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Haley and Ramaswamy show the rising political power of Indian Americans even as they feud in debates

Haley and Ramaswamy show the rising political power of Indian Americans even as they feud in debates

The tension between Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy was hard to miss when they last met on a debate stage. “Every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber for what you say,” Haley told Ramaswamy.
Gov. Youngkin aims for a GOP sweep in Virginia's legislative elections. Democrats have other ideas

Gov. Youngkin aims for a GOP sweep in Virginia's legislative elections. Democrats have other ideas

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In a closing message to voters in this year's closely watched Virginia legislative elections , Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin ticks off accomplishments from the first half of his term.
Spy service director expressed 'full confidence' in employees after 'troubling' leak

Spy service director expressed 'full confidence' in employees after 'troubling' leak

OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service told employees he stood by the spy agency's handling of sensitive information following a "troubling" leak of classified material, a newly released memo shows. In a Feb.

Oregon Democratic US Rep. Earl Blumenauer reflects on 27 years in Congress and what comes next

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — U.S. Rep.
North Carolina's voter ID mandate taking effect this fall is likely dress rehearsal for 2024

North Carolina's voter ID mandate taking effect this fall is likely dress rehearsal for 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's voter photo identification law, enacted nearly five years ago by the Republican-controlled legislature but blocked by litigation, is just now getting implemented with local elections that wrap up next week.
Bankman-Fried's trial exposed crypto fraud but Congress has not been eager to regulate the industry

Bankman-Fried's trial exposed crypto fraud but Congress has not been eager to regulate the industry

PALM SPRINGS, Calif.
Air Canada admits it violated disability regulations in case of B.C. man

Air Canada admits it violated disability regulations in case of B.C. man

VANCOUVER — Air Canada has acknowledged it violated Canadian disability regulations and apologized to a British Columbia man who uses a wheelchair, after he was forced to drag himself off a flight in Las Vegas this summer.
Alberta would need to negotiate international agreements if it quits CPP: Freeland

Alberta would need to negotiate international agreements if it quits CPP: Freeland

OTTAWA — Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says if Alberta were to quit the Canada Pension Plan it would require a "complex and multi-year process" of negotiating international social security agreements to deal with contributors who work ab
Safe supply supporters march after arrests of Vancouver drug activists

Safe supply supporters march after arrests of Vancouver drug activists

VANCOUVER — Activist and podcaster Garth Mullins has been advocating for safe supply of illegal drugs for years, but says he started feeling a "moral panic brewing" recently against the idea.
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.