Politics

GOP Rep. Christopher Collins of New York charged with insider trading

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of western New York state has been indicted on charges that he used inside information about a biotechnology company to make illicit stock trades.

Kansas Democrats pick Sharice Davids, a Native American and gay nominee, for House race

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Sharice Davids shattered the mold for a congressional primary winner from ruby red Kansas on Wednesday, becoming the state's first Native American and gay nominee for Congress.

Rashida Tlaib wins John Conyers' seat, likely to become first Muslim woman to join Congress

By Corey Williams, Associated Press

No Republicans or third-party candidates ran in Tuesday's District 13 primary race, meaning Tlaib is set to win the seat in November's election and begin serving a full two-year term in January.

Ferguson councilman ousts prosecutor Bob McCulloch in primary

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

A seven-term prosecuting attorney in St. Louis County who gained national attention in his handling of the investigation of the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson lost a primary challenge Tuesday to a black Ferguson councilman, according to…

U.S. braces for possible cyberattacks after Iran sanctions

By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press

U.S. intelligence agencies have singled out Iran as one of the main foreign cyber threats facing America, along with Russia, China and North Korea.

In victory for unions, Missouri voters reject right-to-work law

By Associated Press

Missouri voters have rejected a right-to-work law banning mandatory union fees in workplace contracts.

News Wrap: Thousands desperate for quake aid in Indonesia

In our news wrap Tuesday, rescuers in Indonesia pulled another survivors from ruins left by Sunday's powerful earthquake. Oxfam estimates more than 20,000 are in need of shelter as thousands more camp out in the open. Also, President Trump fired…

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As Rick Gates details Manafort's alleged financial crimes, defense tries to erode his credibility

Rick Gates, the key witness in the trial of President Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, took the stand again Tuesday to face tough questions from Manafort’s legal team. As Gates offered detailed testimony about Manafort's alleged financial crimes, the…

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Live Washington primary election results: House and Senate races

By Associated Press

Republican Susan Hutchison won a top-two finish in Washington's primary, setting her up for a longshot bid to unseat the Democratic incumbent, Sen. Maria Cantwell, who is seeking a fourth term.

Live Missouri primary election results: House, Senate races

By Associated Press

Missouri voters will cast their ballots in nine congressional primary races Tuesday, including a Senate primary that will shape one of the country’s most competitive races in November. See live results here.