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Hunter Biden seeks dismissal of tax, gun cases, citing decision to toss Trump's classified docs case

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, asked federal judges on Thursday to dismiss tax and gun cases against him, citing a ruling in Florida this week that threw out a separate prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
B.C. Conservatives pitch health-care changes, more private clinics

B.C. Conservatives pitch health-care changes, more private clinics

VANCOUVER — The leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia says as premier his government would pay to send people outside the province for health care and expand private clinics in an effort to fix a system "in crisis.
Alberta law society clears former cabinet minister Tyler Shandro of misconduct

Alberta law society clears former cabinet minister Tyler Shandro of misconduct

EDMONTON — The Law Society of Alberta has cleared Tyler Shandro of professional misconduct after he confronted a physician at the edge of his driveway four years ago over a social media post, when Shandro was the province’s health minister.
FACT FOCUS: Heritage Foundation leader wrong to say most political violence is committed by the left

FACT FOCUS: Heritage Foundation leader wrong to say most political violence is committed by the left

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leader of a conservative think tank on Thursday misrepresented partisan differences in political violence in the United States, wrongly suggesting that people associated with left-wing causes commit more violence than those on t
Canadian tech firms think capital gains policy change will hinder industry: survey

Canadian tech firms think capital gains policy change will hinder industry: survey

A new survey of Canadian tech companies reveals 90 per cent of respondents think the federal government's changes to its capital gains policy will have a negative effect on the industry.
Recount will decide if conservative US Rep. Bob Good loses primary to Trump-backed challenger

Recount will decide if conservative US Rep. Bob Good loses primary to Trump-backed challenger

GOOCHLAND, Va.
Georgia Democrats sue to overturn law allowing unlimited campaign cash, saying GOP unfairly benefits

Georgia Democrats sue to overturn law allowing unlimited campaign cash, saying GOP unfairly benefits

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats are suing to overturn the ability of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and others to raise unlimited political contributions and spend them on behalf of any political cause.
Nebraska governor seeks shift to sales taxes to ease high property taxes. Not everyone is on board

Nebraska governor seeks shift to sales taxes to ease high property taxes. Not everyone is on board

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov.
Rally shooter had photos of Trump, Biden and other US officials on his phone, AP sources say

Rally shooter had photos of Trump, Biden and other US officials on his phone, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 20-year-old Pennsylvania man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump had photos on his phone of the former Republican president, President Joe Biden and other officials, including Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director

Mississippi can wait to reset legislative districts that dilute Black voting strength, judges say

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi can wait until next year to redraw some of its legislative districts to replace ones where Black voting power is currently diluted , three federal judges said Thursday.
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