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Embattled Sen. Susan Collins criticizes Trump's Canada insults
NAPLES, Maine—Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who faces her toughest re-election campaign to date, is working closely with top Trump administration officials to try to lessen the impact of the U.S.'s escalating trade dispute with Canada. But she says President Trump's own tone and rhetoric surrounding the tariffs have been inappropriate and unhelpful in her border state, whose culture and economy is intertwined with the U.S.'s northern neighbor. “We're linked in so many ways.
Rhode Island's governor is trounced in Democratic primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was soundly defeated in his state's Democratic primary, making him the first sitting U.S. governor to lose a primary contest in nearly a decade in a race that focused heavily on his handling of a crucial infrastructure project. Former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes, who narrowly lost to McKee in the 2022 gubernatorial primary, received 62% of the vote Wednesday to McKee's 38%, with 49% of the expected vote counted, according to the Associated Press.
Trump's hold on Republicans tested in race to replace Lindsey Graham
CHARLESTON, S.C.—In her lone debate performance, Sen. Darline Graham invoked President Trump's name about a dozen times, reminding viewers that the president had endorsed her to serve a full six-year term after the sudden death of her brother . “I trust President Trump,” she said. In their snap GOP Senate primary, Graham's two main rivals, Reps.
Maine Democrats choose Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in key Senate race
BANGOR, Maine—Former Maine state Senate President Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate at a special nominating convention, as the party sought to rebound in the aftermath of Graham Platner's decision to abandon his scandal-plagued campaign Jackson, a fifth-generation Mainer and former logger, was formally nominated Saturday to challenge Sen.
Democrats' 2028 presidential calendar elevates Black and Latino voters
A Democratic Party panel on Friday selected South Carolina to hold the first 2028 presidential primary, followed by Nevada, New Hampshire and New Mexico, setting up a nationwide calendar that will influence the party's attempt at regaining the White House. In picking South Carolina, which also held the first 2024 Democratic contest, the committee empowered that state's large Black voter population.
The Trump-Jeffries social-media war is heating up ahead of the midterms
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Trump’s grip on Republican base still firm, Indiana primary results show
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Trump's grip on Republican base still firm, Indiana primary results show
Anthony DeBarros, Ken Thomas WASHINGTON—President Trump scored decisive victories in a slate of Indiana state Senate primaries Tuesday, a sign that his grip on the party's base remains firm after he pushed to oust GOP lawmakers who rebuffed his demands to redraw the state's congressional maps. Trump and his Republican allies worked to defeat seven incumbent GOP state senators up for re-election who voted against a Trump-backed, mid-decade redistricting proposal last year.
Democrats go on offense with $272 million ad strategy
Ken Thomas WASHINGTON—The main outside group supporting Democrats' efforts to regain control of the House is reserving $272 million in television and digital advertising ahead of the November midterm elections, with most of the money targeting seats currently held by Republicans.
Trump bashes GOP nemesis Thomas Massie on his home turf
Ken Thomas, Natalie Andrews HEBRON, Ky.—President Trump heaped scorn on longtime GOP nemesis Rep. Thomas Massie in a speech in the congressman's Kentucky district Wednesday, about two months ahead of one of the most closely watched Republican midterm primaries. “Thomas Massie is a disaster for our party,” Trump said.
Key moments from Bill and Hillary Clinton's videotaped depositions
Ken Thomas, Anvee Bhutani WASHINGTON—Hillary and Bill Clinton sat for depositions near their home in Chappaqua, N.Y., last week to answer questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Their depositions over roughly nine hours on Thursday and Friday were part of the Republican-led House Oversight Committee's investigation into the Epstein case. It marked the first time a former president and first lady spoke to a congressional committee under subpoena.
Bill Clinton says he ‘saw nothing,' ‘did nothing wrong' in Epstein deposition
Anvee Bhutani, Ken Thomas, Alyssa Lukpat CHAPPAQUA, N. Y.—Bill Clinton said he had no idea of the crimes that the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was committing, during an extraordinary deposition of the former Democratic president before a GOP-led House committee.
