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Gov. Lamont gives upbeat assessment of Connecticut as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt opening day

Gov. Lamont gives upbeat assessment of Connecticut as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt opening day

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov.
Broken Congress: It can't fix the border, fund allies or impeach Mayorkas as as GOP revolts.

Broken Congress: It can't fix the border, fund allies or impeach Mayorkas as as GOP revolts.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas was not, in fact, impeached by the House. A border security package instantly collapsed in the Senate. And foreign aid for Ukraine as its fights Russia is stubbornly stalled. The broken US.
Michigan governor's budget promises free education and lower family costs, but GOP says it's unfair

Michigan governor's budget promises free education and lower family costs, but GOP says it's unfair

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday presented a $80.7 billion budget Wednesday that aims to boost education spending and deliver on her promise to provide students free education from preschool through community college.
Liberals intend to include sexually explicit deepfakes under online harms bill

Liberals intend to include sexually explicit deepfakes under online harms bill

OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to ensure sexually explicit "deepfakes" like the images of Taylor Swift that generated global headlines last month are addressed by forthcoming legislation on online harms.
Poilievre confirms he opposes puberty blockers, Trudeau says he's attacking rights

Poilievre confirms he opposes puberty blockers, Trudeau says he's attacking rights

OTTAWA — The political battle lines over gender identity came into sharper focus Wednesday as Pierre Poilievre came out against treating young people with puberty blockers — a position that prompted a broadside from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill, leaving aid for Ukraine in doubt

Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill, leaving aid for Ukraine in doubt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a torrent of criticism from conservatives, Senate Republicans on Monday resisted advancing on a bipartisan proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings, signaling a likely defeat in Congress that would leave le
Quebec wants Criminal Code exemption so people can request MAID in advance

Quebec wants Criminal Code exemption so people can request MAID in advance

Quebec is asking the federal government to change the Criminal Code so the province can begin allowing people to request medical assistance in dying before their condition renders them incapable of giving consent.
As long school funding lawsuit ends in Kansas, some fear lawmakers will backslide on education goals

As long school funding lawsuit ends in Kansas, some fear lawmakers will backslide on education goals

TOPEKA, Kan.
Halifax asks residents at 5 homeless encampments to leave, says better options exist

Halifax asks residents at 5 homeless encampments to leave, says better options exist

HALIFAX — The Halifax Regional Municipality is telling people living at five of 11 authorized homeless encampments that they must leave, but some unhoused residents say they won't go until they have an option that's better than staying in a tent.
What to know about South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's banishment from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

What to know about South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's banishment from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

For the second time as governor of South Dakota, Kristi Noem has been banished from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
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