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Murray becomes first female president pro tempore in Senate

Murray becomes first female president pro tempore in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Washington Sen. Patty Murray was elected to the Senate in 1992, she says, male senators treated her with some trepidation.
McConnell celebrates milestone as Senate Dems retain power

McConnell celebrates milestone as Senate Dems retain power

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are again claiming the Senate majority, but much of the chamber’s focus Tuesday was on the top Republican as Mitch McConnell became the longest serving Senate leader in history. McConnell, 80, surpassed Montana Sen.
Oregon judge extends ban on new gun law's background checks

Oregon judge extends ban on new gun law's background checks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge on Tuesday declined to lift his order that temporarily freezes part of a new, voter-approved gun safety measure requiring a completed criminal background check before a gun can be sold or transferred.
Wear something that shows who you are, says girl behind National Ribbon Skirt Day

Wear something that shows who you are, says girl behind National Ribbon Skirt Day

OTTAWA — For Isabella Kulak, marking National Ribbon Skirt Day means wearing clothing that represents who you are.
Democrats take control as Minnesota Legislature convenes

Democrats take control as Minnesota Legislature convenes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democrats took full control of state government as the Minnesota Legislature convened Tuesday for its 2023 session, with leaders planning to use their new power to swiftly enact stronger protections for abortion rights.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson's official portrait unveiled

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson's official portrait unveiled

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson's official portrait was unveiled on Tuesday as the Republican prepares to leave office and is considering a run for president .
Rep.-elect Santos quiet as speaker vote delays swearing-in

Rep.-elect Santos quiet as speaker vote delays swearing-in

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican Rep.-elect George Santos of New York, who is accused of lying about large swaths of his background and accomplishments, will have to wait to add one thing with certainty to his resume: U.S. congressman.
Biden renominates Garcetti, others as new Senate begins

Biden renominates Garcetti, others as new Senate begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden still wants former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who has been shadowed by a controversy over sexual harassment, to serve as his ambassador to India.
New documents detail Sen. Ron Johnson asking about electors

New documents detail Sen. Ron Johnson asking about electors

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The former chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party said Republican Sen.
Governments, Saskatchewan travellers want Sunwing held accountable for travel chaos

Governments, Saskatchewan travellers want Sunwing held accountable for travel chaos

Sunwing says it has completed all of its scheduled recovery flights to bring home passengers stranded in Mexico as federal officials and travellers call for the company to be held accountable for the chaos during the holidays.