Tuesday's politics & policy stories


Mississippi town sued over alleged pattern of discrimination against Black people

Liz Cheney braces for a big loss — and plots a new beginning

Updated Aug 16, 2022 - Politics & Policy

Biden signs Democrats' $740 billion tax, climate and health care bill into law

Aug 16, 2022 - World

Former Gov. Richardson "optimistic" on Griner, Whelan prisoner exchange

FBI arrests former congressman on money laundering, wire fraud charges

Aug 16, 2022 - World

Kinzinger: Trump and Pompeo set Afghanistan withdrawal "in motion"

White House climate official sanctioned by key science body

Aug 16, 2022 - Economy

Meta updates political ads policy ahead of midterms

House Dems say watchdog stonewalling inquiry into Secret Service texts

Updated Aug 16, 2022 - Politics & Policy

Education Department cancels $3.9B in debt for ITT Technical students

Graham pushes for release of Trump search affidavit: "We're flying blind"

Updated Aug 16, 2022 - Sports

NBA won't hold regular-season games on Election Day

Aug 16, 2022 - Health

Florida court blocks teen from getting abortion, must continue pregnancy

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID

U.S. military conducts ballistic missile test delayed over China tensions

McEachin refuses to debate election denier

Aug 16, 2022 - World

Australian leader says predecessor "undermined" democracy with secret roles

Aug 16, 2022 - Health

CDC updates monkeypox guidance after dog tests positive for virus

McCarthy: Cheney's potential primary defeat a "referendum" on Jan. 6 panel

Republicans plot subpoenas tied to Afghanistan withdrawal

"Defund the FBI" complicates GOP's midterm messaging

Vanessa Guillén's family sues U.S. government for $35 million