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4 Democratic US House members face challengers in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Four incumbent Democrats face challengers in U.S. House districts in Massachusetts. Five other Democrats are unopposed in Tuesday's election. Republicans and independents have had a tough time winning seats in Congress in the heavily Democratic state. No Republican...
Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed
Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are now asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde, which studies...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota's primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a tough summer of primaries, the progressive House members who call themselves “the Squad” are facing their final challenge next week in Minnesota. Rep. Ilhan Omar is on the ballot in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, a week after fellow...
Project 2025's new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Project 2025 hits turmoil, the head of the influential, far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his potentially fiery new book until after the November presidential election. Kevin Roberts, who took over Project 2025 as part of a leadership...
