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Prosecutors seek seven-year prison term for wife of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez

Prosecutors seek seven-year prison term for wife of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez

NEW YORK (AP) — The wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez should serve at least seven years in prison for playing a pivotal role in a bribery scheme that put the New Jersey Democrat behind bars for 11 years, prosecutors told a judge Tuesday.
Texas election map for 2026 is racially biased, voting-rights advocates say in lawsuit

Texas election map for 2026 is racially biased, voting-rights advocates say in lawsuit

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Voting-rights advocates sued Tuesday to overturn a redistricting map drawn by Texas Republicans meant to favor the party in the 2026 midterm elections, saying it weakens the electoral influence of Black voters.
FBI agents who had accused bureau of politicization during Biden administration reach settlements

FBI agents who had accused bureau of politicization during Biden administration reach settlements

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has reached settlements with a group of current and former FBI agents who have said they were disciplined for invoking personal and political views, including about the Jan.
Local DC cases are landing in federal courts. A judge says the results are problematic

Local DC cases are landing in federal courts. A judge says the results are problematic

WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing “the most illegal search I have ever seen in my life,” a magistrate judge is upbraiding the federal government for the way it has handled arrests in the District of Columbia this month and says the possible effects — violatio
Woman being sued for calling four others 'pretendians' says she's protecting identity

Woman being sued for calling four others 'pretendians' says she's protecting identity

OTTAWA — A First Nations woman is being sued for calling four women "pretendians," with the plaintiffs seeking more than $500,000 in damages and retractions to the heavily publicized comments made about them.
Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge

Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge

CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through America's third-largest city as many residents defended their home against Trump's escalating rhetoric toward its violent crime, including
Trump asks court to toss remaining civil fraud penalties after getting his massive fine thrown out

Trump asks court to toss remaining civil fraud penalties after getting his massive fine thrown out

NEW YORK (AP) — Days after getting his staggering civil fraud penalty thrown out, President Donald Trump asked New York's highest court on Tuesday to overturn his other punishments, including a multiyear ban on him and his two eldest sons holding cor
Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure

Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that expansions to ports in Montreal and Manitoba could be among the first projects fast-tracked under his government's new major projects bill.
Trump's law enforcement surge is alienating DC residents, senior officers say

Trump's law enforcement surge is alienating DC residents, senior officers say

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pair of senior Washington, D.C.
The Latest: Fed governor to sue Trump, saying he can't legally fire her

The Latest: Fed governor to sue Trump, saying he can't legally fire her

Financial markets worldwide have been rattled by President Donald Trump's announcement that he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook , an unprecedented move and sharp escalation in his effort to exert greater control over what has long been con