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In Pacific Northwest, 2 toss-up US House races could determine control of narrowly divided Congress
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In their battle for Congress, national Republicans and Democrats are keenly eyeing the Pacific Northwest, where two of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country are playing out. Oregon’s GOP-held 5th Congressional District and Washington state’s...
Trump's small-dollar donor fundraising is beset by confusion and fatigue
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s contributions from small-dollar donors have plummeted since his last bid for the White House, presenting the former president with a financial challenge as he attempts to keep pace with Democrats' fundraising machine. Fewer than a third of the...
The money behind the politics: Tracking campaign finance data for Pennsylvania candidates
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More and more money is flowing into political campaigns, from races for state judges and legislators up to U.S. president. Candidates mainly use the funds to buy advertisements on television, as part of a strategy to persuade as many people as possible to...
Colombian electoral authorities open investigation against President Petro's 2022 campaign
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Electoral authorities in Colombia on Tuesday ruled in favor of investigating financial misconduct allegations against the 2022 campaign that got President Gustavo Petro elected. The investigation to be carried out by the National Electoral Council will focus...
More top aides to NYC mayor resign as federal investigations swirl
NEW YORK (AP) — Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Monday that he had accepted the resignation of his deputy mayor for public safety, Philip Banks, the latest senior official to leave as the mayor fends off an indictment and calls to step down. Adams’ director of...
San Francisco's first Black female mayor is in a pricey battle for a second term
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When London Breed was elected as San Francisco's first Black woman mayor, it was a pinch-me moment for a poor girl from public housing whose ascension showed that no dream was impossible in the progressive, compassionate and equitable city. But the honeymoon...
FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't do
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene. With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an election year, the agency has been criticized by some residents and politicians, like...
Abortion-rights groups are outraising opponents 8-to-1 on November ballot measures
Abortion-rights ballot measure supporters across the country have raised nearly eight times as much as groups campaigning against the amendments on the November ballots. But that advantage may not translate into a huge benefit down the stretch in Florida, the most expensive of the nine statewide...
Trump's campaign says he raised $160 million in September, ended month with $283 million banked
PHOENIX (AP) — Former President Donald Trump raised $160 million for his campaign in September and entered October with $283 million in the bank for the campaign's final sprint, his aides announced. The September fundraising figure, which Trump's campaign released on Wednesday, is...
Prosecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City mayor and indict others
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they are pursuing “several related investigations” that could lead to additional corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and indictments for people in his orbit. Prosecutors made the disclosure as the...
