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4th District candidates talk affordability, ag and healthcare
RICHLAND — Rising costs, agricultural challenges and concerns about the future of rural healthcare dominated discu…
Candidates take a deep breath before debate, NH primary
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The final stretch before the New Hampshire primary is typically a frenetic period for White House hopefuls eager to make their mark early in the nomination process. But four days away from t…
Iowa Democrats to undergo independent review of caucus chaos
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price, under immense pressure following the state's presidential caucus debacle, said Friday that an independent review will determine what caused the pro…
'Serious discussions' about DNC changes, top Democrat says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Democrat in Congress said Friday the party's future under Tom Perez is under scrutiny amid
New Mexico Senate endorses red-flag gun bill
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico state Senate on Friday endorsed a red-flag gun bill that has been prompted by concerns about a mass shooting last year in El Paso, Texas, and suicide prevention efforts.
Nevada union warns members of Sanders, Warren health plans
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's most influential union is sending a subtle message to its members discouraging support for Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren over their health care stances even though the union has not …
Environmentalists drop lawsuit over federal oil, gas leases
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — An agreement to drop a lawsuit over federal oil and gas leases in eastern Arizona won't do much to stop companies from exploring for helium in the region.
ACLU criticizes conviction of black Minnesota teen
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota called Friday for an investigation into the conviction of a black teenager who is serving life in prison, after The Associated Press uncovered seri…
Kansas GOP lawmakers fail in anti-abortion amendment effort
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kansas on Friday failed to get
Thorny issues in play as Minnesota legislative session loons
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers are getting set to open their 2020 legislative session, with Democrats and Republicans uneasily sharing power and another high-stakes election only months away.
Louisiana governor seeks millions in new education spending
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration Friday proposed a $32 billion Louisiana budget for next year that pours millions of new dollars into education and keeps most other government programs …
Targeting Sanders, Buttigieg in big New Hampshire debate
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Fueled by a growing sense of urgency, the Democrats' leading presidential contenders planned to embrace more aggressive tactics in Friday night's debate as the 2020 primary season roared int…
Trump airs impeachment gripes while pushing economic agenda
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump came to North Carolina on Friday to showcase a new economic revitalization program, but he quickly took a verbal detour to reprise complaints about his impeachment by t…
AP FACT CHECK: Ripping up copy of Trump's speech not illegal
WASHINGTON (AP) — There's no disputing that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi caused quite a stir when she tore up her copy of President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech at the end of his address. Pelosi said she …
Biden shuffles campaign leadership after 4th-place finish
Joe Biden is reorganizing his top presidential campaign leadership after a fourth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses, elevating Anita Dunn to a role that effectively puts her in charge of his third White House bid.
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