Category: Political news from the Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Jim Mattis announced his resignation as defense secretary, President Donald Trump thanked him for “tremendous progress”…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A phalanx of law enforcement officers and soldiers is positioned on the streets of the nation’s capital to keep protesters at…

WASHINGTON (AP) — US officials: US Navy veteran Michael White freed by Iran, has departed country on Swiss government…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors: 3 held in Las Vegas on terror charges in right-wing conspiracy to spark violence during…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Esper has reversed decision to return active-duty troops deployed near DC to home bases, Army secretary tells…

BERLIN (AP) — EU, China agree to postpone summit planned for September due to coronavirus…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense officials tell AP that active-duty troops brought to DC area in response to protests are returning to home…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in the District of…

The Latest on Tuesday’s primary elections (all times EDT): 1:05 a.m. Former CIA operative Valerie Plame has lost her race in the Democratic…

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