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Illinois Democrat Schakowsky won't seek Congress reelection in 2026 after 14 terms

Illinois Democrat Schakowsky won't seek Congress reelection in 2026 after 14 terms

CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced Monday that she won’t seek reelection next year after 14 terms, making her the latest longtime Illinois Democrat to announce a retirement from Congress.
Faqiri family demands answers on implementing coroner inquest recommendations

Faqiri family demands answers on implementing coroner inquest recommendations

TORONTO — The family of a mentally ill man who died in a provincial jail is demanding to know if the Ontario government has implemented any recommendations that came out of a coroner's inquest, saying they believe nothing has been done.
Doug Ford asks Mark Carney to prioritize 'nation-building' Highway 401 tunnel

Doug Ford asks Mark Carney to prioritize 'nation-building' Highway 401 tunnel

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is seeking Prime Minister Mark Carney's support for his idea to build a tunnel under Highway 401.
A GOP congressman is peppered with questions about Trump during raucous town hall

A GOP congressman is peppered with questions about Trump during raucous town hall

SOMERS, N.Y. (AP) — Voters in U.S. Rep.
Lawsuit challenges new restrictions to getting measures on Florida's election ballot

Lawsuit challenges new restrictions to getting measures on Florida's election ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Progressive advocates have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging new restrictions on Florida's process to get citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
Milwaukee prosecutor clears Ohio police of wrongdoing in fatal shooting near GOP convention

Milwaukee prosecutor clears Ohio police of wrongdoing in fatal shooting near GOP convention

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin prosecutor cleared police officers from Ohio of any criminal liability Monday in a fatal shooting last summer near the Republican National Convention.
Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget

Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget

TORONTO — Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has offered a first glimpse at his upcoming budget, announcing an expanded Ontario manufacturing tax credit.
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage to run for Congress in Trump-friendly district held by Democrat Golden

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage to run for Congress in Trump-friendly district held by Democrat Golden

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, an early supporter of President Donald Trump's first successful White House bid and a polarizing figure in state politics, said Monday he is running for Congress in a competitive district.
Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders

Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders

ATLANTA (AP) — The billionaire heir and the former bartender. Many Democrats have been in and out of the spotlight as the party looks for effective counters to President Donald Trump and his second administration. But two disparate figures, Gov.
South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief Noem

South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief Noem

MADISON, S.D. (AP) — Dakota State University hasn't experienced the student protests taking place at other U.S. colleges.