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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; Steve Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump; Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Gov.
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Things to know about how Julian Assange and US prosecutors arrived at a plea deal to end his case

Things to know about how Julian Assange and US prosecutors arrived at a plea deal to end his case

WASHINGTON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is back in Australia as a free man, having resolved through a plea deal a U.S. Justice Department case charging him with obtaining and publishing government secrets on his secret-spilling website.
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Takeaways: How Trump's possible VP pick shifted on LGBTQ+ issues as his presidential bid neared

Takeaways: How Trump's possible VP pick shifted on LGBTQ+ issues as his presidential bid neared

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is little-known on the national stage but is now a top choice to be former President Donald Trump' s vice presidential running mate.
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As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind

HARTFORD, Conn.
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Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums

Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Coral Gables Art Cinema will be short more than $100,000 this year. About $150,000 has suddenly disappeared from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's budget. The Miami New Drama also has an unexpected $150,000 budget hole.
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Doug Burgum vetoed anti-LGBTQ measures while governor. Then he started running for president

Doug Burgum vetoed anti-LGBTQ measures while governor. Then he started running for president

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — For most of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's two terms in office, he approached the job like a CEO running a business.
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In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges

In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges

WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — Conservative activists in Georgia and some other states are quietly pushing a way to remove names from the voting rolls without filing a formal legal challenge.
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Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him - for now

Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him - for now

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden worked forcefully Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down
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In email to caucus, Liberal MP says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should step down

In email to caucus, Liberal MP says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should step down

OTTAWA — One Liberal MP who is not seeking re-election has sent an email to fellow caucus members calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down as party leader. Another suggested it may be time to put that question to the party's membership.
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Biden rallies for LGBTQ+ rights as he looks to shake off an uneven debate performance

Biden rallies for LGBTQ+ rights as he looks to shake off an uneven debate performance

NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden courted LGBTQ+ voters with two New York events on Friday and warned about Donald Trump returning to the White House, as he looked to shake off a widely panned debate performance.
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