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Maine leaders seek national monument for home of Frances Perkins, 1st woman Cabinet member

Maine leaders seek national monument for home of Frances Perkins, 1st woman Cabinet member

NEWCASTLE, Maine (AP) — Maine leaders want to honor Frances Perkins — the first woman to serve in a presidential Cabinet-level position and a driving force behind the New Deal — by encouraging the president to make her home a national monument.
Liberal MPs say Quebec French-language health directive sows confusion

Liberal MPs say Quebec French-language health directive sows confusion

MONTREAL — Two Montreal-area Liberal MPs are raising concerns about a controversial Quebec directive that outlines when health-care providers can offer services in a language other than French.
Case that could keep RFK Jr. off New York's presidential ballot ends

Case that could keep RFK Jr. off New York's presidential ballot ends

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge is expected to decide soon whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely listed a New York residence as the independent presidential candidate fights to get on the state ballot in November.
Ottawa, facing financial crisis, pleads for 'fairness' from province and feds: mayor

Ottawa, facing financial crisis, pleads for 'fairness' from province and feds: mayor

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the city is facing a "financial crisis" that raises the spectre of tax hikes and service cuts, alleging the city has been treated unfairly on issues of taxes and transit by the federal and provincial governments.
Majority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: AP-NORC poll

Majority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: AP-NORC poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Roughly 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy, although which candidate they think poses the greater threat depends on their political leanings, according to a poll.
On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress

On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress

It’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and big names in American politics are popping up. But it’s not in the Rust Belt. And it isn’t Georgia or Nevada, either.
Populist conservative and ex-NBA player Royce White shakes up US Senate primary race in Minnesota

Populist conservative and ex-NBA player Royce White shakes up US Senate primary race in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon surrendered at a federal prison in Connecticut, he asked an unconventional U.S. Senate candidate from Minnesota to stand at his side.
Harris and Walz say they're 'joyful warriors,' narrowly avoid confrontation with Vance on tarmac

Harris and Walz say they're 'joyful warriors,' narrowly avoid confrontation with Vance on tarmac

ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris declared herself and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz , “joyful warriors" against Donald Trump on Wednesday as they spent their first full day campaigning together across the Midwest.
The Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot response

The Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot response

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov.
Pelosi says it's her life goal to ensure 'that man' Trump never steps in the White House again

Pelosi says it's her life goal to ensure 'that man' Trump never steps in the White House again

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi's influence can be seen all across the Democratic Party shakeup that in a few short, agonizing weeks has reengineered the 2024 presidential ticket and the race for the White House .
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