Trump lashes out at GOP governor, ramping up criticism of fellow Republicans
Ken Thomas WASHINGTON—President Trump lashed out at a Republican governor organizing a coming White House meeting with state leaders, the latest example of the president attacking a member of his own party. Trump's target on Wednesday was Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican and the chairman of the National Governors Association.
Looming Epstein deposition plunges Clintons into yet another scandal
Ken Thomas, Jack Gillum WASHINGTON—Bill and Hillary Clinton are once again preparing for battle with a Republican-led Congress, which is seeking answers from the couple about the former president's interactions with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. “If you want this fight, @JamesComer, let's have it—in public,” Hillary Clinton wrote Thursday on X. “There's nothing more transparent than a public hearing, cameras on.” It's another decade, another scandal facing the Clintons.
Trump to Fed chair contender Hassett: I want to keep you where you are
WASHINGTONPresident Trump signaled that he may keep National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, a top contender for Federal Reserve chair, in his current job.Speaking at a healthcare event at the White House on Friday, Trump praised a recent television appearance by Hassett, who was seated in the front row. I actually want to keep you where you are if you want to know the truth, Trump said.Kevin Hassett is so good.
Trump says Iran has stopped killing protesters, leans away from military action
President Trump on Wednesday said Iran had stopped killing antiregime protesters and wouldnt execute those it accused of trying to topple the government, appearing to narrow the possibility that the U.S. is about to launch military strikes against the country.Speaking at the White House, Trump told reporters that the U.S. had been notified Iran had no plans to carry out any executions of protesters.Weve been told that killing in Iran is stoppingit has stopped, Trump said.
Trump predicts strong economic growth in 2026 during speech in Detroit
DETROITPresident Trump said the U.S. economy was poised for solid growth this year, pointing to steadying inflation data as he sought to address one of Republicans biggest vulnerabilities ahead of this years midterm elections.Traveling to Michigan, a battleground state, Trump sought to showcase his manufacturing and trade agenda with an address to the Detroit Economic Club and a visit to a Ford Motor plant in Dearborn, Mich., where the automaker produces the strong-selling F-150 pickup.We...
Trump Administration Demands Deeper Cuts to Federal Agencies’ Size and Spending
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21 Civil Servants Who Worked With Musk’s Government Reform Team Resign
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Trump Backs Musk’s Email Asking Federal Workers to List Accomplishments
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Trump’s War on DEI Freezes Diversity Work Across Federal Government
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Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters
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Flurry of Pardons Punctuates Transfer of Power
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Trump Set to Start Slashing Regulations Across Government in Bonfire of Red Tape
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Harris Makes Closing Campaign Argument on Ellipse, Site of Trump’s Jan. 6 Speech
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Biden Passes the Torch to Harris as Democratic Convention Begins
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No Labels Abandons 2024 Presidential Campaign Effort
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Datos importantes sobre las elecciones de EEUU
La presidencia de Donald Trump ha sido un turbulento carrusel de dos años. Ahora es el momento de que los votantes den su veredicto. El control republicano del Congreso está en juego en las elecciones del martes, así como el de varias gubernaturas y legislaturas estatales en todo el país. Trump ha recorrido la nación este otoño, realizando múltiples eventos de campaña por semana, a sabiendas de que su futuro será formado por las elecciones.
WHAT TO WATCH: Voters to go polls to weigh in on Trump era
Thousands of Google employees around the world are walking off the job to protest what they say is the tech giant's mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against executives Thousands of Google employees around the world are walking off the job to protest what they say is the tech giant's mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against executives Thousands of Google employees around the world are walking off the job to protest what they say is the tech giant's mishandling of sexual...
