Politics

Wisconsin Republican leader won't back down from impeachment threat against Supreme Court justice

MADISON, Wis.

Oct 12, 2023 1:54 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia moves to firm up support for proposed opioid class-action lawsuit

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced updated legislation that it says will hold opioid manufacturers more accountable for their actions.

Oct 12, 2023 1:34 PM Read more >

Bernie Sanders to address NDP convention in pre-recorded video

HAMILTON — United States Sen. Bernie Sanders is throwing his support behind Canada's New Democrats in a pre-recorded video the party aims to play at its policy convention on Friday. The three-day convention opens in Hamilton, Ont.

Oct 12, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Supreme Court of Canada refuses to hear Hells Angels appeal of B.C. forfeiture ruling

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada's refusal to hear a Hells Angels challenge of B.C.'s forfeiture of three clubhouses will "put criminals on notice," the province's pubic safety minister says.

Oct 12, 2023 1:23 PM Read more >

Republican Steve Scalise is seen as a fighter, but becoming the House speaker might require a brawl

WASHINGTON (AP) — With his walker positioned on the mound, Rep.

Oct 12, 2023 12:59 PM Read more >

Leak in LA council racism scandal may have come from 2 ex-labor employees, police say

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say two former employees of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor are the focus of an investigation into a secret recording of several City Council members and a labor leader that entangled City Hall in a racism scandal

Oct 12, 2023 11:55 AM Read more >

Judge hears arguments from TikTok and content creators who are challenging Montana's ban on app

MISSOULA, Mont.

Oct 12, 2023 11:53 AM Read more >

Gap between US income taxes owed and paid is set to keep growing, IRS says

NEW YORK (AP) — The amount of tax money owed but not paid to the IRS is set to keep growing, according to projections published by the federal tax collection agency on Thursday.

Oct 12, 2023 11:39 AM Read more >

Supreme Court to rule if federal environmental impact assessment law can stand

Canada's highest court is slated to rule Friday on federal environmental legislation in a decision expected to settle — for now — the role of different levels of government in balancing the economic benefits and environmental costs of resource develo

Oct 12, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >

Florida law targeting drag shows can't be enforced for now, appellate court says

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being, according to a federal appeals court decision. A panel of the 11th U.S.

Oct 12, 2023 10:23 AM Read more >