Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Harris' sorority, forms a political action committee
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Latino Rights Group Breaks With Its History to Endorse Harris-Walz Ticket
The League of United Latin American Citizens, one of the nation’s oldest Latino civil rights organizations, said on Friday that it supported Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the first formal endorsement of a presidential ticket in the group’s 95-year history.
Justice Department wants more time on Trump election interference case
The Justice Department is asking for more time to review the landmark Supreme Court ruling that granted former President Donald Trump substantial immunity from prosecution, further deferring the federal election interference case.
Steel and aluminum CEOs warn of 'existential threat' if Canada doesn't impose tariffs on China
Canada's steel and aluminum industries are warning they face an «existential threat» if the Trudeau government fails to move in lockstep with the U.S. and Mexico by introducing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum imports this month.
Canadian, Australian defence ministers talk about closer collaboration
Canada and Australia's defence ministers say their countries are dealing with similar challenges in an era of global volatility not seen since the Second World War, and strengthening co-operation is essential to avoiding conflict.
New Footage From the Trump Assassination Attempt Shows a Frantic Police Effort to Reach the Gunman
For about two and a half minutes, at least five Pennsylvania law enforcement officers converged around the warehouse where a gunman had clambered onto a roof near a rally held by former President Donald J. Trump, struggling to reach the attacker before he shot at Mr. Trump, newly released police videos and a social media video show.
Trump’s election interference case is back in Judge Chutkan’s hands after months of delays
Donald Trump’s federal election interference case is slowly coming back to life.
Nevada governor releases revised climate plan after lengthy delay
Gov. Joe Lombardo’s administration has released a new state climate plan focusing on energy production and economic development — about a year and a half after the Republican governor pulled his Democratic predecessor’s version of the plan aimed at addressing carbon emissions and climate change offline.