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Democrat Dan Goughnour wins election in Pennsylvania, keeping party in control of the state House

Democrat Dan Goughnour wins election in Pennsylvania, keeping party in control of the state House

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrat Dan Goughnour handily won a special election in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, keeping majority control of the state House in his party’s hands by a single seat.
Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have pushed further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support and almost half of Canadians surveyed think they'll win the election, a new poll suggests.
Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?

Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?

President Donald Trump's executive order seeking broad changes to how elections are run in the U.S. is vast in scope and holds the potential to reorder the voting landscape across the country, even as it faces almost certain litigation.
US Vice President JD Vance to join his wife in Greenland on Friday

US Vice President JD Vance to join his wife in Greenland on Friday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said that he's joining his wife on a Friday trip to Greenland , suggesting in an online video that global security is at stake.
Kentucky governor vetoes GOP abortion bill, says it undermines doctors and endangers pregnant women

Kentucky governor vetoes GOP abortion bill, says it undermines doctors and endangers pregnant women

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Republican-backed bill touted as an attempt to bring clarity to Kentucky's near-total abortion ban was vetoed Tuesday by Democratic Gov.
Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa, arguing the U.S. is pursuing a trade war that will hurt the global economy as it struggles to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Corporate capital Delaware is changing its law in fight pitting corporate insiders vs. investors

Corporate capital Delaware is changing its law in fight pitting corporate insiders vs. investors

Delaware lawmakers put aside protests from major investors and approved fast-tracked legislation Tuesday night that backers say will protect its status as the corporate capital of the world after criticism by billionaire Elon Musk and other influenti
Newly unsealed memo sheds light on Justice Department's rush to drop NYC mayor's corruption case

Newly unsealed memo sheds light on Justice Department's rush to drop NYC mayor's corruption case

NEW YORK (AP) — New court documents offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how federal prosecutors built and then tried to salvage their criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in the face of unprecedented pressure from President Donald
Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation.
New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide

New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A voter in Milford missed out on approving the town’s $19 million operating budget, electing a cemetery trustee and buying a new dump truck.
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