Politics

Kari Lake's 3rd trial to begin after unsuccessful lawsuit challenging her loss in 2022 Arizona governor's race

By Associated Press

The trial starting Thursday seeks to review ballot envelopes signed by approximately 1.3 million early voters in the state's most populous county.

What you need to know about John Eastman's 2020 election charges

By Justin Stabley

Attorney John Eastman, who advised Donald Trump near the end of his presidency, was one of 18 people indicted alongside the former president for allegedly participating in a wide-ranging effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.

VP Harris announces first steps to remove medical debt from people's credit scores

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Harris says the action would improve the credit scores of millions of U.S. adults, making it easier for them to obtain an auto loan or a home mortgage.

Massachusetts becomes first to ban purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies

By Associated Press

Massachusetts buys about 100,000 of the plastic water bottles each year. The order bars all executive offices and agencies from purchasing single-use plastic bottles under 21 fluid ounces except in cases of emergency.

Trudeau says he's not trying to 'provoke or cause problems' as India suspends visa services for Canada

By Ashok Sharma, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press

Ties between Ottawa and New Delhi have plunged to their lowest point in years after Trudeau said there were "credible allegations" of Indian involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader on its soil.

What's behind the influx of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border?

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

Migrants have always come to the U.S., but the immigration system now seems strained nationwide more than ever. The U.S. has had immigration surges before so what's different now, and why?…

15,000 voters in Arizona have joined a new political party. Democrats worry that's enough for a Biden spoiler

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

It's a number big enough to tip the presidential election in a critical swing state — something that has particularly alarmed people trying to stop Trump from winning the White House again.

Poland to end arms support for Ukraine as trade dispute escalates

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

The comment appeared to put Poland's status as a major source of military equipment for Kyiv in doubt as a trade dispute between the neighboring states escalates.

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heat pumps by 2030

By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press

Heat pumps use little electricity, yet are able to heat and cool buildings. Since they often replace oil or gas furnaces that add greenhouse gases to the air, they can meaningfully address climate change.

McCarthy relents to right flank on spending cuts, but they still deliver a defeat as shutdown looms

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy emerged with a spending cut plan to prevent a federal government shutdown by appeasing his hard-right flank, only to see it quickly collapse Thursday in a crushing defeat.