Politics

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in the pivotal swing state of Wisconsin and three Northeastern states will have a chance to indicate their support or opposition to their parties’ presumptive nominees in presidential primaries Tuesday.

Mar 29, 2024 4:48 AM Read more >

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's presidential primaries and ballot questions

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will compete Tuesday in the Wisconsin presidential primaries , a contest that’s now less about winning delegates and more about carrying the pivotal state in November.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi's US House primary runoff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republicans will compete on Tuesday for the right to challenge 16-term Democratic incumbent Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.

Mar 29, 2024 4:32 AM Read more >

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' state house primary runoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in three Arkansas state House districts will return to the polls Tuesday to complete some unfinished business from the March 5 primaries, including one race in which Republican Gov.

Mar 29, 2024 4:05 AM Read more >

Half of Canadians support TikTok ban, with U.S. concerns 'trickling' north: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll indicates 51 per cent of Canadians support banning the social media app TikTok, after a U.S. bill aiming to do just that passed in the House of Representatives.

Mar 29, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

Republican panel's selection to be Rep. Buck's likely replacement is a saving grace for Boebert

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado Republican panel made a surprising decision Thursday night, choosing a former mayor, Greg Lopez, to be U.S. Rep. Ken Buck's likely replacement until the November general election, a saving grace for Rep.

Mar 28, 2024 11:48 PM Read more >

Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts.

Mar 28, 2024 10:52 PM Read more >

Sports betting won't be legal in Georgia after lawmakers couldn't agree on how to spend taxes

ATLANTA (AP) — An effort to authorize sports betting in Georgia has failed for another year, after lawmakers couldn't agree on how to spend money collected on taxes.

Mar 28, 2024 10:02 PM Read more >

Georgia lawmakers approve new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers on Thursday approved new rules for challenging voters and qualifying for the state's presidential ballot that could impact the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state.

Mar 28, 2024 9:36 PM Read more >

Chicago plans to move migrants to other shelters and reopen park buildings for the summer

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago plans to close five shelters for migrants in the coming weeks and move nearly 800 people, including families, in order to reopen park district buildings hosting popular summer camps, athletic contests and other community events

Mar 28, 2024 9:14 PM Read more >