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Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect

Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that former President Donald Trump's false assertions about her race were the “same old show" as she emphasized the need for Black women to organize for his defeat this November.
Kansas stops enforcing a law against impersonating election officials

Kansas stops enforcing a law against impersonating election officials

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is no longer enforcing a 3-year-old law making it a felony to impersonate election officials as it faces a legal challenge from critics who argue that the law has hindered efforts to register new voters.
Why Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance 'weird'

Why Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance 'weird'

Vice President Kamala Harris and her Democratic allies are emphasizing a new line of criticism against Republicans — branding Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance , as “weird.
GOP primary voters in Arizona's largest county oust election official who endured years of attacks

GOP primary voters in Arizona's largest county oust election official who endured years of attacks

PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has fought back against death threats, almost constant harassment and streams of misinformation during his nearly four years overseeing elections in one of the nation's most prominent political b
Republican Lt. Gov. Jon Husted reports $5 million in the bank ahead of 2026 run for Ohio governor

Republican Lt. Gov. Jon Husted reports $5 million in the bank ahead of 2026 run for Ohio governor

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted has already squirreled away more than $5 million toward a bid for governor that's more than two years off, campaign finance reports filed Wednesday show.
Witness who stormed out of House committee in tears demands apology from Liberal MP

Witness who stormed out of House committee in tears demands apology from Liberal MP

OTTAWA — A witness who stormed out of a parliamentary committee meeting in tears Wednesday is demanding an apology from a Liberal MP who put a halt to a planned discussion about violence against women in favour of a debate about abortion rights.
Biden is adjusting to a new reality, coming to terms with his departure from 2024 race

Biden is adjusting to a new reality, coming to terms with his departure from 2024 race

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was President Joe Biden's first public appearance since he dropped out of the race , and the applause for him from the crowded auditorium in Austin, Texas, just kept going.
Proposal to block casino plans OK'd for Arkansas ballot; medical marijuana backers given more time

Proposal to block casino plans OK'd for Arkansas ballot; medical marijuana backers given more time

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal aimed at blocking a planned casino in Arkansas qualified for the November ballot on Wednesday after election officials said supporters turned in more than enough signatures to qualify.
Alabama, civic groups spar over law restricting assistance with absentee ballot applications

Alabama, civic groups spar over law restricting assistance with absentee ballot applications

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
Trump's appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC's Rachel Scott

Trump's appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC's Rachel Scott

Primarily due to sharp questioning by ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott, former President Donald Trump's appearance before a gathering of Black journalists turned remarkably contentious on Wednesday.
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