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How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want to break that tradition — and other states could follow suit.
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Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidency

Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidency

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at radio host Charlamagne Tha God, saying in a social media post that the popular broadcaster "knows nothing about me or what I have done.
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Texas Democrats fleeing state to block redistricting vote follows strategy that's had mixed results

Texas Democrats fleeing state to block redistricting vote follows strategy that's had mixed results

Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday in an effort to hinder Republicans from approving a new U.S. House map that could boost their slim congressional majority in 2026.
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Advance voting begins in the provincial constituency of Arthabaska

Advance voting begins in the provincial constituency of Arthabaska

MONTRÉAL — Electors in the provincial riding of Arthabaska are taking part in advance polling starting today ahead of a byelection on Aug. 11.
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‘They roll right over’: Many Democrats call their party weak and ineffective, AP-NORC poll finds

‘They roll right over’: Many Democrats call their party weak and ineffective, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Democrats see their political party as “weak” or “ineffective,” according to a poll that finds considerable pessimism within Democratic ranks.
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The Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds

The Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds

NEW YORK (AP) — The requests have come in letters, emails and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up an effort to get voter data and other election information from the states.
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Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu eyes new markets, smaller trade delegations

Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu eyes new markets, smaller trade delegations

OTTAWA — Ottawa's new trade minister says he's looking to sign deals in South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond — and to convince businesses to actually use the trade agreements Canada has already signed.
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Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'

Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate left Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees, calling it quits after days of contentious bipartisan negotiations and Trump posting on
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Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts

Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps pay for PBS, NPR, 1,500 local radio and television stations as well as programs like “Sesame Street” and “Finding Your Roots,” said Friday that it would close after the U.S.
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Senate confirms former Fox News host Pirro as top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital

Senate confirms former Fox News host Pirro as top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, filling the post after President Donald Trump withdrew his controversial first pick, conservative activist Ed Martin
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