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Senators call for Supreme Court to follow ethics code like other branches of government

Senators call for Supreme Court to follow ethics code like other branches of government

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, responding to Associated Press investigative stories on the Supreme Court, said Tuesday it was time for the justices to bring their conduct in line with the ethical standards of other branches of govern
Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren't viable. His GOP rivals won't say if they agree

NEW YORK (AP) — In a Republican presidential field full of candidates opposed to abortion rights, Mike Pence stands out in his embrace of the cause.
Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign on Friday

Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign on Friday

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon special session Tuesday that continued late into the night. Gov.
More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell was dealing with doctor's appointments for her ailing mother when she got a call from the Canada Revenue Agency seeking information to verify her eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.

Budget troubles won't change California Gov. Gavin Newsom's goals for 2nd term, he tells AP

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Throughout the various crises in California Gov.
'Long days ahead,' says Eby as B.C.'s wildfire evacuation orders and alerts climb

'Long days ahead,' says Eby as B.C.'s wildfire evacuation orders and alerts climb

Escalating wildfires and worsening drought across British Columbia signal challenging times ahead, with the province and nation facing the worst fire season in 100 years, said Premier David Eby.
NATO chief says no timetable set for Ukraine's membership; Zelenskyy calls that ‘absurd’

NATO chief says no timetable set for Ukraine's membership; Zelenskyy calls that ‘absurd’

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — NATO leaders said Tuesday that they would allow Ukraine to join the alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met” — a pronouncement that came just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted the organization’s fa
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor's staff prodded colleges and libraries to buy her books

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor's staff prodded colleges and libraries to buy her books

WASHINGTON (AP) — For colleges and libraries seeking a boldfaced name for a guest lecturer, few come bigger than Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court justice who rose from poverty in the Bronx to the nation’s highest court.
Virginia Republicans roll out early and absentee voting push ahead of legislative elections

Virginia Republicans roll out early and absentee voting push ahead of legislative elections

RICHMOND, Va.
Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown mounts 2nd bid for US Senate in Nevada after losing GOP primary in 2022

Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown mounts 2nd bid for US Senate in Nevada after losing GOP primary in 2022

SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown made his long-awaited U.S.