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In Oregon's Democratic primaries, progressive and establishment wings battle for US House seats

May. 19, 2024 14:05 PM EDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats in Oregon could help reveal whether the party’s voters are leaning more toward progressive or establishment factions in a critical presidential election year. The state’s 3rd Congressional District, which...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon's primaries

May. 17, 2024 07:55 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oregon has multiple hotly contested primaries on Tuesday, as well as some that will set the stage for high-profile races in November. Oregon's 5th Congressional District is home to one of the top Democratic primaries in the country. It pits Jamie McLeod-Skinner...

Biden's historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters

May. 01, 2024 11:23 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden may eventually ban TikTok, but he's moving to give something back to the young people who dominate the popular social media app — a looser federal grip on marijuana. Facing softening support from a left-leaning voting group that will be crucial...

How Chinese retailers can offer Americans steep bargains on clothes and why that could change

Mar. 04, 2024 10:10 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a substitute teacher in her mid-20s, Lindsey Puls was delighted to discover the fashion world of Shein more than 10 years ago, lured in by its super-low prices — with tops selling for a few dollars, dresses under $10, and free shipping on orders over $29. ...