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Biden's fundraiser with Obama and Clinton nets a record $25 million, his campaign says

Biden's fundraiser with Obama and Clinton nets a record $25 million, his campaign says

NEW YORK (AP) — A fundraiser for President Joe Biden on Thursday in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill Clinton is raising a whopping $25 million, setting a record for the biggest haul for a political event, his campaign said.
Joe Lieberman's death leaves a hole at No Labels as it tries to recruit a 2024 third-party candidate

Joe Lieberman's death leaves a hole at No Labels as it tries to recruit a 2024 third-party candidate

NEW YORK (AP) — When No Labels' critics got the loudest, it was Joe Lieberman who came to the group's defense.
Conservative leader supports Manitoba's attempt to be exempt from carbon backstop

Conservative leader supports Manitoba's attempt to be exempt from carbon backstop

WINNIPEG — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday he supports Manitoba's request for an exemption from the federally imposed carbon price.
Republican committee to select Buck's likely replacement, adding a challenge to Boebert's campaign

Republican committee to select Buck's likely replacement, adding a challenge to Boebert's campaign

DENVER (AP) — A panel of Colorado Republicans will select a candidate Thursday who will likely serve out the final months of U.S. Rep. Ken Buck ’s term — and could pose a challenge to Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bid for another term in Congress.
B.C. First Nation, Catholic Church announce 'Sacred Covenant' to be signed on Easter

B.C. First Nation, Catholic Church announce 'Sacred Covenant' to be signed on Easter

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Vancouver's Catholic archdiocese is marking Easter with a commitment towards reconciliation with First Nations in B.C., Archbishop J. Michael Miller says.
Youngkin vetoes Virginia bills mandating minimum wage increase, establishing marijuana retail sales

Youngkin vetoes Virginia bills mandating minimum wage increase, establishing marijuana retail sales

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Virginia Gov.
Tennessee governor signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

Tennessee governor signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov.
Mississippi Senate passes trimmed Medicaid expansion and sends bill back to the House

Mississippi Senate passes trimmed Medicaid expansion and sends bill back to the House

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers will try to negotiate on expanding Medicaid in one of the poorest states in the U.S. after the Senate voted Thursday for a vastly different plan than one proposed by the House.
On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care

SURREY, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aiming more of his upcoming budget at young voters with a series of announcements on child care Thursday just a day after he offered supports for renters.
'We won't forget': How Muslims view Pierre Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

'We won't forget': How Muslims view Pierre Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war

OTTAWA — While a spokesman for regional Muslim advocacy group warns Pierre Poilievre's stand on the Israel-Hamas war could complicate his party's relationship with Muslim Canadians, another advocate accuses the Liberals of only responding to their co