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Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.
12 members of Congress sue Trump administration to ensure access to ICE detention centers

12 members of Congress sue Trump administration to ensure access to ICE detention centers

A dozen Democratic members of Congress who have been blocked from making oversight visits at immigration detention centers filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the Trump administration that seeks to ensure they are granted entry into the facilit
Diabetes Canada calls on federal government to reset pharmacare program

Diabetes Canada calls on federal government to reset pharmacare program

OTTAWA — As the federal Liberals consider a path forward for a national pharmacare plan, one advocacy group is calling on the government to rethink the program to make it work better for patients and save money.
B.C. RCMP, provincial government announce new 12-member human trafficking unit

B.C. RCMP, provincial government announce new 12-member human trafficking unit

SURREY — The head of the British Columbia RCMP major crime section says human trafficking is "grossly under-reported" but he expects to see more cases after the establishment of a specialized policing unit to combat trafficking of vulnerable victims.
North Carolina lawmakers approve stopgap spending measure amid budget impasse

North Carolina lawmakers approve stopgap spending measure amid budget impasse

RALEIGH, N.C.
Texas Republicans get a bigger House edge under a new map, meeting Trump's goals

Texas Republicans get a bigger House edge under a new map, meeting Trump's goals

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new U.S.
Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of British Columbia's softwood lumber industry as the deadline for a trade deal between the United States and Canada is hours away. Aug.
More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influence

More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration's decision-making.
Biden aide denounces GOP probe into former president's health as baseless and denies any cover-up

Biden aide denounces GOP probe into former president's health as baseless and denies any cover-up

WASHINGTON (AP) — A longtime close aide to President Joe Biden on Wednesday denounced Republican investigations into the former president as “baseless” in testimony to lawmakers and defended Biden as capable of carrying out his presidential duties “a
Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systems

Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systems

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency that secures the nation’s critical infrastructure, including election systems .