Politics

One year after the anti-abortion ruling, the White House keeps a spotlight on the issue

WASHINGTON (AP) — One year ago, Democrats suffered one of the most stinging political defeats in recent history as the Supreme Court, which had been methodically stocked with conservative appointees, eliminated the nationwide right to abortion.

Jun 22, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Government benefits helped lower-income households afford rising cost of living: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says lower-income households maintained their purchasing power despite high inflation with help from government benefits.

Jun 22, 2023 8:35 AM Read more >

Shifting S. Africa coal plant for clean energy needs millions in loans. Experts say that's a problem

MIDDELBURG, South Africa (AP) — Plumes of heat-trapping pollutants last billowed from the giant stacks of Komati Power Station in October, when the coal-fired plant that fed South Africa’s hungry electrical grid for more than half a century was shut

Jun 22, 2023 8:20 AM Read more >

A year after fall of Roe, 25 million women live in states with abortion bans or tighter restrictions

One year ago Saturday, the U.S. Supreme Court rescinded a five-decade-old right to abortion, prompting a seismic shift in debates about politics, values, freedom and fairness.

Jun 22, 2023 8:06 AM Read more >

UPEI board chair resigns after report of toxic culture, says new leadership is needed

CHARLOTTETOWN — The chair of University of Prince Edward Island’s board of governors has stepped down following a report that describes a toxic culture of harassment and racism at the school.

Jun 22, 2023 7:52 AM Read more >

Kenya's new tax package angers some backers of president who once vowed to reduce cost of living

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyans are preparing for tough times after lawmakers approved tax increases that are even unpopular with supporters of the president who once vowed to reduce the cost of living.

Jun 22, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Diverse Republican presidential primary field sees an opening in 2024 with voters of color

CHICAGO (AP) — Race has emerged as a central issue — and a delicate one — in the 2024 presidential contest as the GOP's primary field features six candidates of color, making it the party's most racially diverse ever.

Jun 22, 2023 7:42 AM Read more >

A year after fall of Roe, 25 million women live in states with abortion bans or tighter restrictions

One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court rescinded a five-decade-old right to abortion, prompting a seismic shift in debates about politics, values, freedom and fairness.

Jun 22, 2023 6:50 AM Read more >

Ex-Texas congressman Will Hurd calls Trump a 'failed politician' as he launches GOP presidential run

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a onetime CIA officer and fierce critic of Donald Trump, announced Thursday that he's running for president, hoping to build momentum as a more moderate alternative to the Republican front-runner

Jun 22, 2023 6:42 AM Read more >

Turkey's central bank sharply raises interest rates. That could signal an economic turnaround

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's central bank delivered a large interest rate hike Thursday, signaling a shift toward more conventional economic policies to counter sky-high inflation following criticism that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s approach h

Jun 22, 2023 5:49 AM Read more >