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Asian shares are mixed with tech stocks volatile, and oil falls on Trump's Russian sanctions waiverAsian shares are mixed as the volatility in technology stocks persists. U.S. futures have edged higher ahead of another week of American corporate earnings. A sell-off of technology shares from Asia to Wall Street has recently put downward pressure on stock markets, as investor concerns grow over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom.…
Albertans vote on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada unitedVoters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province will decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity. President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state have rallied Canadians around their country. Monday’s vote is not a direct referendum on independence. Alberta, home to most of…
Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll findsA new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach. This gives Democrats a substantial edge on major issues like the economy and healthcare. The poll shows that Trump's approval on the economy has…
Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates - they're really good lookingPresident Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes. At a Saturday rally in Kentucky, he praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as "beautiful." Trump also described Ohio Sen. Jon Husted as a "perfect person" and "good-looking guy." Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton hasn't been so lucky, and Democrats aren't…
Iran war votes in Congress become a focal point for campaign ad attacksDemocrats and aligned advocacy groups are hitting the airwaves with a flood of campaign ads on the Iran war as they seek to win back in the House and Senate. It’s the culmination of a strategy Democrats launched in the spring, when they began to repeatedly bring up resolutions aimed at ending the war. Now the votes that Republicans took on those…
Trump wants the midterms to be all about himself. Judging by the ads, Democrats are happy to obligePresident Donald Trump says he wants voters to pretend that he's on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections. His rivals are doing their best to help his case. Democratic candidates and their allies have spent more than $163 million since Sept. 1 on television advertising that mentions the president, according to an Associated Press analysis of data…
Trump rallies with top Republicans in critical battleground state of GeorgiaDonald Trump flew to Georgia to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. Senate candidate Mike Collins faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson is taking on former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump's visit Friday aimed to boost Republican voter turnout. But Collins and Jackson will likely need…
Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground stateDonald Trump is headed to Georgia on Friday to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. But the show of GOP unity actually highlights party divisions and risks in the battleground state. Collins faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Jackson is taking on former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump's visit is aimed at boosting…
Sullivan, Peltola clash over Iran, consumer prices in televised debate in Alaska US Senate raceAlaska’s major U.S. Senate candidates clashed over Iran and consumer prices in a televised debate in the high-stakes contest that could play into control of the chamber. Two-term Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan said the war needs to end soon, but wants the Strait of Hormuz to open and a deal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Democrat Mary…
Zelenskyy to meet Burnham in London as Kyiv seeks more help against RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on Wednesday. Kyiv and its European allies are working to bolster Ukrainian defenses amid Russia’s increasing attacks and uncertainty over the Trump administration's support. Burnham’s office announced that the U.K. will provide urgent aid to Kyiv,…
Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White HouseA federal judge has extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning reporters for three news outlets from the White House, as the extraordinary case pitting the president against the media makes its way through the legal system. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that CNN, MS NOW and Politico are  likely to succeed on their…
Asian shares are mixed and Brent crude at $104 a barrel after Trump says US will buy Russian dieselAsian shares are mixed and oil prices have steadied as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers. South Korea's Kospi lost 3.7% early Monday. U.S. stock futures edged higher after Wall Street finished its record-setting week with gains. This week will bring updates on inflation and retail sales…
A Spanish-language radio show overflows with voters' frustration in Pennsylvania battlegroundVictor Martinez, who runs a Spanish-language radio station in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, talks about voters' frustration with everyday realities like higher fuel prices and inflation ahead of next month’s closely contested midterm election. Martinez added an hour of politics talk to his morning radio show at the end of Donald Trump's first term, and…
Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV adsA federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message. The administration said the ad campaign was already coming to an end. The judge sided with a coalition that challenged the ads and called them an illegal misuse of funds.…