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Ballot processing continues as certification approaches
EPHRATA — Election officials in Grant and Adams counties are nearing the finish line of the 2026 general election,…
Grand Canyon outlines lethal removal of bison from North Rim
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Skilled shooters will get the first opportunity next fall to help reduce the herd of bison roaming the far northern reaches of Grand Canyon National Park.
Biden says 'we shouldn't have debate' next week if Trump still has coronavirus
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Biden says 'we shouldn't have debate' next week if Trump still has coronavirus.
State appeals to Alaska Supreme Court in ballot witness case
The state is asking the Alaska Supreme Court to reverse a decision that seeks to eliminate witness requirements for absentee ballots.
Supreme Court turns away Republican appeal on ranked voting
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a last-ditch effort by the Maine Republican Party to stop ranked choice voting from being used for the first time in the state's presidential con…
The Latest: Top Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's health after his COVID-19 diagnosis, and that of other White House aides, officials (all times local):
Administration official: Top White House aide Stephen Miller tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Administration official: Top White House aide Stephen Miller tests positive for coronavirus.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's faulty claims on flu and coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is back to making false comparisons between COVID-19 and the flu, contradicting science and even himself.
Court won't block Montana counties from mailing ballots
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday denied a request for an emergency injunction to block most Montana counties from mailing ballots to active voters.
Judges nixes GOP bid to stop New Jersey mail-in ballots
A federal judge in New Jersey declined on Tuesday to grant a preliminary injunction sought by the Trump campaign to stop New Jersey’s mail-in ballot program.
Whistleblower who alleged White House virus failures resigns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A high-ranking government whistleblower who alleges the Trump administration fumbled its coronavirus response resigned Tuesday, saying he has been forced out.
Delaware judge asked to allow counting of late mail ballots
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The Delaware League of Women Voters is asking a judge to override state election law and allow absentee and mail-in ballots received after the state-mandated deadline in November’s election to be…
Democrats ask if more material omitted from Barrett response
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are calling on the Justice Department to provide any missing materials from a questionnaire completed by Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
Facebook says it will ban groups that openly support QAnon
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) —
National security advisor: Russia must stay out of election
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien said Tuesday the United States will not tolerate any election interference from foreign countries.
Court: Wisconsin Republicans have standing in absentee case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican legislators have the legal standing to appeal a federal ruling extending the deadline for counting absentee ballots in the presidential battleground state of Wisconsin, the state's c…