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Judge upholds income tax ballot disclosure, sparks sponsor outrage
(The Center Square) – A Thurston County Superior Court judge on Friday upheld the government-drafted financial dis…
With just a few hours to go, SC Senate debate format changes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) —
US sees 'malign influence' in China-backed school program
The Trump administration on Friday encouraged U.S. schools and colleges to rethink their ties to the Confucius Institute, a program that brings Chinese language classes to America but, according to federal official…
Why won't White House say when Trump last tested negative?
WASHINGTON (AP) — It is a basic, crucial question and one the White House refuses to answer: When was President Donald Trump's last negative test for the coronavirus before he tested positive last week?
Montana coronavirus death toll rises to over 200
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana reported more than 700 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday and has topped 200 deaths since the pandemic began in mid-March. An increasing number of cases in the state's most popul…
Court upholds sentences for juveniles beyond life expectancy
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Friday that it's not unconstitutional for a juvenile criminal defendant convicted of multiple crimes to be sentenced to what amounts to an aggregate prison sentence be…
Michigan governor: `Domestic terrorists' targeted her
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that governors from both major political parties have reached out to share stories of extremism in their states since authorities revealed that a gro…
State takes over Houston's Harvey home repair program
HOUSTON (AP) — All Houston resident Alice Torres has wanted in the three years since Hurricane Harvey hit was to repair her family’s flood-damaged home so her 85-year-old mother can feel safe and settled again.
Ex-Hawaii residents in territories seek presidential voting
HONOLULU (AP) — Six former Hawaii residents who now live in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands want to be able to vote by absentee ballot for president.
Lithuania, Poland recall more diplomats from Belarus
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania and Poland announced Friday they were recalling some of their diplomats from Minsk, saying Belarus has demanded that they scale down their missions.
Vermont governor: Michigan plot shows 'words matter'
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Friday that the alleged plot foiled by law enforcement to kidnap his Michigan counterpart, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, shows why everyone needs to find a …
Biden, Harris dodge questions about Supreme Court expansion
PHOENIX (AP) — There are few topics that Joe Biden isn't willing to opine on — except the Supreme Court.
Trump: Justice Dept. had 'plenty of time' for Durham probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday piled more criticism on the status of the Justice Department's investigation into the origins of the Russia probe, after reports that Attorney General William Barr…
Board of elections in Ohio's largest county determines nearly 50,000 received inaccurate ballots for general election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Board of elections in Ohio's largest county determines nearly 50,000 received inaccurate ballots for general election.
Ohio county says nearly 50,000 voters received wrong ballots
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nearly 50,000 voters received incorrect absentee ballots in the county that is home to Ohio’s capital and largest city, elections officials said Friday as they promised corrected ballots would…
AP Explains: Transfer of power under 25th Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) — A week ago, President Donald Trump was diagnosed with the coronavirus, spent several days at Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment and evaluation, and has since