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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,…
Debate set in McConnell-McGrath Senate race in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky voters will get a chance to compare Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath in the give-and-take of a televised debate.
Eric Trump slated to talk with NY investigators via video
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s son Eric is scheduled to speak via video on Monday with New York state investigators probing his family’s business practices, according to court papers filed Friday.
In video before hospital trip, Trump says, 'I think I'm doing very well,' going 'to make sure that things work out'
WASHINGTON (AP) — In video before hospital trip, Trump says, 'I think I'm doing very well,' going 'to make sure that things work out.'
Rik Mehta, Joe Piscopo say Trump looked normal at fundraiser
Comedian Joe Piscopo and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rik Mehta both told The Associated Press on Friday that President Donald Trump seemed completely normal at his Thursday night fundraiser in New Jersey, goin…
Defunct corporations fined over Montana campaign violations
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge has entered a $1.76 million judgement against two now-defunct corporations that were found to have made illegal contributions to more than a dozen Republican candidates seeking …
Analysts say economics are missing from pandemic planning
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico authorities are risking a public backlash and missed opportunities by not conducting a more thorough economic analysis of pandemic-related health restrictions, state and independent…
Trump in public for first time since COVID-19 diagnosis, gives thumbs-up boarding helicopter to military hospital
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump in public for first time since COVID-19 diagnosis, gives thumbs-up boarding helicopter to military hospital.
Three congressmen who joined Trump in Minnesota test clear
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three Minnesota congressmen and a U.S. Senate candidate who flew on Air Force One with President Donald Trump shortly before
The Latest: AP source: Biden campaign taking down attack ads
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump
Wisconsin absentee ballot case shifts to state Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to essentially determine whether the Republican-controlled Legislature has standing to challenge
Lankford quarantining after colleague contracts COVID-19
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma said Friday that he was quarantining after meeting with a Utah senator who tested positive for COVID-19.
Another judge steps away from stalled Guantanamo 9/11 trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Another military judge has stepped down from the Sept. 11 war crimes tribunal at the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a further blow to an already long-stalled case.
Michigan Supreme Court: Governor exceeded powers during coronavirus pandemic
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Supreme Court: Governor exceeded powers during coronavirus pandemic.
New Mexico activists to hold rally on 'Vanessa Guillen Act'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico activists are scheduled to hold a rally to support a proposal that would change how active duty service members file sexual harassment and assault claims.
White House: Trump to travel to military hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis, remain for 'few days' on advice of doctors
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: Trump to travel to military hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis, remain for 'few days' on advice of doctors.