The U.S. Army expands benefits for soldiers who are parents The U.S. Army is expanding benefits for both birth and non-birth parents in its force. Joe Hernandez
Trump is being held in contempt of court for failing to comply with subpoena A judge has held former President Trump in contempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena from New York's attorney general. He's being fined $10,000 per day for failing to produce documents. Ilya Marritz
U.S. defense secretary 'wants to see Russia weakened' as Ukraine's railways are hit Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the U.S. wants to see the Russian military weakened on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck railway infrastructure in central and western Ukraine. Frank Langfitt
Voting groups sue Florida, saying congressional map violates state constitution Voting Rights groups are suing Florida over congressional maps that eliminate two Black voting districts. Even if successful, it's uncertain whether new maps will be imposed before the election. Greg Allen
A judge holds Donald Trump in contempt of court and fines him $10,000 per day Trump has been ordered to pay $10,000 for each day he does not turn over documents sought by the N.Y. attorney general in connection with a civil probe of the Trump Organization.
Biden plans to nominate Bridget Brink as the next ambassador to Ukraine. Who is she? Brink has served as the U.S. ambassador to Slovakia since 2019. She has more than two decades of experience in the Foreign Service, including stints in Georgia and Uzbekistan. Rachel Treisman
The U.S. promises to gradually reopen its embassy in Ukraine Signaling renewed support for Ukraine, the U.S. says it will slowly return diplomats back to the Ukrainian capital. It also promised new military aid for the besieged country. Michele Kelemen
What to know about Title 42, the Trump-era policy now central to the border debate A decades-old public health order is back in the spotlight as it's set to expire next month — a move that is long-overdue for immigration advocates. Here are some Title 42 basics, and some history. Deepa Shivaram
Michigan GOP moves forward with 2020 election-denying secretary of state and AG The party voted resoundingly to support former President Trump's false claims about the 2020 election in their picks for state's next top elections officer and top law enforcement official. Miles Parks
Macron is beating Le Pen in France's polls — but not by as much as 5 years ago French voters cast their ballots Sunday. Polls show incumbent president Emmanuel Macron ahead of his rival, populist candidate Marine Le Pen. Eleanor Beardsley
