Donald Trump is running against Joe Biden. But he keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter
As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the White House, he often reaches back more than 40 years and seven administrations to belittle President Joe Biden by comparing him to 99-year-old Jimmy Carter.
Attorney Tayler Rahm wins GOP backing in battleground Second District
In the Third District, Republican activists endorsed former judge and state legislator Tad Jude. And a contentious convention in the Seventh District ended with no endorsement.
Frustrated Minnesota teachers seek probe of pension fund
A two-tier pension system has been a growing concern for teachers, some of whom hope scrutiny of management fees will turn up extra money.
Politics
Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president's campaign
Former president Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, according to three people familiar with the discussion, marking a detente between the former rivals after a brutal primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos.
Business
California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the drug that can save someone's life during an opioid overdose, under a deal announced Monday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Nation
Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail
President Joe Biden is out to win votes by scoring some laughs at the expense of Donald Trump, unleashing mockery with the goal of getting under the former president's thin skin and reminding the country of his blunders.
Business
Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands' famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family, but these days many of the kernels in the package might not be Hawaii-grown.
Politics
Joe Biden wins Democratic primary in Puerto Rico
President Joe Biden won the Democratic presidential primary Sunday in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.
Nation
This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland
U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress, emerged early on as a natural advocate for supporting her native country in its war with Russia. But when $61 billion in additional support for the war effort came up for a vote in the House recently, she voted against it.
Election
GOP endorses Tad Jude for congressional seat Dean Phillips is leaving
Longtime Republican legislator, county commissioner and judge won after three rounds of voting.
Nation
Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration
Brian Jack sought to make a Sunday debate among Republican candidates for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties to former President Donald Trump, while the other contenders ignored Trump's endorsement of Jack.
Politics
'Running against a 6-year-old': Biden lets Trump jokes fly at annual roast
The annual dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel provided a break to journalists and government officials from their normal jousting for a night of glitz and gossip in celebration of the free press.
Nation
Fact-checking Trump's remarks in the hush money trial
Even though he did not take the stand as opening statements got underway, Trump took to the cameras to argue his case each day the court was in session.
Nation
Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await
The Utah Republican Party on Saturday selected Trent Staggs as its nominee to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate, hours after the local official received former President Donald Trump's endorsement.
Nation
A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They're among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak
Richelle Dietz, a mother of two and wife of a U.S. Navy officer, often thinks about water.
Nation
Chants of 'shame on you' greet guests at White House correspondents' dinner shadowed by war in Gaza
An election-year roast of President Joe Biden before journalists, celebrities and politicians at the annual White House correspondents' dinner Saturday butted up against growing public discord over the Israel-Hamas war, with protests outside the event condemning both Biden's handling of the conflict and the Western news' media coverage of it.
Nation
As border debate shifts right, Sen. Alex Padilla emerges as persistent counterforce for immigrants
President Joe Biden had a question.
Nation
Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
Donald Trump says he wants to hold a major campaign event at New York's Madison Square Garden featuring Black hip-hop artists and athletes. Aides speak of Trump making appearances in Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta with leaders of color and realigning American politics by flipping Democratic constituencies.
Nation
Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
Donald Trump says he wants to hold a major campaign event at New York's Madison Square Garden featuring Black hip-hop artists and athletes. Aides speak of Trump making appearances in Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta with leaders of color and realigning American politics by flipping Democratic constituencies.
Nation
From New York to Arizona: Inside the head-spinning week of Trump's legal drama
Even by Donald Trump's standards, this was a dizzying week.
Nation
A former Democratic Georgia congressman hopes abortion can power his state Supreme Court bid
May's election for the Georgia Supreme Court is playing out as races for the state's highest court have for decades: sitting justices running uncontested.
Nation
Indiana voters to pick party candidates in competitive, multimillion dollar primaries
In deep red Indiana, where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature and most top offices are held by GOP politicians, the May 7 primary will determine the outcome of the general election in many races.
Business
Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback
President Joe Biden's administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
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