Politics

Secret Service chief noted a 'zero fail mission.' After Trump rally, she's facing calls to resign

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Kimberly Cheatle led the Secret Service's operations to safeguard the American president and other dignitaries, she said she would talk to agents in training about the “awesome responsibility” of their job.

Jul 21, 2024 10:14 AM Read more >

Canadian athletes have mixed feelings over Russians competing in Paris

A complex issue evokes complex feelings among Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes bound for Paris.

Jul 21, 2024 10:04 AM Read more >

'Not OK': Closing only pool in Ontario town points to growing climate challenge

CLINTON, Ont. _ Randy Marriage was a regular at his hometown's only pool when he was growing up, cooling off with friends on summer days. His grandchildren won't have the same chance.

Jul 21, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Behind Biden's asylum halt: Migrants must say if they fear deportation, not wait to be asked

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Posters inside a complex of giant, white tents tell migrants in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Hindi they should tell an officer if they fear being deported and “your claim will be heard.

Jul 20, 2024 10:56 PM Read more >

With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Downtown Milwaukee turned red last week as thousands of Republican National Convention delegates and other party stalwarts gathered in Wisconsin's largest Democratic stronghold to formally rally behind Donald Trump as their candidate

Jul 20, 2024 10:36 PM Read more >

Republican field in Michigan Senate race thins as party coalesces around former Rep. Mike Rogers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Detroit-area businessman Sandy Pensler has withdrawn from the Republican Senate race in Michigan just ahead of the state’s primary, throwing his support behind former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers for the party's nomination.

Jul 20, 2024 9:07 PM Read more >

Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence - Biden's future as nominee

RALEIGH, N.C.

Jul 20, 2024 8:41 PM Read more >

Trump campaign releases letter on his injury, treatment after last week's assassination attempt

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign released an update on the former president's health Saturday, one week after he survived an attempted assassination at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The memo, from Texas Rep.

Jul 20, 2024 7:47 PM Read more >

Trump holds first rally after assassination attempt with his new running mate, Vance, by his side

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since he survived an assassination attempt Saturday, returning to the battleground state of Michigan alongside his newly named running mate.

Jul 20, 2024 6:34 PM Read more >

Beyond Biden, Democrats are split over who would be next - VP Harris or launch a 'mini primary'

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrats churn over whether President Joe Biden should stay in the 2024 race , the party turmoil is deepening over whether his Vice President Kamala Harris is next in line for the job or if a “mini primary” should be quickly lau

Jul 20, 2024 3:56 PM Read more >