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US Supreme Court orders another look at how WA political maps are drawn
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for another redrawing of Washington state’s political maps. On t…
Pelosi doles out impeachment pens, a signing tradition
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi picked up pens lined up beside her and used them to sign a bit of her name on the impeachment articles against President Donald Trump. Then she handed each s…
Democratic impeachment managers will need some GOP help
WASHINGTON (AP) — The managers chosen to prosecute the impeachment case against President Donald Trump will make their case to all 100 senators. But to get the trial they want, they need just four Republicans.
Michigan lawmaker faces probe over comment to reporter
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker will be subject to a sexual harassment investigation for telling a young female reporter she could have “a lot of fun” with a group of high school boys visiting th…
'You called me a liar,' Warren told Sanders post-Iowa debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar before a national television audience during a tense, post-debate exchange in which she refused to shake his outstretched hand, accord…
Alaska pot board chair, a Dunleavy critic, being replaced
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The chairman of the board that regulates legal marijuana in Alaska, who also is a critic of Gov. Mike Dunleavy, said he was caught off guard by news that Dunleavy was replacing him.
Navy review backs planned expansion of Nevada bombing range
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Navy has concluded no significant environmental harm would come from its proposed tripling of the size of a Nevada bombing training range, a massive expansion opposed by neighboring tribe…
Buttigieg decision on police chief shadows presidential run
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Karen DePaepe had been waiting all day for a call back from Pete Buttigieg.
Senate takes over Trump’s impeachment after House handoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic procession across the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats carried the formal
'Impartial Justice'? What to watch in Trump's Senate trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The impeachment of President Donald Trump is the Senate's challenge now.
Alaska pot board chair, a Dunleavy critic, being replaced
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The chairman of the board that regulates legal marijuana in Alaska, who also is a critic of Gov. Mike Dunleavy, said he was caught off guard by news that Dunleavy was replacing him.
Giuliani associate: Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration…
Virginia House panel advances ERA for full floor vote
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia moved a step closer to ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment on Tuesday, even as the measure's future nationally remains in doubt.
Former Montana firefighter files discrimination complaint
KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — A former firefighter filed a complaint with the Montana Human Rights Network saying she was a victim of discrimination and was wrongfully terminated.
'You called me a liar,' Warren told Sanders post-Iowa debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar before a national television audience during a tense, post-debate exchange in which she refused to shake his outstretched hand, accord…
Michigan lawmaker faces probe over comment to reporter
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker will be subject to a sexual harassment investigation for telling a young female reporter she could have “a lot of fun” with a group of high school boys visiting th…