Politics

European leaders will discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit amid worry about Trump

WOODSTOCK, England (AP) 鈥� Leaders from across Europe gather at an English country mansion on Thursday for a summit clouded by worries about whether the United States would remain a reliable ally if Donald Trump secures a second presidency.

Jul 18, 2024 1:15 AM Read more >

JD Vance introduces himself as Trump's running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt

MILWAUKEE (AP) 鈥� JD Vance introduced himself to a national audience Wednesday after being chosen as Donald Trump鈥檚 running mate, sharing the story of his hardscrabble upbringing and making the case that his party best understands the challenges facin

Jul 17, 2024 10:28 PM Read more >

FACT FOCUS: Trump, in Republican convention video, alludes to false claim 2020 election was stolen

DONALD TRUMP, alluding that the 2020 vote was stolen: 鈥淲hether you vote early, absentee, by mail or in person, we are going to protect the vote. That鈥檚 the most important thing we have to do is protect the vote.

Jul 17, 2024 10:25 PM Read more >

Uncertainty is the winner and incumbents the losers so far in a year of high-stakes global elections

LONDON (AP) 鈥� Discontented, economically squeezed voters have turned against sitting governments on both right and left during many of the dozens of elections held this year, as global power blocs shift and political certainties crumble.

Jul 17, 2024 10:24 PM Read more >

Rural Nevada judge who once ran for state treasurer indicted on federal fraud charges

LAS VEGAS (AP) 鈥� A Nevada justice of the peace who ran unsuccessfully for state treasurer in 2022 has been indicted on federal charges alleging she used money donated for a memorial to slain police officers for political campaign costs, rent and her

Jul 17, 2024 10:04 PM Read more >

Republican National Convention focuses on foreign policy

MILWAUKEE 鈥� Republicans criticized U.S. President Joe Biden's record on foreign policy at the national convention in Milwaukee, as many party faithful called for America to step back from its contributions to the world.

Jul 17, 2024 9:24 PM Read more >

What would make Joe Biden drop out of the presidential race? Here are the four reasons he's cited

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� President Joe Biden has made it clear basically any which way you ask him: he's definitely, assuredly, 鈥渙ne thousand percent鈥� staying in the presidential race.

Jul 17, 2024 9:12 PM Read more >

Heavily armed security boats patrol winding Milwaukee River during GOP convention

MILWAUKEE (AP) 鈥� Instead of kayakers and tour boats, the summertime scene on the Milwaukee River has taken on a solemn tone this week during the Republican National Convention : Around-the-clock patrol boats, some with heavily armed officers.

Jul 17, 2024 8:05 PM Read more >

Prominent Democrat Schiff calls for Biden to withdraw, but party aims to nominate before convention

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� California Rep.

Jul 17, 2024 7:46 PM Read more >

US judge dismisses Republican challenge over counting of post-Election Day mail ballots in Nevada

RENO, Nev. (AP) 鈥� A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by national and state Republicans that sought to bar Nevada from counting mail ballots received after Election Day.

Jul 17, 2024 7:35 PM Read more >