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Larry Hogan comes out in support of abortion access in latest appeal to Democratic voters
BALTIMORE — Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday that he supports codifying abortion access in federal law, ... Read More
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Minnesota Legislature: GOP bonding threats won't stop abortion measure, DFL leaders say
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Democratic-Farmer-Labor lawmakers say they won’t let speeches about fast food or Republican threats to kill a bonding deal derail their efforts to advance a bill that would plot a path for abortion ...Read more
Trump defense gets boost from tough Cohen cross-examination
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s lawyer at his hush money trial grilled Michael Cohen for hours on the witness stand Thursday about possible inconsistencies in his testimony and his well-documented history of lying under oath...Read more
Congressional Black Caucus asks Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby, says she has applied for clemency
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has officially applied for a presidential pardon, according to a new letter sent by the Congressional Black Caucus to President Joe Biden obtained by The Baltimore Sun.
In...Read more
Congress investigating UCLA over treatment of Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests
A congressional education committee has chastised UCLA for its response to a pro-Palestinian encampment and violent instigators who attacked it, calling on the university to turn over documents regarding an "inadequate ...Read more
Rutgers president called to testify before congressional committee probing antisemitism on college campuses
Rutgers University president Jonathan Holloway is among the latest group of college presidents to be called before a congressional committee probing the handling of antisemitism on college campuses.
He will testify on May...Read more
House passes bill to require ongoing flow of weapons to Israel
WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday passed, 224-187, a bill that would force the Biden administration to continue supplying arms to Israel as U.S. officials weigh withholding certain offensive weapons.
Only 16 Democrats ...Read more
Trump defense shrieks at Michael Cohen about 'lies' and other Thursday trial highlights
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen completed a third day on the witness stand Thursday and is set to face more grilling next week as Donald Trump’s historic hush-money trial nears its conclusion.
After jurors were sent home for...Read more
Kentucky's 6th District a winnable 'mirage'? 5 Democrats face off to unseat GOP Rep. Barr
Though the slate of prospective Democratic rivals has grown two years after Republican U. S. Rep. Andy Barr handily won reelection in Kentucky, political strategists are doubtful there’s enough candidate heft — or ...Read more
Trump lawyer hammers Michael Cohen on 'lie' over Stormy Daniels payment, pardon request at hush money trial
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s longtime fixer-turned-foe, faced a contentious cross-examination Thursday as the former president’s legal team sought to undermine his credibility and motives as the historic ...Read more
GOP candidates in Upstate South Carolina congressional race aim for runoff as they push Trump's agenda
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In the GOP race for South Carolina's conservative 3rd Congressional District, seven Republican hopefuls are aiming to succeed U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan.
Because the field is so large, political observers ...Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris accepts invitation for summer debate
NEW YORK — Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday accepted an invitation from CBS News for a summer debate with her Republican counterpart, but there was no immediate response from former President Donald Trump’s ...Read more
GOP lawmakers Gaetz, Boebert back Trump at Manhattan hush money trial
NEW YORK — A large group of Republican members of Congress showed up Thursday in a lower Manhattan court to show support for former President Trump in his criminal trial for covering up hush money payments to porn star ...Read more
A silent Trump with eyes closed and a convicted liar on the stand − 2 experienced observers of Trump’s criminal trial discuss what stands out
Sex, money and power – all three subjects got an airing over the three days of testimony and cross-examination of Michael Cohen in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. Trump is accused of illegally ...Read more
Georgia's high court hopeful could face charges for making abortion a campaign issue
ATLANTA — Georgia Supreme Court candidate John Barrow could face formal charges for judicial misconduct, which could lead to his removal from the bench if elected, following a federal judge’s ruling regarding Barrow’...Read more
Cardi B won't vote for Biden or Trump in 2024 election
NEW YORK — Cardi B won’t be at the polls casting a vote for either President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump in the presidential election this November.
After publicly supporting Bernie Sanders and then ...Read more
Former President Donald Trump claims Minnesota is a state that's 'out of control'
Former President Donald Trump described Minnesota as a state that is "out of control," attacked Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar and suggested Minneapolis would have "burned down to the ground" in 2020 if not for him.
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Michigan GOP candidate for Congress gave to Democrats, including would-be opponent
DETROIT — Republican congressional candidate Mary Draves of Midland donated money to two prominent Michigan Democrats in the past, including to a committee tied to one of her would-be opponents in the fall election — ...Read more
Supreme Court rejects payday lenders' challenge to Obama-era consumer protection bureau
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the U.S. consumer protection agency that was created under President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats to protect Americans from financial scams.
By a 7-2 vote, ...Read more
Trump defense team attacking Michael Cohen credibility, motives as hush money trial resumes
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s longtime fixer-turned-foe, faced a contentious cross-examination Thursday as the former president’s legal team sought to undermine his credibility and motives as the historic...Read more
Chicago suburbs are a big population loser in recent years, census estimates show
Though the city of Chicago has lost residents in recent years, the suburbs in Cook County have lost more, while suburbs far from the city are booming, new U.S. census estimates show.
Chicago lost about 82,000 people, or 3...Read more
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