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Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention

Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials had planned to open a new elevated train station near the United Center more than four years ago, but numerous delays left some neighbors wondering if it ever would happen.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can remain on the North Carolina presidential ballot, judge says

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can remain on the North Carolina presidential ballot, judge says

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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A burglary is reported at a Trump campaign office in Virginia

A burglary is reported at a Trump campaign office in Virginia

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A burglary was reported over the weekend at a Virginia campaign office for former President Donald Trump, and authorities are investigating whether anything was stolen.
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News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it

News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it

At least three news outlets were leaked confidential material from inside the Donald Trump campaign, including its report vetting JD Vance as a vice presidential candidate. So far, each has refused to reveal any details about what they received.
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Trump and Musk talk about assassination attempt and deportations during glitchy chat on X

Trump and Musk talk about assassination attempt and deportations during glitchy chat on X

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and promised the largest deportation in U.S.
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Will the attacks on Walz's military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?

Will the attacks on Walz's military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?

WASHINGTON (AP) — In some corners of the Democratic Party, last week felt like déjà vu. The party's vice-presidential nominee’s military record was under assault from Republicans — attacks reminiscent of those leveled two decades earlier on Sen.
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Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact

Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips. But experts say there’s a reason Congress hasn’t made such a change already.
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Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races

Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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Banff residents vote against downtown pedestrian zone in plebiscite

Banff residents vote against downtown pedestrian zone in plebiscite

BANFF, Alta. — Banff residents have given a thumbs down to a pedestrian zone in the community's downtown, rejecting the idea in a plebiscite Monday.
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Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, one-time hero to election deniers, convicted in computer breach

Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, one-time hero to election deniers, convicted in computer breach

DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, the first local election official to be charged with a security breach after the 2020 election as unfounded conspiracy theories swirled, was found guilty by a jury on most charges Monday.
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