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Watchdogs ask judge to remove from Utah ballots a measure that would boost lawmakers' power

Watchdogs ask judge to remove from Utah ballots a measure that would boost lawmakers' power

Government watchdog groups in Utah are asking a judge to remove from November's ballot a measure that would bolster lawmakers' power.

Texas Republican attorney general sues over voter registration efforts in Democrat strongholds

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued two of the state's largest counties to block efforts to register voters ahead of the November general election, drawing claims of voter suppression from state Democrats.

Abortion rights supporters in South Dakota blast state's video of abortion laws

A newly released, state-produced video intended to help doctors comply with South Dakota’s strict abortion law isn’t specific enough to ensure health care professionals don’t violate the regulations and open themselves up for prosecution, a group of
Biden to host British Prime Minister Starmer next week for White House talks

Biden to host British Prime Minister Starmer next week for White House talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for talks in Washington next week that are expected to touch on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and other issues.
Judge gives US regulators until December to propose penalties for Google's illegal search monopoly

Judge gives US regulators until December to propose penalties for Google's illegal search monopoly

A federal judge on Friday gave the U.S.
Half-billion dollar settlement approved for former kids in care in Manitoba

Half-billion dollar settlement approved for former kids in care in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A judge has approved a settlement for three class-action lawsuits, worth $530 million, over federal child benefit payments that were clawed back by the Manitoba government.
North Carolina GOP leaders reach spending deal to clear private school voucher waitlist

North Carolina GOP leaders reach spending deal to clear private school voucher waitlist

RALEIGH, N.C.
Trump in court as lawyers fight to overturn verdict in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse suit

Trump in court as lawyers fight to overturn verdict in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse suit

NEW YORK (AP) — Veering from the campaign trail to a courtroom, Donald Trump quietly observed Friday as his lawyer fought to overturn a verdict finding the former president liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
Election 2024 Latest: Judge postpones sentencing in Trump's hush money case until after the election

Election 2024 Latest: Judge postpones sentencing in Trump's hush money case until after the election

A judge has agreed to postpone Donald Trump ’s sentencing in his New York hush money case until after the November election. Judge Juan M.
Judge considers bumping abortion-rights measure off Missouri ballot

Judge considers bumping abortion-rights measure off Missouri ballot

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge faces a Tuesday deadline to decide whether to take the rare step of pulling an abortion-rights amendment off the state's November ballot.
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