Politics

Favre must remain in welfare lawsuit, Mississippi argues

JACKSON, Miss.

Mar 17, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >

Liberals, Greens fail to field full slate of candidates in upcoming P.E.I. election

CHARLOTTETOWN — Two opposition parties in Prince Edward Island aren't fielding full slates of candidates in the April 3 provincial election.

Mar 17, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Violent protests in France over Macron’s retirement age push

PARIS (AP) — Angry protesters took to the streets in Paris and other cities for a second day on Friday, trying to pressure lawmakers to bring down French President Emmanuel Macron's government and doom the unpopular retirement age increase he's tryin

Mar 17, 2023 1:54 PM Read more >

How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi visit to Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week highlighted China’s aspirations for a greater role on the world stage.

Mar 17, 2023 1:52 PM Read more >

Haaland criticized over ‘difficult’ choice on Willow project

WASHINGTON (AP) — In early March, President Joe Biden met with members of Alaska's bipartisan congressional delegation as they implored him to approve a contentious oil drilling project in their state.

Mar 17, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >

Deputy commissioner Mike Duheme becomes interim top Mountie as Lucki retires

OTTAWA, Ill. — The federal government announced Friday that Mike Duheme will be the interim commissioner of the RCMP until a replacement is found for Brenda Lucki. Lucki, who was appointed commissioner in April 2018, is retiring.

Mar 17, 2023 1:47 PM Read more >

Ottawa police union defends using 'thin blue line' again after Edmonton shooting

The Ottawa Police Association is defending its use of the controversial "thin blue line" symbol for the second time in just over a week.

Mar 17, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Wisconsin Democratic Secretary of State La Follette resigns

MADISON, Wis.

Mar 17, 2023 1:40 PM Read more >

Dems say many foreign gifts to Trump remain unaccounted for

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's White House has failed to report more than 100 gifts from foreign nations worth more than a quarter-million dollars, and federal officials have been unable to find a life-size painting of Trump given by the president

Mar 17, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Biden cheers for Irish bonds, unity on St. Patrick's Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sporting a green tie and shamrocks for St.

Mar 17, 2023 1:18 PM Read more >