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Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations

Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top lawyer on Donald Trump's transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles or influence in the new administratio
Proposals to repeal no-fault divorce cause concern even as efforts stall

Proposals to repeal no-fault divorce cause concern even as efforts stall

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Married couples across the U.S.
Voters will choose judges for Mississippi's top courts in runoff elections

Voters will choose judges for Mississippi's top courts in runoff elections

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi voters will decide winners for one seat on the state Supreme Court and one on the state Court of Appeals. Runoff elections are Tuesday between candidates who advanced from the Nov. 5 general election.
What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general

NEW YORK (AP) — Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen by Donald Trump to serve as U.S.
Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution

Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona top officials certified the state’s election results Monday, including voters' approval of a measure that expands abortion access from 15 weeks to the point of fetal viability.
Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit

Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy electric cars, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
Premiers seek 'urgent' meeting with Trudeau before Trump returns to White House

Premiers seek 'urgent' meeting with Trudeau before Trump returns to White House

OTTAWA — Canada's premiers are asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold an urgent first ministers' meeting ahead of the return to office of president-elect Donald Trump.

A Missouri judge says a law banning surgery, medications for transgender minors is constitutional

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri court on Monday upheld a new state law that bans some gender-affirming health care for minors, a victory for supporters of the ban as a multitude of lawsuits against similar bans in other states continue to play out.
A voting machine firm suing Fox News now wants to probe Murdoch family trust fight

A voting machine firm suing Fox News now wants to probe Murdoch family trust fight

Lawyers for a voting machine company that’s suing Fox News want to question founder Rupert Murdoch about his contentious efforts to change his family trust , the attorneys told a court Monday. Election-tech company Smartmatic's $2.
Montreal man held by Sudanese officials seemed puzzled by detention, diplomat says

Montreal man held by Sudanese officials seemed puzzled by detention, diplomat says

OTTAWA — A Canadian diplomat who visited Abousfian Abdelrazik while in Sudanese custody says the Montreal man told him he did not know why he was being held and that he wanted to return to Canada.