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House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?

House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?

WASHINGTON (AP) — After one of the most chaotic and least productive sessions in modern history, voters made a surprising choice in elections for the U.S. House -- they overwhelmingly stuck with the status quo.
Quebec aims to boost access to abortion pills, clinics

Quebec aims to boost access to abortion pills, clinics

MONTREAL — Quebec wants to improve access to abortion services as part of a new plan to counter what the government describes as an erosion of women's rights around the world.
Republican Jason Stephens, who oversaw historically divided Ohio House, drops bid for speaker

Republican Jason Stephens, who oversaw historically divided Ohio House, drops bid for speaker

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Jason Stephens, who has presided for the past two years over one of the most tumultuous periods in recent Ohio House history, said Monday that he will not seek another term as speaker.
N.S. election: party leaders spar over immigration, housing and health

N.S. election: party leaders spar over immigration, housing and health

HALIFAX — The leaders of Nova Scotia’s NDP and Liberal parties are taking aim at the Progressive Conservatives’ immigration policies, which they say are outpacing the province's health care and housing capacity.
Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas

Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend a SpaceX “Starship” rocket launch on Tuesday, in the latest indication of founder Elon Musk 's influence in the Republican's orbit.

Steve Bannon's trial in a border wall charity scheme case delayed until February

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon 's border wall fundraising trial was postponed to February as prosecutors disclosed Monday that the former Trump White House strategist himself once suggested the nonprofit venture was “a scam.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares will seek reelection, quelling talk of a gubernatorial bid

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares will seek reelection, quelling talk of a gubernatorial bid

RICHMOND, Va.
20 years after opening, Bill Clinton's presidential library prepares for a 'refresh'

20 years after opening, Bill Clinton's presidential library prepares for a 'refresh'

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Twenty years since Bill Clinton opened his presidential library and museum before a rain-soaked crowd, the area around the glass and steel facility has been transformed.
Trump's treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs

Trump's treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s decision on a treasury secretary is about far more than whose name will be printed on America’s money.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares will seek reelection, quelling talk of a gubernatorial bid

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares will seek reelection, quelling talk of a gubernatorial bid

RICHMOND, Va.
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