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The Perry school shooting creates new questions for Republicans in Iowa's presidential caucuses

The Perry school shooting creates new questions for Republicans in Iowa's presidential caucuses

CUMMING, Iowa (AP) — Friday looked like a typical January morning in Iowa — gray skies, a brisk breeze and a restaurant crammed with voters munching on breakfast pizzas while listening to a presidential candidate speak. Introduced by Republican Rep.
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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.
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Mary Dawson, Canada's first conflict of interest and ethics commissioner dies at 81

Mary Dawson, Canada's first conflict of interest and ethics commissioner dies at 81

OTTAWA — Ask Dave Dawson what his mother, Mary Dawson, was most proud of after nearly 50 years spent as a civil servant and Canada's conflict of interest and ethics commissioner, and the answer comes easy.
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Massachusetts voters become latest to try and keep Trump off ballot over Jan. 6 attack

Massachusetts voters become latest to try and keep Trump off ballot over Jan. 6 attack

BOSTON (AP) — Five Republican and Democratic voters in Massachusetts have become the latest to challenge former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on the Republican primary election ballot, claiming he is ineligible to hold office because
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Wisconsin's Democratic governor says Trump should be on ballot, Biden must visit to beat him

Wisconsin's Democratic governor says Trump should be on ballot, Biden must visit to beat him

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's Democratic governor opposes keeping Republican Donald Trump off the ballot in the battleground state, saying that those who think he should be disqualified “can vote against him.” Gov.
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Canada blocks citizenship for Russian activist convicted for blog posts opposing war

Canada blocks citizenship for Russian activist convicted for blog posts opposing war

OTTAWA — Federal officials are blocking a pro-democracy activist from Canadian citizenship because a Russian court convicted her for blog posts criticizing the Russian army and opposing Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland

Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol against rioters on Jan. 6 announced Friday that he is running for Congress in Maryland.
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Feeling caucus confusion? Your guide to how Iowa works

Feeling caucus confusion? Your guide to how Iowa works

WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for the White House officially begins in less than two weeks, and despite some prolonged jockeying over the election calendar , the long primary season will once again begin in Iowa with a caucus process that has served as
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Abortion initiative hits milestone for getting in front of Florida voters

Abortion initiative hits milestone for getting in front of Florida voters

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A petition initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida constitution on Friday reached the necessary number of verified signatures to qualify for the 2024 ballot, officials said.
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Hundreds of convictions, but a major mystery is still unsolved 3 years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Hundreds of convictions, but a major mystery is still unsolved 3 years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of far-right extremist groups . Former police officers . An Olympic gold medalist swimmer . And active duty U.S. Marines .
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