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IRS whistleblowers air claims to Congress about 'slow-walking' of the Hunter Biden case

IRS whistleblowers air claims to Congress about 'slow-walking' of the Hunter Biden case

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans raised unsubstantiated allegations Wednesday against President Joe Biden over his family’s finances as they summoned IRS whistleblowers to testify publicly for the first time about claims the Justice Department imp
Black lawmakers say Alabama GOP's proposed new congressional map insults the Supreme Court

Black lawmakers say Alabama GOP's proposed new congressional map insults the Supreme Court

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu won't seek reelection in 2024

New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu won't seek reelection in 2024

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Gov.
Union rescinds 72-hour B.C. port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

Union rescinds 72-hour B.C. port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

VANCOUVER — The labour dispute at British Columbia ports is receiving a federal reaction previously used for events including the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, blockades associated with the Freedom Convoy, and the short-lived rebellion in Russia la
Province directs Surrey, B.C., to stay with local police force despite city's wishes

Province directs Surrey, B.C., to stay with local police force despite city's wishes

VICTORIA — It was, in British Columbia Solicitor General Mike Farnworth's own estimation, an "extraordinary" use of his powers.
State Department sanctions 2 former Salvadoran leaders, dozens of officials in Central America

State Department sanctions 2 former Salvadoran leaders, dozens of officials in Central America

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The State Department announced Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on two former Salvadoran presidents and dozens of other officials and judges in Central America.
Jan. 6 charges against Trump would add to his mounting legal peril as he campaigns for 2024

Jan. 6 charges against Trump would add to his mounting legal peril as he campaigns for 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hush-money payments. Classified records. And now, his efforts to overturn the 2020 election that led to the Capitol attack.
California Sen. Feinstein seeks more control over her late husband's trust to pay medical bills

California Sen. Feinstein seeks more control over her late husband's trust to pay medical bills

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Attorneys for California U.S. Sen.
First Nation loses homes in wildfire near Cranbrook, B.C., Eby says

First Nation loses homes in wildfire near Cranbrook, B.C., Eby says

VANCOUVER — A First Nation community in southeastern B.C. has lost homes because of a fast-moving wildfire, and Premier David Eby says the provincial and federal governments are teaming up to provide emergency response.
Military veteran who stormed Capitol with loaded pistol is sentenced to 7 years in prison

Military veteran who stormed Capitol with loaded pistol is sentenced to 7 years in prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — A military veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol with a loaded pistol, metal-plated body armor and a gas mask was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in prison, one of the longest among hundreds of Jan. 6 riot cases.