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Biden endorses Democrat in special election with Pennsylvania House control at stake

Biden endorses Democrat in special election with Pennsylvania House control at stake

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Supreme Court to review Democratic lawmakers' suit over Trump hotel lease

Supreme Court to review Democratic lawmakers' suit over Trump hotel lease

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a Biden administration appeal to limit lawsuits filed by members of Congress against the federal government, in a case that stems from disputes over what was the Trump International Hotel i
Advocates urge provinces to follow Quebec's lead in crackdown on illegal Airbnbs

Advocates urge provinces to follow Quebec's lead in crackdown on illegal Airbnbs

More provinces should follow Quebec's lead in seeking to hold short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb accountable for uncertified listings, advocates say.
Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary pits moderates against progressives

Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary pits moderates against progressives

A Democratic primary that will likely determine who becomes Philadelphia’s next mayor could boost a progressive cause struggling to make a comeback after national setbacks, but with no clear front-runner it's just as likely to fortify the city's exis
Supreme Court to review South Carolina congressional map for discrimination against Black voters

Supreme Court to review South Carolina congressional map for discrimination against Black voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether South Carolina's congressional districts need to be redrawn because they discriminate against Black voters.
Poland gets 1st U.S.-made HIMARS rocket launchers amid concerns over war in Ukraine

Poland gets 1st U.S.-made HIMARS rocket launchers amid concerns over war in Ukraine

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland has received its first shipment of U.S.-made HIMARS rocket launchers as part of a defense upgrade amid security concerns due to the war in neighboring Ukraine.
Slovakia gets technocratic caretaker government until September's early election

Slovakia gets technocratic caretaker government until September's early election

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s President Zuzana Caputova swore in on Monday a government of technocrats to lead the country to snap elections in September amid a political crisis.
Europe's economic outlook brightens a little after avoiding recession. But inflation still squeezes

Europe's economic outlook brightens a little after avoiding recession. But inflation still squeezes

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union's executive body raised its economic growth forecast, saying Europe had dodged a winter recession that was feared amid an energy crisis but warning that stubbornly high inflation is likely to keep hurting
Minneapolis city council nomination brawlers could be expelled from Minnesota Democratic Party

Minneapolis city council nomination brawlers could be expelled from Minnesota Democratic Party

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Democratic Party will consider expelling anyone involved in a brawl that broke out at a political event to nominate candidates for a Minneapolis City Council seat.
What to Watch: Clues about voter sentiment could emerge from Kentucky, Pennsylvania primaries

What to Watch: Clues about voter sentiment could emerge from Kentucky, Pennsylvania primaries

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Off-year elections on Tuesday in Kentucky and Pennsylvania could send early signals about the mood of voters ahead of next year's races for the White House and Congress.