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AP Election Brief | What to expect in Virginia's election for control of the state legislature

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Virginia's election for control of the state legislature

WASHINGTON (AP) — Although his name won't appear on the ballot, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin looms large over Tuesday's general election in Virginia.
Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza

Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza .
Alberta premier promises to protect parents' rights during speech to UCP convention

Alberta premier promises to protect parents' rights during speech to UCP convention

CALGARY — Premier Danielle Smith, in a speech to her party delegates, promised to fight the feds and build Alberta, but got the loudest applause when she promised to keep parents in control of their child’s education.
Poilievre praises Saskatchewan Party for its role in fighting feds on carbon tax

Poilievre praises Saskatchewan Party for its role in fighting feds on carbon tax

REGINA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made his pitch to Saskatchewan conservatives on Saturday, pledging better relations with Western Canada should he become the next prime minister.
Donald Trump's strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'

Donald Trump's strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — A booth at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit made swift business of Donald Trump merchandise on Saturday, selling everything from socks to bathtub rubber ducks that paid tribute to the former president.
War in the Middle East upends the dynamics of 2024 House Democratic primaries

War in the Middle East upends the dynamics of 2024 House Democratic primaries

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Most members of Congress have stood firmly behind Israel since the Hamas attack last month , but not Cori Bush.
Her daughter was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting. Now she's running for mayor of Uvalde

Her daughter was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting. Now she's running for mayor of Uvalde

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — On a sticky Texas morning, Kimberly Mata-Rubio is lacing up her running shoes ahead of two races she is running in Uvalde in tribute to her daughter Lexi , who was killed in the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting .
During strike talks, Biden worked to build ties to the UAW's leader. They have yet to fully pay off

During strike talks, Biden worked to build ties to the UAW's leader. They have yet to fully pay off

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden called the head of the United Auto Workers union to congratulate him this past week on getting a new contract with General Motors and to wish him a happy 55th birthday — a sign of how the relationship had evolved
Haley and Ramaswamy show the rising political power of Indian Americans even as they feud in debates

Haley and Ramaswamy show the rising political power of Indian Americans even as they feud in debates

The tension between Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy was hard to miss when they last met on a debate stage. “Every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber for what you say,” Haley told Ramaswamy.
Gov. Youngkin aims for a GOP sweep in Virginia's legislative elections. Democrats have other ideas

Gov. Youngkin aims for a GOP sweep in Virginia's legislative elections. Democrats have other ideas

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In a closing message to voters in this year's closely watched Virginia legislative elections , Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin ticks off accomplishments from the first half of his term.