Politics

Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo

OTTAWA 鈥� Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consul general in New York.

Aug 16, 2024 10:13 AM Read more >

Harris has offered a string of new economic proposals. Here's a closer look at what's in them

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Vice President Kamala Harris is out with a string of new economic proposals focused on food prices, taxes, housing and medical costs that she says will empower the middle class.

Aug 16, 2024 9:41 AM Read more >

$What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them$

What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� As California鈥檚 attorney general, Kamala Harris successfully defended the death penalty in court, despite her past crusade against it.

Aug 16, 2024 9:06 AM Read more >

They look like - and link to - real news articles. But they're actually ads from the Harris campaign

If you're not looking too closely, some recent Kamala Harris ads may give the false impression that some leading news organizations are taking sides in the campaign for president.

Aug 16, 2024 7:53 AM Read more >

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wyoming's state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Wyoming has been among the most conservative states in the county, and voters on Tuesday will select the Republican candidates who will advance to November鈥檚 general election for federal and state legislative offices.

Aug 16, 2024 6:29 AM Read more >

Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� The "Squad,鈥� a group of progressive lawmakers in the House, is set to shrink next year after two members suffered primary defeats this election cycle following an unprecedented deluge of special interest spending.

Aug 16, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Praise for Hungary and people having more children: Takeaways from Vance's statements on birth rates

One of the catchphrases of this election came from a moment three years ago when Donald Trump鈥檚 running mate JD Vance mocked Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats he accused of being anti-family and called them 鈥渃hildless cat ladies.

Aug 15, 2024 10:50 PM Read more >

$What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them$

What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� As California鈥檚 attorney general, Kamala Harris successfully defended the death penalty in court, despite her past crusade against it.

Aug 15, 2024 10:43 PM Read more >

Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births

MIAMI (AP) 鈥� Five summers ago, Donald Trump鈥檚 running mate JD Vance 鈥� then a 34-year-old memoirist and father of a 2-year-old boy 鈥� took the stage at a conservative conference and tackled an issue that would become a core part of his political brand:

Aug 15, 2024 10:39 PM Read more >

Artists who object to Trump using their songs from Celine Dion and Isaac Hayes' estate: How it works

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Pop powerhouses, American classics, British artists and the estates of deceased legends 鈥� many musicians have objected to Donald Trump using their songs at campaign events.

Aug 15, 2024 9:56 PM Read more >