Politics

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice advises Republican leader against impeachment

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There should be no effort to impeach a liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice based on what is known now, a former justice advised the Republican legislative leader who asked him to review the issue.

Oct 10, 2023 9:34 AM Read more >

The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is heading into one of its biggest sales events of the year — Prime Day — with a lawsuit hanging over its head that accuses it of preventing sellers from hawking their merchandise at lower prices on other sites.

Oct 10, 2023 9:18 AM Read more >

How Trump's MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire

WASHINGTON (AP) — Charlie Kirk’s $4.75 million Spanish-style estate is tucked away in a gated Arizona country club that charges nearly a half-million dollars for a golf membership.

Oct 10, 2023 8:56 AM Read more >

How Trump's MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire

WASHINGTON (AP) — Charlie Kirk’s $4.75 million Spanish-style estate is tucked away in a gated Arizona country club that boasts a guest casita, “resort-style” pool and striking views of the Sonoran Desert.

Oct 10, 2023 8:54 AM Read more >

In conversation with Neskantaga Chief Chris Moonias as Ring of Fire concerns abound

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. — On the shores of Attawapiskat Lake, deep in the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario, sits Neskantaga First Nation – a community of about 350 people that can only be accessed by plane or an ice road in the winter.

Oct 10, 2023 6:46 AM Read more >

'We want to be able to decide': Inside the battle over the Ring of Fire

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. — On a rock-covered beach in the heart of the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario, Alex Moonias gazes east, then north. All he sees is undisturbed land, water and air.

Oct 10, 2023 6:46 AM Read more >

'Freedom Convoy' trial evidence a Rorschach test for attitudes about protest: expert

OTTAWA — The evidence put forward by the Crown and defence in the criminal trial of two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers is so similar, it reflects something of a Rorschach test for how people feel about the massive protest, said criminologist M

Oct 10, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

As Republicans split over who will be House speaker, McCarthy positions himself as a de facto leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have no clear idea who will be the next U.S.

Oct 9, 2023 9:26 PM Read more >

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends long-shot GOP 2024 presidential bid, endorses Nikki Haley

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Republican Texas congressman Will Hurd suspended his presidential bid on Monday and endorsed fellow GOP primary candidate Nikki Haley, officially abandoning a brief campaign built on criticizing Donald Trump at a time when hi

Oct 9, 2023 7:59 PM Read more >

Ted Schwinden, a two-term Montana governor, dies at age 98

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Ted Schwinden, a wheat farmer and World War II veteran who gained national attention for keeping his home phone number listed during two terms as Montana's governor, has died. He was 98.

Oct 9, 2023 5:09 PM Read more >