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Pentagon says Poland's jet offer for Ukraine 'not tenable'

Pentagon says Poland's jet offer for Ukraine 'not tenable'

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Pentagon on Tuesday rejected Poland's surprise announcement that it would give the United States its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine, a rare display of disharmony by NATO allies seeking to boost Ukrainian fighters whi
Indiana lawmakers approve repealing gun permit requirement

Indiana lawmakers approve repealing gun permit requirement

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican legislators pushed through on Tuesday a bill that would repeal Indiana’s requirement for a permit to carry a handgun in public, further loosening the state’s firearms laws despite public opposition from the state police
Jury picked for alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer

Jury picked for alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A jury was selected Tuesday for the trial of four men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 because they were angry over pandemic restrictions the Democratic governor imposed.
Texas county official to resign after problems with primary

Texas county official to resign after problems with primary

HOUSTON (AP) — The election administrator in Texas’ most populous county submitted her resignation Tuesday following problems with last week's primary, including about 10,000 mail ballots that weren't counted the day of the election, issues with voti
1st trial in Capitol riot ends with conviction all counts

1st trial in Capitol riot ends with conviction all counts

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in the first trial among hundreds of cases arising from last year’s riot.
Jordan says prince apologizes over last year's palace feud

Jordan says prince apologizes over last year's palace feud

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The royal court in Jordan said Tuesday that the half-brother of King Abdullah II has apologized for his role in a rare palace feud last year and is seeking the king's forgiveness.
Florida lawmakers send 'Don't Say Gay' bill to Gov. DeSantis

Florida lawmakers send 'Don't Say Gay' bill to Gov. DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people.
Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy in Capitol riot

Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy in Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was arrested Tuesday on a conspiracy charge for his suspected role in a coordinated attack on the U.S.
6 teens arrested in Iowa school shooting that killed 1

6 teens arrested in Iowa school shooting that killed 1

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities arrested six teenagers, including a 14-year-old, in a shooting outside a school that killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously wounded two teenage girls, Des Moines police said Tuesday.
Russia underestimated Ukraine's resistance, US official says

Russia underestimated Ukraine's resistance, US official says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States believes Russia underestimated the strength of Ukraine’s resistance before launching an invasion that has likely caused thousands of Russian casualties, the Biden administration's top intelligence official told law
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