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Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district

Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district

MANHEIM, Pa.
Florida lawmakers defy DeSantis in rift over state budget

Florida lawmakers defy DeSantis in rift over state budget

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Once floated as the heir to Donald Trump’s GOP, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is used to getting his way in Tallahassee.
Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash

Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration is partially backtracking on a plan that would require all new and existing beneficiaries to travel to a Social Security field office to verify their identity.
Congressional Republicans target PBS, NPR funding in contentious hearing

Congressional Republicans target PBS, NPR funding in contentious hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Republican pushing the Trump administration's government efficiency efforts called for dismantling and defunding the nation's public broadcasting system following a contentious hearing Wednesday featuring the heads of PBS an
Trump signed an order to reshape how elections in the US are run. Is it constitutional?

Trump signed an order to reshape how elections in the US are run. Is it constitutional?

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the stroke of his pen, President Donald Trump restructured the way Americans can register to vote and when they can cast their ballots.
N.S. legislature sitting marked by moves to consolidate power: political scientist

N.S. legislature sitting marked by moves to consolidate power: political scientist

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia legislature has wrapped up a winter sitting that a political scientist says was marked by government moves to increase cabinet's authority and shrink the legislature’s ability to provide oversight.

Federal workers targeted for DEI-related activities file class action complaint

NEW YORK (AP) — A group of federal employees targeted for dismissal because of their involvement in diversity, equity and inclusion activities has filed a class action complaint against the Trump administration.
EV-ready parking spots should be required in new apartment builds: report

EV-ready parking spots should be required in new apartment builds: report

TORONTO — New multi-unit buildings across Canada should be required to make their parking spots electric-vehicle ready as a possible way to spur EV uptake, a report released Wednesday suggested.
Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments

Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation.
NTSB chairwoman says reviewing the data after midair crash may prevent the next aviation accident

NTSB chairwoman says reviewing the data after midair crash may prevent the next aviation accident

Someone should have spotted the alarming number of near misses in the skies over the nation's capital before the fatal midair collision that killed 67 people in January, and reviewing the data now could prevent future crashes, according to the head o
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