Politics

Biden's legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn't translate into political support

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Sitting in the Oval Office behind the iconic Resolute desk in 2022, an animated President Joe Biden described the challenge of leading a psychologically traumatized nation. The United States had endured a life-altering pandemic.

Jul 21, 2024 6:10 PM Read more >

Here's the letter that Biden wrote to say he would no longer seek reelection

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� President Joe Biden on Sunday posted a letter to social media announcing that he would no longer seek reelection.

Jul 21, 2024 1:58 PM Read more >

What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might work

ATLANTA (AP) 鈥� With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris , Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.

Jul 21, 2024 12:52 PM Read more >

The Secret Service acknowledges denying some past requests by Trump's campaign for tighter security

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Jul 21, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Uproar over Biden's campaign shows no signs of abating. Manchin is latest to call for a new nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� The uproar over President Joe Biden's reelection bid showed no signs of abating Sunday with a fifth senator urging him to withdraw from the race and let Democrats hold an 鈥渙pen process鈥� for a new nominee .

Jul 21, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Secret Service chief noted a 'zero fail mission.' After Trump rally, she's facing calls to resign

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� When Kimberly Cheatle led the Secret Service's operations to safeguard the American president and other dignitaries, she said she would talk to agents in training about the 鈥渁wesome responsibility鈥� of their job.

Jul 21, 2024 10:14 AM Read more >

Canadian athletes have mixed feelings over Russians competing in Paris

A complex issue evokes complex feelings among Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes bound for Paris.

Jul 21, 2024 10:04 AM Read more >

'Not OK': Closing only pool in Ontario town points to growing climate challenge

CLINTON, Ont. _ Randy Marriage was a regular at his hometown's only pool when he was growing up, cooling off with friends on summer days. His grandchildren won't have the same chance.

Jul 21, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Behind Biden's asylum halt: Migrants must say if they fear deportation, not wait to be asked

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) 鈥� Posters inside a complex of giant, white tents tell migrants in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Hindi they should tell an officer if they fear being deported and 鈥測our claim will be heard.

Jul 20, 2024 10:56 PM Read more >

With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals

MILWAUKEE (AP) 鈥� Downtown Milwaukee turned red last week as thousands of Republican National Convention delegates and other party stalwarts gathered in Wisconsin's largest Democratic stronghold to formally rally behind Donald Trump as their candidate

Jul 20, 2024 10:36 PM Read more >