Category Archives: Politics
Oklahoma Senate OKs ban on transgender girls in sports
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday gave final legislative approval to a bill that prevents transgender girls from playing on female sports teams. The
Willie Nelson, wife struggled to vote absentee in primary
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Even country music legend Willie Nelson found it hard to vote absentee in the March 1 primary under new Texas election laws, his wife said.
Report: Justice Thomas’ wife urged overturning 2020 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump's...
Two of Alberta premier’s caucus members urge him to quit to renew party
EDMONTON — Two of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s backbenchers say it's time for him to resign after last-minute changes to a party review of his leadership next month. Peter Guthrie and Jason Stephan joined other current and former United Conservative ...
Nebraska US Rep. Fortenberry found guilty in campaign probe
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was convicted Thursday on charges that he lied to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign from a foreign billionaire at a 2016 Los Angeles fundraiser.
Biden administration files 3rd lawsuit in Texas over voting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday filed a third lawsuit over voting rights in Texas, keeping America's biggest red state at the center of a fight over new and in many cases more restrictive election laws passed
Quebec Premier François Legault tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s feeling good
Quebec Premier François Legault says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Legault announced on social media he started to feel symptoms this afternoon and tested positive later in the day. The 64-year-old premier says he's feeling good and will work re...
Campaigns weigh strategy options if Ohio primary is delayed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After months of buildup, Ohio’s primary in May was supposed to usher in a busier phase of the political season, when voters would begin lining up behind party winners in fall races for control of Congress,
US judge issues 2nd contempt order for Mississippi jail
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has issued a second contempt order over poor conditions at a county jail in Mississippi, where court monitors found staff members are afraid to work in a housing unit controlled by gangs of
Convoy protest was a national security threat, Ontario police boss says
OTTAWA — Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique said national security threat was identified as part of the so-called freedom convoy in Ottawa. Carrique said the province's intelligence bureau identified a threat associated with the len...