Datos importantes sobre las elecciones de EEUU
Datos importantes sobre las elecciones de EEUU Por KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Updated 12:59 pm CST, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 La candidata demócrata a la cámara de representantes Abigail Spanberger habla en un acto de campaña en Richmond, Virginia, el lunes, 5 de noviembre del 2018. (AP Foto/Steve Helber) La candidata demócrata a la cámara de representantes Abigail Spanberger habla en un acto de campaña en Richmond, Virginia, el lunes, 5 de noviembre del 2018.
Election Day: What to watch for tonight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tweetstorms and a trade war. Kanye in the Oval Office. Kavanaugh in the hearing room. President Donald Trump’s presidency has been a wild, turbulent, two-year ride. Now it’s time for voters to weigh in how much they’re enjoying it. Republicans’ across-the-board control of Congress is at stake in Tuesday’s midterm election, along with command of governors’ offices and statehouses around the country.
Trump y los demócratas luchan en último día de campaña
Una batalla épica por el control del Congreso y por el futuro de la presidencia de Donald Trump concluía el lunes mientras ambos partidos hacían sus últimas interpelaciones a los votantes. Reviviendo su frenética campaña de los últimos días de su contienda de 2016, Trump recorría zonas rurales del país con eventos en Ohio, Indiana y Missouri, para regresar a la Casa Blanca bien pasada la medianoche.
Obama y Trump chocan en exhortaciones finales a los votantes
Dejando de lado su habitual renuencia a hablar en público, el ex presidente Barack Obama expresó el domingo en sus alegatos finales a favor de los candidatos demócratas la necesidad de aplicar un fuerte control a las políticas del presidente Donald Trump en las elecciones de mitad de período, que se celebrarán el martes. Obama y Trump presentaban sus visiones contrastantes en la pugna por el control del Congreso y las gobernaciones.
Obama, Trump chocan en exhortaciones finales a votantes
Dejando de lado su habitual renuencia a hablar en público, el expresidente Barack Obama expresaba en sus alegatos finales a favor de los candidatos demócratas la necesidad de aplicar un fuerte control a las políticas del presidente Donald Trump en las elecciones de mitad de período. Obama y Trump presentaban sus visiones contrastantes el domingo, en la pugna por el control del Congreso y las gobernaciones.
Trump y los demócratas piden votos en tramo final de campaña
El presidente Donald Trump y los demócratas estaban presentando sus argumentos finales el fin de semana, el último antes de las elecciones de mitad de período del martes, pero sus mensajes se vieron complicados por un nuevo tiroteo mortífero en Estados Unidos, esta vez en Florida, un estado políticamente fundamental. El objetivo de Trump era promover la participación de los votantes.
Playoffs a new feeling for North Cobb Christian
North Cobb Christian continued to prove its worth as a serious contender after beating Mount Paran Christian 28-10 on Friday and cementing its first trip to the Class A private-school state playoffs.The Eagles (9-1) will likely have a first-round bye, with a No. 4 spot in the updated power ratings Saturday afternoon.“These kids have worked hard, they’ve done what we’ve asked of them,” North Cobb Christian coach Mark Hollars said, “so to see them after the game, watch them interact with the...
Bomb threats put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
Do you think using goats is a good way to control vegetation in Cottonwood Park? By Steve Peoples And Ken Thomas, The Associated Press on October 25, 2018. NEW YORK – The discovery of pipe bombs targeting prominent Democratic politicians and CNN is raising the threat of election-season violence largely unknown in the U.S. – and prompting uncomfortable questions about the consequences of leaders’ increasingly vitriolic rhetoric.
Bomb threats put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The discovery of pipe bombs targeting prominent Democratic politicians and CNN is raising the threat of election-season violence largely unknown in the U.S. — and prompting uncomfortable questions about the consequences of leaders’ increasingly vitriolic rhetoric. Coming two weeks before midterm elections, the thwarted attacks Wednesday caused renewed soul-searching — and finger pointing — about whether President Donald Trump has fanned passions to dangerous levels.
