Biden targets Nicaragua's gold industry in a new move against Daniel Ortega Biden's order and other steps announced Monday are perhaps the most aggressive attempt by the U.S. to hold the Ortega accountable for his continued attacks on human rights and democracy. The Associated Press
Hear it again: the promises and pitfalls of ranked choice voting The Seattle City Council put ranked choice voting on the general election ballot, giving voters the choice of changing the way elections are conducted for the mayor, city council members, and city attorney. Hans Anderson
U.S. charges 13 in cases that involve alleged plots to advance Chinese interests The prosecutions are the latest example of the Justice Department's efforts to combat what U.S. officials say is a relentless effort by Beijing to steal American secrets and technology. Ryan Lucas
For Democrats to keep control of the Senate, New Hampshire race is a must win Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan won her last race by 1,000 votes. This time she's facing a stronger than expected challenge from a far-right candidate stressing the impact of inflation. Deirdre Walsh
Woodward's taped time with Trump reveals much about both the author and his subject We hear the former president striving to court Woodward's favor, praising him as "a great historian" and "the great Bob Woodward." Yet these interviews veer often into disagreements and even debates. Ron Elving
The ACLU and others urge border authorities to limit detention of pregnant migrants Advocacy groups and doctors are asking U.S. Customs and Border Protection to expedite the intake proceedings for women and others who are pregnant, postpartum or nursing as well as infants. Juliana Kim
Appeals court temporarily blocks Biden's student debt relief plan The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked President Biden's student debt relief plan. Prior to the ruling, applications were on track to process and erase the debt as soon as Sunday. Sequoia Carrillo
Democrats are embracing the police, but can that distract from crime in their cities? Democrats are embracing the police during the midterms. But can they distance themselves from crime in Democrat-run cities, such as Philadelphia, Pa.? Martin Kaste
Trudeau orders an immediate freeze on the sale of handguns in Canada It's also now forbidden to bring newly acquired handguns into the country. "We have seen too many examples of horrific tragedies involving firearms," the Canadian prime minister said. Giulia Heyward
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump The subpoena requires the former president to produce the documents by Nov. 4 and to appear for testimony on or about Nov. 14. Washington Desk
