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Bashing governor in publicly funded campaign ads is OK in Connecticut legislative races, court rules

Bashing governor in publicly funded campaign ads is OK in Connecticut legislative races, court rules

HARTFORD, Conn.
Top U.S. drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

Top U.S. drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

In an isolated part of the U.S.
Taxpayer costs for profiling verdict over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns to reach $314M

Taxpayer costs for profiling verdict over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns to reach $314M

PHOENIX (AP) — Seven years after Joe Arpaio was ousted as sheriff of Arizona’s most populous county, taxpayers are still footing the bills from a racial profiling verdict over his signature immigration crackdowns – and those costs have been getting h
Nevada abortion-rights measure has enough signatures for November ballot, supporters say

Nevada abortion-rights measure has enough signatures for November ballot, supporters say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Abortion access advocates in Nevada said Monday that they have submitted almost twice the number of petition signatures needed to qualify a measure for the November ballot that would enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitu
Donald Trump's lawyers urge the judge to throw out his hush money case after prosecution rests

Donald Trump's lawyers urge the judge to throw out his hush money case after prosecution rests

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's lawyers on Monday pressed the judge overseeing his hush money trial to stop the case from going to the jury and throw out the charges after prosecutors concluded their presentation of evidence. Judge Juan M.
The Latest | Defense lawyers in Trump's hush money trial ask the judge to dismiss the case

The Latest | Defense lawyers in Trump's hush money trial ask the judge to dismiss the case

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's hush money trial entered its final stretch with the prosecution resting its case late Monday afternoon following the conclusion of star witness Michael Cohen 's testimony.
Trump Media and Technology Group posts more than $300 million net loss in first public quarter

Trump Media and Technology Group posts more than $300 million net loss in first public quarter

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Trump Media and Technology Group, the owner of former President Donald Trump's social networking site Truth Social , lost more than $300 million last quarter, according to its first earnings report as a publicly traded company .
Feds unveil national plan to tackle auto theft, including Criminal Code changes

Feds unveil national plan to tackle auto theft, including Criminal Code changes

Ramped-up intelligence sharing among police forces and a working group involving all levels of government are among the measures Ottawa unveiled Monday as part of a broader national strategy to combat auto theft.
Minnesota Uber and Lyft driver pay package beats deadline to win approval in Legislature

Minnesota Uber and Lyft driver pay package beats deadline to win approval in Legislature

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A plan to boost pay for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota that lawmakers believe would prevent the companies from leaving the market advanced in the state Legislature on Sunday before the midnight deadline.
Byelection date set for Winnipeg seat vacated by former Manitoba premier

Byelection date set for Winnipeg seat vacated by former Manitoba premier

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has set the date for a byelection to fill a seat left vacant by his predecessor.