AP News Guide: A look at Tennessee's Aug. 6 primary races

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The heated race to become the Republican nominee for an open U.S. Senate seat tops Tennessee's primary election Thursday, as well as contested challenges in a handful of U.S. House and legis…

Payday lending measure qualifies for 2020 Nebraska ballot

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A proposal to cap the interest rates that payday lenders can charge in Nebraska has qualified for the November general election ballot, Secretary of State Bob Evnen said Wednesday.

Bush latest Ferguson protester with political success

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Cori Bush earned a reputation as a fierce activist on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri. Come January, she’ll almost certainly be representing the St. Louis suburb in Congress, making her the m…

Federal report accuses Georgia congressman of misusing funds

ATLANTA (AP) — A U.S. House of Representatives report concludes that a Georgia congressman used campaign funds to pay for membership, green fees and meals at two exclusive golf courses.

Progressives say primary wins latest sign of momentum shift

CHICAGO (AP) — Progressive Democrats celebrated two primary victories Wednesday, claiming the protests over George Floyd’s death and a renewed focus on racial and economic justice have given their candidates new mo…

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Trump lauds Arizona as success of virus 'embers' strategy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump lauded Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at the White House on Wednesday, as he pointed to the state as a model for the nation for handling “embers" of the coronavirus.

Nevada county bans housing discrimination based on income

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Clark County Commission has unanimously passed an emergency ordinance that makes it illegal for landlords to discriminate based on income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump's Ukraine envoy pick says he'll flag election meddling

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next U.S. ambassador to Ukraine says he will not meet Americans with overtly partisan political agendas if he is confirmed to the post and will report an…

Judge hears legal challenge of Louisiana virus regulations

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration Wednesday was defending Louisiana's statewide mask mandate and bar restrictions enacted to combat the coronavirus outbreak, as a state district judge co…

NJ's high court weighs law authorizing $10B in debt

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's Supreme Court on Wednesday wrestled with whether a new state law letting the governor borrow nearly $10 billion to close budget gaps brought on by the coronavirus pandemic passes c…

With primary over, attention shifts to Michigan's fall races

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — With the primary complete, Michigan candidates on Wednesday quickly turned their focus to November — when voters in the presidential battleground will also decide a competitive U.S. Senate rac…

Road tax fails in 110-110 tie in western Michigan township

NORTH PLAINS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A tax proposed to repair roads in a western Michigan township ended up in an election tie.

Nebraska advances new 2nd trimester abortion restrictions

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A proposal to outlaw a second-trimester abortion procedure cleared a major hurdle Wednesday in the Nebraska Legislature, a signal that it's likely to pass in the final days of this year's sessi…

Judge unsure if virus requires changes to Wisconsin election

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday questioned whether it would be right to order an easing of Wisconsin's absentee voting regulations ahead of the November presidential election, saying the coronavir…