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Harris is laying out a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for her

Harris is laying out a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for her

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing a plan to give Black men more economic opportunities and other chances to thrive as she works to energize a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm.
Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump's weekend rally in Southern California

Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump's weekend rally in Southern California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Nevada man with a shotgun, loaded handgun, ammunition and several fake passports in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump's rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert, authorities said
Washington state's landmark climate law hangs in the balance in November

Washington state's landmark climate law hangs in the balance in November

SEATTLE (AP) — A groundbreaking law that forces companies in Washington state to reduce their carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for climate programs could be repealed by voters this fall, less than two years after it took effect.
Republican lawsuits target rules for overseas voters, but those ballots are already sent

Republican lawsuits target rules for overseas voters, but those ballots are already sent

ATLANTA (AP) — The latest method of voting to fall into the political crosshairs is the way overseas voters — including members of the military stationed abroad — cast their ballots. The process is governed by federal law and implemented by states.
Most AAPI adults think legal immigrants give the US a major economic boost: AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll

Most AAPI adults think legal immigrants give the US a major economic boost: AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely than the overall U.S. population to view legal immigration as an asset to the country's economy and workforce, according to a new poll.
Trump's protests aside, his agenda has plenty of overlap with Project 2025

Trump's protests aside, his agenda has plenty of overlap with Project 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump insists that Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page blueprint for a hard-right turn in American government and society, does not reflect his priorities for a White House encore. “I haven’t read it.
Things to know about AP's report on the federal criminal cases against former President Donald Trump

Things to know about AP's report on the federal criminal cases against former President Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year that began with the prospect of a federal court reckoning for Donald Trump will conclude without any chance at trial, leaving voters without the finality of an up-or-down jury verdict in the two most consequential cases again
This could have been a year of a federal court reckoning for Trump. Judges had other ideas

This could have been a year of a federal court reckoning for Trump. Judges had other ideas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The indictment charging Donald Trump with hoarding classified documents leveled one jaw-dropping allegation after another, including that he showed off a secret Pentagon attack plan to guests at his golf club and suggested his lawye
Pennsylvania voters to decide key statewide races in fall election

Pennsylvania voters to decide key statewide races in fall election

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — One job going before voters across Pennsylvania this fall keeps a watch over government agencies. A second handles the state's money. And the third oversees hundreds of prosecutors.
B.C. Conservatives release education policy plans ahead of election day

B.C. Conservatives release education policy plans ahead of election day

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Conservatives have unveiled their education policy plans about six days before the Oct. 19 voting day.