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Trump asks Maine judge for pause to let US Supreme Court rule on ballot access

Trump asks Maine judge for pause to let US Supreme Court rule on ballot access

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday asked a state judge to halt proceedings on ballot access in Maine to allow the U.S.
Judge in Trump's DC election case is targeted by fake emergency call in latest high-profile swatting

Judge in Trump's DC election case is targeted by fake emergency call in latest high-profile swatting

WASHINGTON (AP) — A home owned by the judge overseeing the federal election subversion case against former president Donald Trump was targeted by a fake emergency call Sunday night, the latest in a spate of similar false swatting reports at the homes
NDP on track to pay off 2021 election debt, set to begin building campaign war chest

NDP on track to pay off 2021 election debt, set to begin building campaign war chest

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats believe they will soon be able to pay off their 2021 election debt, but will await end-of-year fundraising totals before marking the occasion.
US Rep. Larry Bucshon of Indiana won't seek reelection to 8th term, will retire from Congress

US Rep. Larry Bucshon of Indiana won't seek reelection to 8th term, will retire from Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon of Indiana announced Monday that he will not seek reelection this year to an eighth term and will retire from Congress after 14 years.
Interim government House leader Steven MacKinnon seeks better decorum in Parliament

Interim government House leader Steven MacKinnon seeks better decorum in Parliament

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament from all parties must set a better tone when the House of Commons resumes later this month, interim Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon said Monday.
Florida prosecutor fighting DeSantis over suspension says he won't seek re-election

Florida prosecutor fighting DeSantis over suspension says he won't seek re-election

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — An elected prosecutor in Florida who was suspended by Gov.
New 50-bed homeless shelter to open in Halifax later this month

New 50-bed homeless shelter to open in Halifax later this month

HALIFAX — The Halifax Regional Municipality and Nova Scotia government are opening a temporary homeless shelter near the city's downtown in two weeks.
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear forms PAC to support candidates across the country

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear forms PAC to support candidates across the country

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov.
Trump is raising expectations heading into the Iowa caucuses. Now he has to meet them

Trump is raising expectations heading into the Iowa caucuses. Now he has to meet them

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) — When Donald Trump launched his 2024 presidential campaign after a disappointing midterm election for Republicans, his trajectory was something of a mystery.
White House infrastructure czar Landrieu leaving job and expected to make case for Biden reelection

White House infrastructure czar Landrieu leaving job and expected to make case for Biden reelection

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House infrastructure coordinator Mitch Landrieu is leaving his post after two years and is expected to help push publicly for President Joe Biden's reelection .