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State Supreme Courts have become an electoral battleground. But some states choose a different path

State Supreme Courts have become an electoral battleground. But some states choose a different path

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court drew $100 million in campaign spending, attack ads and the attention of President Donald Trump and close ally Elon Musk . While its spending set a record for a U.S.
'Tree police': Quebec town charges $200 fee for homeowners with treeless yards

'Tree police': Quebec town charges $200 fee for homeowners with treeless yards

MONTREAL — In the town of St-Amable, Que., it's plant or pay up.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Hands Off Protests

PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Hands Off Protests

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Storms tore up two of America's most iconic trails. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs

Storms tore up two of America's most iconic trails. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs

CAMPO, Calif. (AP) — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet them at the start and lay bare the difficulties ahead.
Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors

Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors

OTTAWA — The Conservative and Liberal leaders are promising measures to bolster Canada's economy in the face of the trade war with the U.S., as the NDP pledges to make sure more Canadians have access to a family doctor.
Angry protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies

Angry protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies

Crowds of people angry about the way President Donald Trump is running the country marched and rallied in scores of American cities Saturday in the biggest day of demonstrations yet by an opposition movement trying to regain its momentum after the sh
Trump goes all in with bet that the heavy price of tariffs will pay off for Americans

Trump goes all in with bet that the heavy price of tariffs will pay off for Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Not even 24 hours after his party lost a key Wisconsin race and underperformed in Florida , President Donald Trump followed the playbook that has defined his political career: He doubled down.
'This has got to be a moment in America,' Cory Booker tells 1st town hall since record speech

'This has got to be a moment in America,' Cory Booker tells 1st town hall since record speech

PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Sen.
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to limit future liabilities amid thousands of claims of sexual abuse

Maryland lawmakers pass bill to limit future liabilities amid thousands of claims of sexual abuse

ANNAPOLIS, Md.
Judge awards $6.6 million to whistleblowers who reported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to FBI

Judge awards $6.6 million to whistleblowers who reported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to FBI

A district court judge on Friday awarded more than $6 million combined to four whistleblowers in their lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who were fired shortly after they reported him to the FBI.