADISON, Wis.