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US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war

US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel , including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild stroke

Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild stroke

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House Democratic leader, is recovering after experiencing a mild stroke on Sunday, his office said.
Walz launches 5-state fundraising blitz in LA, warns Trump will wage 'war' on working people

Walz launches 5-state fundraising blitz in LA, warns Trump will wage 'war' on working people

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In his first solo appearance as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov.
How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views

How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views

As X’s owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used the social media platform as a megaphone to amplify his political views and, lately, those of right-wing figures he’s aligned with.
District of West Vancouver, B.C., passes zoning changes, falls in line with province

District of West Vancouver, B.C., passes zoning changes, falls in line with province

WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. — Councillors in the District of West Vancouver, B.C.
Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

OTTAWA — A recently released international report says Canada's temporary foreign worker program is a "breeding ground" for contemporary slavery.
Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers

Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk after the two discussed on social media about Musk supposedly firing striking workers.
Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer

Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden is zeroing in on the policy goals closest to his heart now that he's no longer seeking a second term , visiting New Orleans on Tuesday to promote his administration's "moonshot" initiative aiming to dramatically
BC United promises huge provincial income tax cut, raising exemption to $50,000

BC United promises huge provincial income tax cut, raising exemption to $50,000

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition is promising the largest income tax cut in the province's history if elected this fall, prompting Premier David Eby to call the pledge "extreme" and "radical" and a recipe for service cuts.
Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain

Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain

ATLANTA (AP) — Three independent and third-party candidates got one step closer to appearing on Georgia's presidential ballot on Tuesday. But legal challenges still loom.
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