Politics

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday is primary day in Mississippi, with Gov. Tate Reeves’ bid for renomination to a second term topping the list of contests voters will decide.

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Both expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back their state House seats

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Reps.

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Testimony from Hunter Biden associate provides new insight into their business dealings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Focusing on the Bidens rather than Donald Trump's federal court appearance, House Republicans released a transcript Thursday of their interview with Hunter Biden’s former business associate detailing overseas financial dealings by t

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Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to temporarily stay in place as case plays out

WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court Thursday allowed a rule restricting asylum at the southern border to temporarily stay in place.

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The US wants Kenya to lead a force in Haiti with 1,000 police. Watchdogs say they'll export abuse

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — As the U.S. government was considering Kenya to lead a multinational force in Haiti , it was also openly warning Kenyan police officers against violent abuses.

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Justice Kagan supports ethics code but says Supreme Court divided on how to proceed

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan publicly declared her support for an ethics code for the U.S.

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Judge rejects attempt to temporarily block Connecticut's landmark gun law passed after Sandy Hook

HARTFORD, Conn.

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Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to b

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Alberta expands medical lab test to reduce long waits, particularly in Calgary

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is taking more medical test appointments in-house starting this weekend to reduce bottlenecks and long waits, particularly in Calgary.

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EV rebates suggest uptake in battery-powered cars soared in spring

OTTAWA — The number of rebates issued for electric vehicles soared in the spring, sparking hope that sales of battery-powered cars and trucks might finally be on track to meet national targets set by Ottawa.

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