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Dent leads Garcia in 13th District race
MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, maintained a commanding lead in the race for Position 1 in Was…
Column: Trump and golf were never a comfortable fit
Donald Trump was never a comfortable fit for golf.
Justices say women must obtain abortion pill in person
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ordered Tuesday that women must visit a doctor's office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic, though similar rules for other drug…
No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney to vote to impeach Trump, says there's "never been a greater betrayal" by a president
WASHINGTON (AP) — No. 3 House Republican Liz Cheney to vote to impeach Trump, says there's "never been a greater betrayal" by a president.
Slow return to normal for some Kansas schools, bars
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Students in Wichita are resuming in-person learning and some bars and restaurants in the Kansas City area are extending their hours as the bumpy COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues.
Top military leaders remind troops of limits of free speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid worry about renewed violence on Inauguration Day, the military's top leaders issued a written reminder to all service members Tuesday that the deadly insurrection at the Capitol last week was…
New Mexico Legislature seeks greater spending amid pandemic
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's state government would increase general fund spending by 4% and devote new resources to health care and public education amid the coronavirus pandemic, under a detailed budget pro…
Ohio gov. activates National Guard ahead of potential riots
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine activated 580 National Guard members Tuesday in preparation for what the FBI identified as massive armed protests planned in Columbus and every state capital in the count…
Poland's PM: Social media need anti-censorship regulations
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Tuesday that social media corporations should not censor views that they don’t share and called for new regulations that would govern the use of F…
Hogan forms announces legislative redistricting commission
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced a commission to draw legislative and congressional maps for the 2022 elections.
Wisconsin Senate approves COVID-19 relief package
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate overwhelmingly passed a scaled-down COVID-19 relief package Tuesday, drawing a pledge from Gov. Tony Evers that he would sign the measure if clears the Assembly. But that l…
Missouri Capitol boosts security as lawmakers cite concerns
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House approved new police powers for its security staff Tuesday, and extra law enforcement officers were called to help at the Capitol amid concerns that recent violence at t…
Edwards keeps same COVID-19 rules, urges work from home
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With an unrelenting
Military leaders decry Capitol violence, saying it goes against military values and law, in memo to forces
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military leaders decry Capitol violence, saying it goes against military values and law, in memo to forces.
Leftover court bid to block Biden win in Nevada is dismissed
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A leftover legal bid by a conservative former state lawmaker to block certification of Democratic President-elect Joe Biden's win in Nevada has been dismissed.
Oklahoma governor's staffer faces heat for 'body bags' tweet
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A new member of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s communications staff faced fierce criticism Tuesday for a tweet last week in which she praised a national Republican group for putting “House Democra…