Nury Martinez resigns office amid outcry over recording of her and other councilmembers discussing racial politics, including claim Jews 'cut a deal' with Black area of Los Angeles

White House to reevaluate relationship with Saudis, lawmakers propose halting weapons sales, after kingdom announced production cut that will boost Russia

Spokesman says US president has 'been very clear' about willingness to revisit relations with Riyadh, amid fears that oil cartel's move could send prices soaring ahead of midterms

Biden makes pledge to Zelensky in call following widespread Russian air raid; Ukrainian president says air defense 'number one priority in defense cooperation' with US

US has no indications Moscow is preparing weapons of mass destruction, but president's warning could have consequences as other countries, including Russia, take note

Spokesperson says no signs Russia will imminently use weapons of mass destruction, after president raised 'prospect of Armageddon' in response to Putin's threats

President says he knows Putin and Russian president not messing around when he talks about using weapons of mass destruction, but White House maintains nuclear posture unchanged

US president also urges governors to extend clemency to far bigger number of people who have run afoul of state laws criminalizing pot possession

Iran's president confesses 'weaknesses and shortcomings' of Islamic Republic, but echoes Supreme Leader Khamenei's remarks that Tehran's enemies are responsible for unrest

President jokes about his many visits to synagogue near his Delaware home during White house event, says lessons of current Jewish holidays relevant to current state of the country