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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to seek a 3rd term amid questions about higher political ambitions

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to seek a 3rd term amid questions about higher political ambitions

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will seek a third term in office next year amid growing questions about the Democrat’s ambitions for higher office.
A whirlwind 48 hours: How Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together

A whirlwind 48 hours: How Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a 48-hour whirlwind, President Donald Trump veered from elated to indignant to triumphant as his fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together, teetered toward collapse and ultimately coalesced.
Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister

Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister

OTTAWA — The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft, Justice Minister Sean Frase
Ottawa won't release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital

Ottawa won't release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital

OTTAWA — The federal government has set a budget for Canada Day programming in the National Capital Region this year but is refusing to say what it is. The budget for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa and across the river in Gatineau, Que.
Anthony Weiner far behind in NYC council primary with race to be decided by ranked choice count

Anthony Weiner far behind in NYC council primary with race to be decided by ranked choice count

NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is trailing badly in the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat as the race moves to a ranked choice vote count to decide the winner.
Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart who was virtually unknown when the contest began b
Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart built a substantial lead over the more experienced
Lawsuit challenges billions of dollars in Trump administration funding cuts

Lawsuit challenges billions of dollars in Trump administration funding cuts

BOSTON (AP) — Attorneys general from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C.
Governors of Western states give mixed reactions to proposed federal land sell-off

Governors of Western states give mixed reactions to proposed federal land sell-off

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A Republican-sponsored proposal before Congress to mandate the sale of federal public lands received a mixed reception Monday from the governors of Western states. A budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen.
Alvin Bragg, Manhattan prosecutor who took on Trump, wins Democratic primary in bid for second term

Alvin Bragg, Manhattan prosecutor who took on Trump, wins Democratic primary in bid for second term

NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg , the prosecutor who oversaw the historic hush-money case against President Donald Trump , won Tuesday's Democratic primary as he seeks reelection.
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