Category Archives: Politics
Gross, Coghill say they plan to run for Alaska US House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A former state lawmaker and an orthopedic surgeon each announced plans Monday to run for Alaska's U.S. House seat following the death of Republican Rep. Don Young.
‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Monday that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, a policy that has drawn intense national scrutiny from critics w...
FDA skeptical of benefits from experimental ALS drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators issued a negative review Monday of a closely watched experimental drug for the debilitating illness known as Lou Gehrig's disease, after months of lobbying by patient advocates urging approval.
Judge: Trump likely committed crimes related to election
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday asserted it is “more likely than not” that former President Donald Trump committed crimes in his attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election, ruling to order the release of more
N.B. man injured in Russian attack in Ukraine returns home, warns against fighting
FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick man who was injured when Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian military base two weeks ago has returned home and is warning foreign fighters to stay away from the war. Twenty-four-year-old Hunter Francis of the Eel Ground
Michael Flynn’s onetime business partner to have new trial
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a new trial for a onetime business partner of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn accused of acting as an unregistered agent of the Turkish government.
Maryland lawmakers to vote on new congressional map
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers who produced the first congressional map drawn by Democrats to be struck down this redistricting cycle will vote on a new map this week, leading lawmakers announced Monday.
New emissions plan coming this week more specific than ever, Guilbeault says
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will show Canadians this week how many greenhouse gas emissions every polluting sector in the country will have to cut if Canada is to hit its latest climate target by the end of the
Nova Scotia announces $22 million to help build affordable units in Halifax area
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s housing minister is announcing $21.8 million to help create 373 new affordable housing units in the Halifax area. John Lohr said today the funding is in the form of a forgivable loan to real estate company Clayton
Quebec reports an increase in COVID-related hospitalizations, with one more death
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting one more death today attributed to COVID-19 and a 27-patient increase in hospitalizations. Health authorities say 1,115 people are hospitalized with the disease after 92 patients were admitted and 65 left hospital. There...
