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Ex-NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and 3 other Pennsylvania men face charges stemming from Capitol riot

Ex-NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and 3 other Pennsylvania men face charges stemming from Capitol riot

Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott, his adult son and two other Pennsylvania men are facing felony charges stemming from confrontations with police during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol.
Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primary

Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primary

Whether to count more than 1,900 mail ballots cast in one New Jersey county will be up to a judge after their envelopes were unsealed prematurely and members of the local election board deadlocked on how to proceed. Superior Court Judge Michael J.
Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

QUÉBEC — Quebec's legislature adopted a law Thursday that includes fines up to $1,500 for anyone who intimidates or harasses a politician, despite criticism that the legislation could threaten free speech.
US antitrust enforcers will investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI

US antitrust enforcers will investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI

U.S. antitrust enforcers have decided to investigate the roles Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI have played in the artificial intelligence boom , according to people familiar with the pending actions.
Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictions

Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictions

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The head of the U.S.
The ACLU is making plans to fight Trump's promises of immigrant raids and mass deportations

The ACLU is making plans to fight Trump's promises of immigrant raids and mass deportations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed legal challenges against former President Donald Trump 's administration more than 400 times during his time in the White House, helping to halt an array of policies, including separating imm
North Carolina Republicans seek fall referendum on citizen-only voting in constitution

North Carolina Republicans seek fall referendum on citizen-only voting in constitution

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a move that could boost fall turnout among conservatives, North Carolina Republican legislators advanced a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday to make it clear that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state.
Sen. Bob Menendez's wife is excused from court after cancer surgery

Sen. Bob Menendez's wife is excused from court after cancer surgery

NEW YORK (AP) — The wife of Sen. Bob Menendez was excused Wednesday from appearing in court next week after her lawyer said she’s experiencing intense and chronic pain after surgery to treat cancer.
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal charges

Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal charges

LACONIA, N.H.
Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting efforts

Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting efforts

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump 's campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks, according to two people familiar with t
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