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Democratic base's anger puts some party leaders on shaky ground

Democratic base's anger puts some party leaders on shaky ground

PHOENIX (AP) — The Democratic base is angry. Not just at President Donald Trump , Elon Musk and the “Make America Great Again” movement. Rank-and-file Democrats are mad at their own leaders and increasingly agitating to replace them.
Musk-funded political group spends big and goes door to door in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Musk-funded political group spends big and goes door to door in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday's outcome.
Trump is stronger on immigration and weaker on trade, an AP-NORC poll finds

Trump is stronger on immigration and weaker on trade, an AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration remains a strength for President Donald Trump , but his handling of tariffs is getting more negative feedback, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About half of U.S.
Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S.
Georgia Democrat Lucy McBath suspends 2026 run for governor, citing her husband's cancer

Georgia Democrat Lucy McBath suspends 2026 run for governor, citing her husband's cancer

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath on Monday announced that she's suspending her exploratory bid for governor in 2026, casting uncertainty on the Democratic field.
New York City mayor urges a judge to rule in his corruption case so he can start campaigning

New York City mayor urges a judge to rule in his corruption case so he can start campaigning

A lawyer for New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday asked the judge handling his federal corruption case to hurry up and decide if he's going to toss the charges, arguing that the embattled mayor needs to turn his attention to running for reelectio
Former business lobby head Blackburn confirms he is seeking Quebec Liberal leadership

Former business lobby head Blackburn confirms he is seeking Quebec Liberal leadership

MONTREAL — A former politician and head of an influential business lobby group is joining the race to be the next leader of the Quebec Liberals.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Tesla Protests

PHOTO COLLECTION: Tesla Protests

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
CMAJ urges more Canadian health research amid cuts to U.S. health agencies

CMAJ urges more Canadian health research amid cuts to U.S. health agencies

TORONTO — The Canadian Medical Association Journal is urging Canada to step up its research funding to fill a void expected to be left by deep cuts to health agencies in the United States.
Elon Musk hands out $1 million payments after Wisconsin Supreme Court declines request to stop him

Elon Musk hands out $1 million payments after Wisconsin Supreme Court declines request to stop him

GREEN BAY, Wis.
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