Bomb threats put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
NEW YORK — The discovery of pipe bombs targeting prominent Democratic politicians and CNN is raising the threat of election-season violence largely unknown in the U.S. — and prompting uncomfortable questions about the consequences of leaders' increasingly vitriolic rhetoric. Coming two weeks before midterm elections, the thwarted attacks Wednesday caused renewed soul-searching — and finger pointing — about whether President Donald Trump has fanned passions to dangerous levels.
Bomb threats put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
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Bomb threats put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
NEW YORK — The discovery of pipe bombs targeting prominent Democratic politicians and CNN is raising the threat of election-season violence largely unknown in the U.S. — and prompting uncomfortable questions about the consequences of leaders' increasingly vitriolic rhetoric. Coming two weeks before midterm elections, the thwarted attacks Wednesday caused renewed soul-searching — and finger pointing — about whether President Donald Trump has fanned passions to dangerous levels.
Bomb threats put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
NEW YORK (AP) — The discovery of pipe bombs targeting prominent Democratic politicians and CNN is raising the threat of election-season violence largely unknown in the U.S. — and prompting uncomfortable questions about the consequences of leaders' increasingly vitriolic rhetoric.Coming two weeks before midterm elections, the thwarted attacks Wednesday caused renewed soul-searching — and finger pointing — about whether President Donald Trump has fanned passions to dangerous levels.
Bomb threats put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
NEW YORK — The discovery of pipe bombs targeting prominent Democratic politicians and CNN is raising the threat of election-season violence largely unknown in the U.S. — and prompting uncomfortable questions about the consequences of leaders' increasingly vitriolic rhetoric.Coming two weeks before midterm elections, the thwarted attacks Wednesday caused renewed soul-searching — and finger pointing — about whether President Donald Trump has fanned passions to dangerous levels.
Bomb threats put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
NEW YORK — The discovery of pipe bombs targeting prominent Democratic politicians and CNN is raising the threat of election-season violence largely unknown in the U.S. — and prompting uncomfortable questions about the consequences of leaders' increasingly vitriolic rhetoric.Coming two weeks before midterm elections, the thwarted attacks Wednesday caused renewed soul-searching — and finger pointing — about whether President Donald Trump has fanned passions to dangerous levels.
Bomb threats put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
NEW YORK — The discovery of pipe bombs targeting prominent Democratic politicians and CNN is raising the threat of election-season violence largely unknown in the U.S. — and prompting uncomfortable questions about the consequences of leaders' increasingly vitriolic rhetoric. Coming two weeks before midterm elections, the thwarted attacks Wednesday caused renewed soul-searching — and finger pointing — about whether President Donald Trump has fanned passions to dangerous levels.
Bomb threats put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
For all the anticipation about whether someone will finally snag the $1.6 billion jackpot for Mega Millions or the $620 million Powerball grand prize, the games come down to simple math _ and very long odds For all the anticipation about whether someone will finally snag the $1.6 billion jackpot for Mega Millions or the $620 million Powerball grand prize, the games come down to simple math _ and very long odds President Donald Trump has escalated his immigration rhetoric at a midterm rally in...
Bomb threats targeting prominent Democrats, CNN put spotlight on vitriolic political rhetoric
NEW YORK — The discovery of pipe bombs targeting prominent Democratic politicians and CNN is raising the threat of election-season violence largely unknown in the U.S. — and prompting uncomfortable questions about the consequences of leaders' increasingly vitriolic rhetoric. Coming two weeks before midterm elections, the thwarted attacks Wednesday caused renewed soul-searching — and finger pointing — about whether President Donald Trump has fanned passions to dangerous levels.
The Latest: 2 suspicious packages addressed to Rep. Waters
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on explosive devices sent to former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, CNN and others (all times local): The FBI is confirming that two additional suspicious packages, addressed to Rep. Maxine Waters, have been intercepted that are similar in appearance to five others that were received. The FBI updated its tally in a tweet Wednesday night.
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