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Who is Juan Merchan, the NY judge handling Trump's case?

Who is Juan Merchan, the NY judge handling Trump's case?

NEW YORK (AP) — His caseload has featured charges against former President Donald Trump's company and some of Trump's closest associates in business and politics.

Wisconsin: What to expect on election night

Voters in Wisconsin will pick a Supreme Court justice on Tuesday, choosing between Democratic-backed Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz and Republican-backed former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly in a race that will determin

Chicago: What to expect on election night

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson face off in the city’s runoff election for mayor on Tuesday, vying to replace outgoing incumbent Lori Lightfoot.
Unlike in Trump case, Secret Service kept this one secret

Unlike in Trump case, Secret Service kept this one secret

WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Secret Service agents escorted a U.S. leader to face criminal charges, they kept their mission a secret — even from their own bosses. It was Oct.
Muslim charity alleges systemic bias in bid to halt revenue agency's 'tainted' audit

Muslim charity alleges systemic bias in bid to halt revenue agency's 'tainted' audit

OTTAWA — A grassroots Muslim charity is pointing to internal Canada Revenue Agency documents in a bid to persuade an Ontario court that a long-running federal audit is fundamentally tainted by systemic bias and Islamophobia.
Ex-DeSantis staffer Parkinson runs for Kaine's Virginia seat

Ex-DeSantis staffer Parkinson runs for Kaine's Virginia seat

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Scott Parkinson, a former congressional staffer and adviser to Ron DeSantis and other Republican officials, announced plans Monday to seek the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia next year.
Trump indicted: What to know about the case and what's next

Trump indicted: What to know about the case and what's next

Former President Donald Trump’s court appearance Tuesday will kick off an intense legal battle as the 2024 Republican presidential candidate also fights to return to the White House.
Spending in Wisconsin Supreme Court race tops $42 million

Spending in Wisconsin Supreme Court race tops $42 million

MADISON, Wis.
New York OKs 99 more pot shop licenses after court ruling

New York OKs 99 more pot shop licenses after court ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — New York regulators approved 99 new provisional licenses for recreational marijuana dispensaries Monday as they try to speed up the rollout of a legal market that had been impeded by a court ruling.
Abortion bills gain no ground in Kentucky with ban in place

Abortion bills gain no ground in Kentucky with ban in place

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — After years of setbacks, abortion-rights supporters in Republican-leaning Kentucky thought they achieved a breakthrough in November, when voters defeated a measure aimed at denying any constitutional protections for abortion.
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