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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 balance competing demands before debate, 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…
Red-flag gun bill approaches crucial vote in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico state Senate began deliberations in preparation for a vote Friday on a red-flag gun bill that has been propelled by concerns about the 2019 mass shooting in nearby El Paso, Tex…
New Mexico Ethics Commission seeing no complaints -- for now
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's new Ethics Commission reported Friday it had received no complaints so far about ethical lapses and potential corruption involving public employees, contractors, lobbyists, and…
The Latest: Trump likes having Iowa, New Hampshire vote 1st
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Guatemalan family seeking asylum reunited after suing feds
BOSTON (AP) — A Guatemalan family seeking asylum has been reunited in Massachusetts after
Judge allows crime victims amendment to stay on ballot
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge on Friday rejected an attempt to remove from the April 7 ballot a constitutional amendment that will give crime victims in Wisconsin more rights.
NY to sue US over its ouster from trusted traveler programs
ALABNY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state will file a lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's decision to block New Yorkers from participating in “trusted traveler programs” in retribution for a new stat…
Lawmakers: Social issues grabbing 'lots of air' this session
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — There's one thing Republicans and Democrats in South Dakota agree on this legislative session: Social issues are getting a lot of attention.
Secret Service may leave Homeland Security, rejoin Treasury
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is throwing its support behind a plan to transfer the U.S. Secret Service back to the Treasury Department to better focus on the growing threat of online financial crimes.
Appeals court dismisses Democrats' lawsuit against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court in Washington on Friday dismissed one of several ongoing lawsuits charging that President Donald Trump has illegally profited off the presidency.
Iowa Dems extend deadline for candidates to seek review
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party extended until Monday a deadline originally set for midday Friday for presidential candidates to request a review of the results of the Iowa presidential caucuses f…
Aide who testified against Trump likely out at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The decorated soldier and White House aide who played a central role in the Democrats' impeachment case against President Donald Trump is expected to be pushed out of his job at the National Secur…
Sanders, Buttigieg seen as top targets in Dems' NH debate
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The Democratic Party's seven strongest presidential contenders are preparing for what could be the fiercest debate of the 2020 primary season as the race barrels ahead toward a series of con…
House passes Puerto Rico aid in face of Trump veto threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House on Friday passed a $20 billion-plus aid package for Puerto Rico, where a swarm of earthquakes last month set back the island territory's slow, troubled recovery fro…
Alaska ferry to remain out of service until end of February
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska state ferry that was previously scheduled to sail this week will remain out of service for the rest of the month.